New research has revealed Carlisle's favourite winter warmer dish.

The survey, carried out across the North West by United Utilities, aimed to understand the region’s favourite household evening meal over the winter months, and found that hotpot was the unanimous favourite in Carlisle and across the North West.

Research has revealed that almost a third (29%) of Carlisle residents will be found sitting down to a hearty hotpot as the winter nights draw in.

Roast dinner finished as their second favourite with 21%, with the cottage pie coming in third (18%).

The research was commissioned by the water company as part of their campaign to reduce the amount of cooking fats, oils and grease being poured down sinks and drains, which can result in a messy and expensive clean-up job. 

Andy Peet, Wastewater Network Protection Manager for United Utilities, said: "As the winter nights draw in, it’s no surprise that families prefer hearty and warming foods such as hotpot, but meals which involve cooking meats or roasting vegetables can be among the worst culprits when it comes to producing oils."