Silloth1 day agoDriver 'devastated' as seizure caused fatal crashThomas Norman Hurst's car was hit by a van after its driver lost control of it, an inquest hears.1 day ago2 days agoMan denies murdering dad days before ChristmasBrian James Stanley Smith appears at Carlisle Crown Court charged with murder.2 days ago29 Jan 2026Independent festival announces liquidationThe extreme weather at the 2024 Solfest contributed to financial instability, organisers say.29 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Quarry cannot reopen due to great crested newtsThe Planning Inspectorate says work on the Lake District site would significantly impact the species.23 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Trial date set for man charged with dad's murderBrian James Stanley Smith, 33, of Abbeytown, is accused of murdering his father, Stanley (pictured).29 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Boots and rope from 1925 Scafell climb in archiveStories of Cumbria's climbing pioneers are being celebrated in the mountaineering archive.27 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Man in court charged with murdering fatherStanley Smith, 73, died in a property in Silloth, Cumbria Police says.24 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Roads impassable and cars stuck due to heavy rainA yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until 23:59, but an amber alert has been lifted.15 Dec 202530 Oct 2025Men arrested after holiday park fightArmed officers were deployed to Solway Holiday Village during the early hours, police say.30 Oct 2025...
