Appleby9 Jan 2026'M6 closure took thousands of cars past my home'A farmer says traffic was passing "all day and all night" after drivers ignored a permit scheme.9 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Cannabis driver asked police for directionsThe woman stopped an officer to ask for directions while smoking a cannabis joint, a court hears. 31 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Memories of the night Storm Desmond caused chaosTen years ago, massive floods struck Cumbria. What has the impact been?7 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Three further flood warnings in place for countyWarnings are in place in parts of Ulverston and Keswick, as heavy rain is expected to continue.1 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Cumbria no longer in drought after five monthsThe Environment Agency says the county was taken out of drought status on 29 October.18 Nov 202513 Nov 2025People trapped in homes and vehicles as floods hitDozens of roads across Cumbria are hit by surface water flooding after a spell of heavy rain.13 Nov 202510 Sep 2025Bridge collapse warning after barriers removedHolme Farm Bridge has serious structural damage with pedestrians and vehicles banned from using it.10 Sep 20254 Sep 2025Emergency closure of bridge over structural damageA council has closed a bridge in Appleby to pedestrians and vehicles. 4 Sep 202526 Aug 2025Stations improved after disabled man left strandedDoug Poulley says he was left stranded during a journey and brought legal action against Northern.26 Aug 2025...
