News for Cumbria and the Lake District: South Lakes, Eden, North Lancashire, Yorkshire Dales,

7:44am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Teenage students from poor backgrounds are being forced to drop out of college because the Government's replacement for the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is "unfair and totally inadequate", according to a new report.

7:45am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Labour is to step up its attack on the "culture of excessive bonuses" with a warning that bumper City payouts are damaging the economy and wider society.

5:17am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Britain's big freeze shows little sign of relenting with sub-zero temperatures set to bring more misery to commuters up and down the country in the coming days.

4:12am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The Rev Ian Paisley is undergoing treatment in intensive care after being admitted to hospital with heart problems.

3:38am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The decision to release a radical Muslim cleric described as "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" on bail has been branded "a disgrace".

3:26am Tuesday 7th February 2012

A new offence of stalking should be brought in immediately to stop harassment and intimidation turning to murder, an inquiry has said.

3:26am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to lead celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

2:57am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The editors of The Sun and The Times and the former chair of the Press Complaints Commission are to give evidence to the inquiry into press standards.

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

If you are thinking of giving flowers to your Valentine this year it may be hard to beat a unique gown made of nearly 2,000 blooms.

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The majority of Brits were so cynical when it came to accepting a genuine offer of goodwill that they turned down free money, research has revealed.