3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (362+ words) A 19th century Meissen figurine proved the star attraction at the auction of items from the collection of late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, selling for £1,800. The figurine far exceeded its pre-sale estimate of £600 to £800 during the auction, which took place…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (330+ words) A seasonal Cumbrian market is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Holker Winter Market, now a major festive event in Cumbria, will return to Holker Hall and Gardens near Cartmel for its landmark edition from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (349+ words) The wife of Dave Myers is aiming to celebrate his birthday 'in a special way' by auctioning some of his prized belongings. Lili Myers appeared on ITV's This Morning on August 28 ahead of the auction in Newbury on September 8 which…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (365+ words) A local sensation may not be returning to Windermere this year because his electric surfboard needs costly repairs. The Windermere Spider-Man said the battery of his e-foil, otherwise known as an electric surfboard, has shut down and he might not…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (120+ words) Smyths Toys Superstores has announced it will be giving away free Harry Potter LEGO at the weekend. This Saturday, starting at 9am, customers can get their hands on a free LEGO Dumbledore's Office with Harry Potter set - but only while stocks…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (305+ words) Locals remember ghosts and "scary" sleepovers after plans to transform a historic Barrow hotel were submitted. The Majestic Hotel could get a new lease of life if plans for refurbishment go ahead. The distinctive Duke Street building has lain empty…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (258+ words) FIFA president Gianni Infantino told a reporter “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” after he was asked whether he had betrayed football over his aborted World Cup sell-off plan. Infantino was stopped outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic by…...