5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (341+ words) James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois are seen meeting former Formula One star Jenson Button and testing out muscle cars in the trailer for the new series of The Grand Tour. The trio have taken the reins of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (573+ words) A village is gearing up to become a major festival hub for the Tour de France’s first-ever visit to Cumbria. Cartmel in south Cumbria has declared itself Britain’s ‘Village du Tour,’ unveiling plans for a three-day celebration as part of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (629+ words) Cartmel is set to become Britain’s “Village du Tour” during the Tour de France’s first-ever visit to Cumbria in 2027. The South Cumbria village, known for its food scene and historic racecourse, will host a major themed festival from July 2 to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (288+ words) A packed programme of cycling activities, family fun and opportunities to get active is coming to Barrow this August as Barrow's Big Bike Week arrives in town. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in guided rides and confidence-building…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (760+ words) Sir Chris Hoy and Louise Minchin have joined the ranks of famous faces paying tribute to “first class journalist” and former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan. The veteran broadcaster died “peacefully” on Saturday aged 68 “following a period of illness with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (633+ words) Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Graham Bradley has died aged 65, after what his family described as a “courageous battle” with semantic dementia. Bradley, or ‘Brad’ as he was fondly known to his friends and weighing-room colleagues, enjoyed a decorated career, most…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (254+ words) A MAJOR Lake District sporting event will take place this weekend, with some of the towns carparks being closed due to the event taking place. The Lakesman, a triathlon event which has ran in Keswick for a decade, will return…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (458+ words) A French penny farthing enthusiast took London by storm to take victory as the inaugural City of London Nocturne hit the City streets. Alexandre Voisine, 51, stormed around the 1.3km circuit in the capital’s financial district, lapping all but one of the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (619+ words) Victoria Pendleton can only watch on in awe at the current crop of British female sprint cyclists. Pendleton was the female face of British sprinting during her glittering career that saw her win two Olympic golds and nine world titles....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (169+ words) The Mayor of Barrow helped promote a local bike group aiming to boost physical health and mental wellbeing for residents. Cllr Kay Hyland, who was appointed to the position last month, met with Barrow on Bikes on June 11 at Park…...