Hayton3 hrs agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizA famous hydroplane and a comic stash. Test your news knowledge in the North East and Cumbria quiz.3 hrs ago4 days agoRamblers win fight to protect woodland pathsResidents welcome the news as paths in Hayton Woods are a step closer to being formally protected.4 days ago18 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 202531 Oct 2024Village street lights turned off for energy trialAll 30 of Hayton's lampposts will be replaced with footway lighting until March 2026.31 Oct 20247 Jul 2024Call for investigation after 'huge' road closure delaysA Cumbria road which was due to be closed for seven weeks is still shut a year on.7 Jul 20241 Mar 2024Metal detectorists sentenced for nighthawkingThe four men were found illegally scouring private farmland near Hayton at night in March 2022.1 Mar 2024