Haverigg28 Dec 2025Coastguard called to live flare found on beachFlares contain explosives and must be disposed of safely as they can cause serious burns.28 Dec 202516 Sep 2025£7m to turn old railway line into path approvedCumberland Council says construction to transform the route could start later this year.16 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Minister backs nuclear dump despite Treasury fearA Treasury report labels plans for nuclear waste disposal in Cumbria as potentially "unaffordable".1 Sep 202517 Jul 2025Troubled jail now one of the most 'impressive' Giving HM Haverigg inmates jobs on farms reduces reoffending rates, according to prison inspectors.17 Jul 20251 Apr 2025Cumbria could be only option for nuclear disposalThe county could be the only area left to be considered for the disposal site, councillors hear.1 Apr 202515 Jun 2024Recycling delay as firm enters into administrationResidents are being warned that skips at several sites in Copeland may not be emptied.15 Jun 202426 Jan 2023Dog owners warned after palm oil washes ashoreThe coastguard warns dog owners who suspect their pet has eaten palm oil to alert their vet.26 Jan 202325 Nov 2022Robber jailed over Post Office hammer attackPaul Czernozekow subjected a sub-postmaster to a "vivid and terrifying ordeal".25 Nov 202218 Feb 2022Thousands of new prison spaces to be createdSixteen prisons will be expanded and refurbished to house more prisoners under government plans.18 Feb 2022