Newby Bridge7 Apr 2026Body found in lake search for missing teenIt follows a search by rescue teams for a 17-year-old boy who entered the water at High Dam Tarn.7 Apr 202620 Jul 2025Outdated pass to help eels migrate to be replacedThe Environment Agency says the pass no longer meets standards for monitoring or water management.20 Jul 202515 May 2025Cat found in bin rescued by tip workersPhantom could have been in the bin for about three days, says the charity who is looking after him.15 May 202523 Jul 2024Two drivers seriously hurt in crashOne of the injured drivers is airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition, police say.23 Jul 202421 Mar 2022Arson arrest over large fellside wildfireThe man was arrested in Southport over the blaze, between High Newton and Newby Bridge.21 Mar 202220 Mar 2022Cause of fellside wildfire probedThe blaze between High Newton and Newby Bridge spread for nearly half a mile at its peak.20 Mar 202226 Aug 2021Spate of crashes spark calls for safety measuresCampaigners want speed limits reduced and a new roundabout to cut serious crashes on A590.26 Aug 2021
