We've rounded up some of our most-read stories from across north Cumbria this week in case you missed them.

Manchester City midfielder spotted at Lake District Hotel.

Bernardo Silva, Manchester City's legendary Portuguese midfielder, was spotted staying at the Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa in Borrowdale on the evening of May 6.

The Portugal star got in a night of rest before starring in City's dominant 4-0 win over Fulham at the weekend, as they continue their push for the Premier League title. 

Helen Skelton was also spotted at the hotel and spa later in the week.  

New research suggests Castlerigg stone circle near Keswick could be older than Stonehenge.

New research by Cumbrian archaeologist Steve Dickinson has suggested that part of the circle, known as the ‘Sanctuary’, replicates in stone many small rectangular Neolithic structures in Ireland and Yorkshire.

These were built with timber and used from around 5,700 to 5,600 years ago.

If this theory is correct, it suggests Castlerigg’s Sanctuary could pre-date the first phase of Stonehenge by some 700 years.

New Carlisle service station dubbed a 'significant' investment in the region. 

The services on the A689 were opened by the convenience store brand Penny on the Move on Wednesday, April 28. 

The opening store follows the demolition and rebuilding of the previous Crosby Moor site by Penny on the Move in partnership with British Petroleum (BP). 

Paul Huntington opens up after Carlisle United release. 

Experienced central defender Paul Huntington was named on Paul Simpson's list of released players following the culmination of the League One season, which saw the Blues finish rock bottom. 

Jon Colman spoke to Huntington for all the details following his Brunton Park exit. 

Man subjected strangers to unprovoked, violent attacks on Carlisle street.

A paranoid Carlisle man subjected three complete strangers to unprovoked violence, knocking one of his victims unconscious.

Brady Wilson, 34, admitted five offences: inflicting grievous bodily harm, an actual bodily harm assault, an affray, and two assaults on emergency worker, both police officers.