Sophie Swain

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Sophie Swain

The Alexandros team. (Image: Alexandros Restaurant & Deli) We’re highlighting the shortlisted butchers, delis and farm shops in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. Alexandros Deli has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its ‘Best Butchers, Delis or Farm Shops 2025’ award.

6 days ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Sophie Swain

Golden glow, the River Eden towards Lazonby painting. (Image: Alan Thompson) AN ART gallery near Penrith will be hosting a one-man exhibition this month, made up of 45 oil paintings of Lakeland landscapes. Beckstones Art Gallery in Greystoke Ghyll will host Alan Thompson’s latest exhibition from Saturday, May 10, until Monday, May 26. Alan and the gallery have worked together for more than 40 years, and his new collection is said to be ‘very special’.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Sophie Swain

Golden glow, the River Eden towards Lazonby painting. (Image: Alan Thompson) AN ART gallery near Penrith will be hosting a one-man exhibition this month, made up of 45 oil paintings of Lakeland landscapes. Beckstones Art Gallery in Greystoke Ghyll will host Alan Thompson’s latest exhibition from Saturday, May 10, until Monday, May 26. Alan and the gallery have worked together for more than 40 years, and his new collection is said to be ‘very special’.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Sophie Swain

The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle. (Image: Google Maps) CARLISLE Eden Mind and The Lanes are partnering this month to raise awareness of mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18. Throughout that week The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle are putting out their ‘Happy to Chat’ bench, next to the pop-up shop, opposite Muffin Break.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Sophie Swain

Carlisle Matters Yarn Bombers. (Image: Carlisle Matters) CARLISLE Matters’ yarn bombers have thanked the city’s knitters and crocheters for helping with their latest VE Day display. The group are celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which is on Thursday, May 8th, by presenting hundreds of knitted flowers on the steps of the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre, outside the Old Town Hall in the city centre.