Representatives from 21 members representing the Pacific Rim are meeting in Peru on Friday for the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

Dogs Trust Cumbria has issued an urgent appeal for foster carers. The UK's largest dog welfare charity says the number of active carers in the county is at an all-time low. Despite not having a ...

Cumbrian Helen Skelton has thanked BBC Radio Two DJ Paddy McGuinness as he passed the county through on his epic challenge for Children in Need. Paddy is attempting to cycle almost 300 miles from ...

A new competition backed by popular Radio DJ Ken Bruce will see one lucky winner claim a £4 million Lake District home alongside £250,000 in ...

A £4 million waterside property in the Lake District is up for grabs in a new prize draw. The luxurious house, which boasts stunning views of Coniston Water, its own spa, and a private jetty, is part ...

Mr Dissanayake was elected president in September in a rejection of traditional political parties that have governed the island nation.