Kirkby Stephen15 hrs agoDrivers warned over second M6 closure diversionsA bridge is being installed between junctions 39 at Shap and 40 near Penrith over the weekend.15 hrs ago6 Oct 2025Five months of water mains work beginsUnited Utilities warns the work may be disruptive as the five-month upgrade gets under way.6 Oct 202530 Aug 2025Wildlife site survey to assess habitat statusMany sites, which act as corridors for insects and animals, have not been surveyed for decades.30 Aug 202528 Aug 2025Petition to halt motorway repair closuresWorks to repair bridges on the M6 through the Lune Gorge in Cumbria will take four years.28 Aug 20258 Aug 2025Businesses fear four years of motorway disruptionBusinesses say four years of long diversions on the M6 in Cumbria will cost them cash and customers.8 Aug 202513 Jun 2025Community bus service boss 'flabbergasted' at MBEJohn Cairns is among 13 Cumbrians to be awarded a King's Birthday Honour.13 Jun 20253 Jun 2025Owner of dog which mauled gardener sentencedPaul Holroyd is ordered to keep his dog under control, including locking it away from visitors.3 Jun 202520 May 2025M6 bridge works to cost locals millions - criticsLocals say work to repair eight bridges in Lune Gorge, Cumbria, will leave them worse off.20 May 202519 May 2025Garden opened in memory of long-serving councillorThe garden in Kirkby Stephen is dedicated to Joan Johnstone, who was a town councillor for 30 years.19 May 2025...