1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (581+ words) Today marks the 136th birthday of Ulverston's own comedy legend, Stan Laurel. To mark the occasion, we've delved into the past to find out more about the famous comedian's life and legacy. Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (187+ words) Comedy fans can expect a night of top laughs when a comedy show returns to town this summer. Planet Mirth Comedy returns to The Coro in Ulverston on Friday, June 19, with four award-winning comedians and a growing buzz. More than…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (145+ words) BBC radio comedy duo Mark and Lard are set to perform in Ulverston next week. The comedy pair will appear at The Coro on Monday, May 25 for 'An Audience with Mark and Lard.' Their radio show, 'The Mark and Lard…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (374+ words) The University of Cumbria hosted the opening night of the inaugural Barrow Does Comics festival with a 'Drawn to the Screen' event. The event brought together acclaimed comic artists Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Michael Lark (Lazarus), and Sean Phillips…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (317+ words) Ashley Roberts says it "tickled" her after walking in on campmate David Haye while he was in the shower, on Friday's episode of I'm A Celebrity" Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa. In a sneak peek at the show,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (688+ words) Glasgow comedian Amanda Dwyer has said she is "over the moon" to have been named winner of the 2026 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the Glasgow Comedy Festival (GCF) Gala. The 36-year-old collected her award on stage at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (550+ words) Saturday Night Live UK has received mixed reviews from critics, who said the show "could have been a lot worse" following its star-studded series premiere on Saturday. The first episode was hosted by American actress and comedian Tina Fey, who…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (603+ words) Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said. The actress died "peacefully at home in London yesterday, her sons Samuel and Joseph said. A statement to…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (318+ words) Jimmy Carr is back to present Prime Video's Last One Laughing alongside his deputy Roisin Conaty, as a second series has officially been confirmed by Amazon. A new line-up of comedians has also been revealed, with Bob Mortimer returning to…...

10+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (453+ words) Comedian Milton Jones has announced he is cancer free and will be extending his stand-up tour after cancelling several dates earlier this year following his diagnosis. The 61-year-old, who is known for his appearances on cancelled BBC Two show Mock…...