3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (326+ words) Chris Appleton is a “world-renowned” hair stylist, who is known for his “impeccable attention to detail and creative vision”. Chris mentioned he was “thrilled” to be joining the cast and coming home to the UK for the experience. Strictly Come…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (236+ words) EastEnders star Lacey Turner is heading to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this autumn. In the 2026 series, Turner will be joined by the likes of Will Best, Dani Dyer, Dame Sarah Storey and Shaun Wright-Phillips, as they all take to…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (148+ words) A tribute to the music of Whitney Houston is set to light up the Ulverston stage later this month. Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston will be performed at The Coro on Saturday, September 26, running from 7.30pm until…...

4+ day, 48+ min 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…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (595+ words) Natalie Imbruglia has said she “doesn’t understand” why Sir Tom Jones was axed from The Voice UK. The singer, 86, has served as an on-off coach on the ITV singing series since it launched in 2012. However, following rumours that he may…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (399+ words) Duncan Kenworthy is to be honoured with a Bafta Fellowship at a special presentation next month. The producer, 77, will be honoured for his contribution to film and his championing of British talent and storytelling. Kenworthy has produced several popular films…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (439+ words) Artist Lab workshop (Image: Signal) A Cumbrian arts charity has been named one of the inaugural winners of a national visual art education award. SIGNAL in Barrow is one of three recipients of the Freelands Awards 2026, which recognises organisations with…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (538+ words) UPDATED PICS – Keep embargo / time save Actor Richard Armitage has curated a five-part radio series with the hopes that it will “trigger the story” in listeners. The 55-year-old screen and stage actor, known for The Hobbit franchise and North And…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (446+ words) A riding crop and spurs with a direct link to a legendary huntsman are set to go under the hammer. Believed to have belonged to John Peel, the Cumbrian figure who inspired the famous hunting song D’ye Ken John Peel,…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (137+ words) A night of stand-up comedy is coming to Ulverston. Planet Mirth comes to The Coro on Friday, September 25, promising an evening of laughter with four award-winning comedians. Ben Norris, who has appeared on Mock the Week and Never Mind the…...