Appleby-in-Westmorland31 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 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 20258 Oct 2025Rogue builder conned homeowners out of £130kJames Bell had dozens of victims who he gave a "litany of excuses" to, a court hears.8 Oct 20257 Sep 2025New walking route takes in 'roof of England'The circular 301km (188 mile) trail traverses Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.7 Sep 202527 Aug 2025MP hits back in hospitality 'doom and gloom' rowA Cumbrian Liberal Democrat MP and local Conservatives argue over criticism of Labour tax policy.27 Aug 202527 May 2025Dry weather concern for horse fair, warns RSPCAThe charity says a lack of rain has led to poor grazing, with pressure on resources.27 May 202524 May 2025Warning over fake goods at Appleby Fair market Trading Standards say more than £500,000-worth of counterfeit items were sold at the event last year.24 May 202521 May 2025Wildfire blazes in woods for eight hours Cumbria firefighters continue to investigate the cause of the blaze near Appleby-in-Westmorland.21 May 2025...
