Cleator4 Jan 2026Calls to restore mountaineers' WW2 memorial bridgeThe Lake District footbridge commemorated Fell and Rock Climbing Club who died in World War Two.4 Jan 202626 Nov 2025Life ban for man who neglected 11 dogs and puppiesReggie Bennett, who kept dogs in squalid conditions, is given a lifetime ban from keeping animals.26 Nov 202522 Oct 2025Man admits neglect of dogs denied food and waterPolice found 11 dogs that did not have access to food or water, magistrates hear.22 Oct 202526 Mar 2025Derelict Kangol factory revamp plans revealedThe Cumbrian factory, which used to make four million hats a year, could be turned into offices.26 Mar 202527 Oct 2024Road to close as works move into second phaseThe A5086 Main Street, in Cleator, west Cumbria, will be closed to most vehicles for five weeks.27 Oct 202423 Sep 2024Ten weeks of roadworks on A5086 beginWorks will be managed via temporary traffic lights until 28 October, followed by a full road closure. 23 Sep 202429 May 2024Work begins to redevelop former Kangol factoryThe majority of the factory now stands empty but it once made about four million hats a year.29 May 202412 Feb 2024Drivers warned after objects thrown from bridgeA town councillor says it may just be "luck" that no one has been killed by the objects thrown.12 Feb 202410 Oct 2023Chess-playing tax fraudster spent £115k on potteryHMRC say an international arrest warrant has been issued after Moss failed to turn up to court.10 Oct 2023...
