3+ hour, 41+ min ago   (124+ words) A road near Carlisle is set to close for a week for utility works. The U1034 near Blackpool Gate is set to shut from its junction with the entrance to Burnside Cottage, extending south-west for about 300m. A pedestrian and dismounted cyclist…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago   (120+ words) A MAJOR Cumbrian road has been closed in both directions after a "serious" crash involving a car and a motorbike. The A596 has been shut near Waverton, west of Wigton, following the crash, which happened shortly before 2pm today (September 13). Emergency services…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (874+ words) A MOTION which called to maintain north Cumbria’s health links with the north-east of England has been unanimously backed by members of Cumberland Council. They met at The Civic Centre in Carlisle on Tuesday (September 8) where the Lib Dems proposed…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (119+ words) A CRASH, which left one vehicle on top of another, has been cleared and traffic has returned to normal. Newtown Road was closed for a time this afternoon following the collision between Raffles Avenue and Shady Grove Road, the cause…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (96+ words) A North Cumbria village road is set to close for approximately 24 days. The B6318 Catlowdy is set to close from its junction with the entrance to the property known as The Paddock, extending in a north-easterly direction for around 180 metres. This…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (213+ words) Essential resurfacing works are set to begin on the A7. Cumberland Council, working in partnership with Connect Roads, will carry out the improvements near Longtown as part of an ongoing programme of highway upgrades. The first phase will take place on…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (335+ words) CUMBERLAND Council has thanked members of the public for understanding and patience as it assesses options for the future of Carlisle’s currently closed Millennium Bridge. And the council has stressed that “no decisions” have yet been made about its long-term…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (123+ words) A Carlisle road is set to close this month for works. Newfield Drive is set to close for approximately five days due to utility works. The scheduled closure will affect the entire length of the cul-de-sac, starting from September 21. No…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (88+ words) CUMBERLAND Council is urging residents to report potholes and other highway issues through the proper channels. The council has stated that commenting on social media about road problems will not lead to repairs. They wrote: "Commenting “there’s a pothole on…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (340+ words) A Cumbrian bus driver’s journey into employment has been highlighted in the House of Lords. Jennifer’s story was highlighted by Baroness Sherlock, Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, during a debate on September 1 about the working-age…...