Alexander Reginald Cole, 71, died in hospital on Christmas Day 2021.

Inquest investigates if factory worker who died was exposed to toxic gas

A man has been jailed for dangerous driving after attempting to outrun police at speeds of more than 100mph. 

Man jailed after trying to outrun police at more than 100mph

The 'Coast to Cobbles' relay will last eleven days.

Lifeboat relay begins in Silloth to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI

George Jackson, 75, from Wigton, was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A595 between Bothel and Mealsgate on 1st July 2024.

Man accused of causing pensioner's death by dangerous driving set to go on trial

The Everton defender has been in impressive form this season.

Cumbria's Jarrad Branthwaite called-up to England squad for first time

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Two people were taken to the Cumberland Infirmary with serious injuries

Man dead after A66 crash in the Lake District

A 32 year-old-man has been jailed for nine months for causing death by careless driving.

Mother pays tribute to son, 22, killed by careless driver

Paul Neil Fearon, 41, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court.

Former soldier who launched 'savage' attack on his own mother is jailed

He speaks about his time at Nelson Tomlinson School and life growing up in Wigton.

Author and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg shares experiences of growing up in Cumbria

England made the final but were defeated 61-45 by Australia.

Helen Housby named player of netball World Cup

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to a house fire in the Longthwaite Road area of Wigton at 11:30pm on Friday.

One person killed in house fire

The defender came through the youth ranks at Carlisle United before joining Premier League side Everton.

Jarrad Branthwaite reflects on journey from Wigton to European stage with PSV

A van driver who ran over and killed an elderly pedestrian after reversing through a no-entry sign and then the wrong way along a one-way residential street has been jailed. David Barron (pictured) was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Carlisle Crown Court heard David Barron’s vehicle had limited visibility to the rear, a “substantial” blind spot and, in addition, no rear window. 

Van driver jailed for causing death of pensioner on Wigton road

Hayden Dunstan, from Wigton, awoke from his 30-day coma at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle to the news his wife had died of the same virus. 

Man who spent 30 days in coma makes emotional coronavirus plea 

A man has been convicted of causing the death of an elderly pedestrian by careless driving.

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