Cumbrian woman is one of three found guilty of stealing sheep from King

THREE animal rights activists have been found guilty of the theft of three lambs from the King’s Sandringham Estate.

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100 jobs could be created as

Luxury care home approved for Penrith could create up to 100 jobs, with Hadrian Healthcare set to transform the former veterinary hospital site.

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M6 shut around Tebay, causing major disruption after lorry overturns

The incident happened between Junction 37 (Kendal) and Junction 38 (Tebay) earlier today (September 24) after the 44ton HGV overturned.

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Carlisle man jailed for 'cold-blooded revenge' hit-and-run attack

Ricky Murphy is jailed over a hit-and-run attack which left a man with a life-changing brain injury.

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Injured walker rescued in 12-hour operation in Lake District

A walker had injured their head, arms, back and legs while in the Lord's Rake area of the Lakes.

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easyJet launch new summer route from Newcastle Airport in 2027

easyJet will launch a new summer route to Cyprus from Newcastle Airport in 2027.

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County-wide addictions service due to start in a week not going ahead as planned

A new county-wide addictions service which was meant to start in less than a week will not go ahead as planned.

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Three mountain rescue teams called in after injured climber heard shouting near Scafell

Three mountain rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter were involved in a dramatic overnight rescue after an injured casualty was heard shouting…

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Cumbria speed camera vans to target M6, A689 and A66 hotspots

Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Thursday, September 24.

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Volunteers uncover Lake District Iron Age settlement

The dig reveals several hut circles and small enclosures in the Lake District's Deepdale Valley.

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Inquest hears ‘beautiful soul’, 20, took his own life after injury ended Army dream

An inquest heard how Barrow man Oliver Davey, 20, took his own life after a workplace injury ended his dream of joining the Parachute Regiment.

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Great North Air Ambulance Service 'knife edge' after busy summer

The charity is appealing for funding for a new helicopter as demand for the service soars.

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Two people arrested after man stabbed in Cumbria

The incident happened on September 21 in which a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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North West Network Rail boss 'confident' in winter protection

Area director Darren Miller says £41m has been invested in safeguarding the local rail network.

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Jailed: hit-and-run driver used his van as weapon in act of

A BANNED driver who used his van to deliberately mow down a pedestrian on a busy residential street in Carlisle was seeking “cold-blooded…

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Air ambulance attends

North West Air Ambulance crews attended a sport and leisure incident in Harraby, Carlisle, treating a patient before transfer to hospital by NWAS.

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First mountain rescue contest sees Lake District teams test their skills

The inaugural event was hosted by Patterdale MRT and featured six other teams as they tested their rescue skills and knowledge.

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Inspectors praise Alston surgery team growth from one GP

A doctors' surgery that once operated with just one GP is praised for its dedicated staff team.

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'My stepdad was freed after murdering mum - I'm constantly looking over my shoulder'

At 15-years-old, Roann Court watched her mum being brutally murdered by her ex-partner.

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Man who headbutted, spat at and kicked three police officers gets suspended sentence

A man has been sentenced after assaulting three police officers and committing a string of other offences.

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Sellafield CEO to step down after 35 years as firm looks to recruit successor

A new Chief Executive Officer of Sellafield Limited will be recruited in July 2027, the firm has said, as the current CEO has announced his plans to…

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Cumbrian man wins World Gurning Championship at historic Crab Fair

One of the oldest surviving fairs in the world was held in a small Cumbrian town over the weekend.

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Farmer threatened to kill builder and shove pitchfork through his neck over bill

A farmer threatened to kill a builder and "shove a pitch fork" through his neck.

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Network Rail invests £40m to protect North West railways from winter storms

More than £40 million has been invested to protect rail journeys on key North West rail routes this winter.

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Great grandmother receives birthday card from the King as she turns 100

Workington woman Ruby Anderson marks her 100th birthday with family celebrations, a card from the King and a meal out.

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Man arrested on suspicion of driving offences after VW Golf crash closed A595

Cumbria Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old man is in custody following the A595 crash which blocked a major Cumbrian commuter route for hours.

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Second pensioner pays £170 fine after court threat as MP presses for solution

A 75-year-old man was charged £170 after missing new parking signs at Ulverston Health Centre.

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Cumbrian cricket legend celebrates Caribbean Premier League glory

Cumbrian cricket legend Paul Nixon has led Antigua & Barbuda Falcons to glory in the Caribbean Premier League.

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The Crown and Succession stars spotted filming BBC drama on Cumbrian beach

Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen have been spotted filming BBC drama You Are Here on St Bees beach as cameras roll in west Cumbria.

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Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations

Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Tuesday, September 22.

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