Threlkeld27 Dec 2025Boots and rope from 1925 Scafell climb in archiveStories of Cumbria's climbing pioneers are being celebrated in the mountaineering archive.27 Dec 20254 Nov 2024Fish dead after overturned tanker fuel spillThe overturned tanker causes two days of road closures and is linked to fish deaths nearby.4 Nov 20243 Nov 2024Road closed for second day after tanker overturns National Highways say the tanker has been recovered but the road has to be repaired and resurfaced. 3 Nov 20242 Nov 2024Overturned tanker fuel spill closes roadNational Highways say the road will be closed for most of the day and diversions are in place. 2 Nov 202411 Oct 2024Northern Lights dazzle in North East and CumbriaNight skies offered the strongest showing of the phenomenon in the UK since May, claims BBC Weather.11 Oct 202415 Sep 2024Bridge repairs to get under wayMotorists are warned to expect disruption near Keswick for the next two weeks.15 Sep 202429 Aug 2024Bridge repairs expected to cause disruptionNational Highways is due to start work on the bridge between Keswick and Threlkeld.29 Aug 202417 May 2024Old lead mine metal pollution to be cleaned upThe Environment Agency plans to build a series of ponds to remove heavy metals from Gategill.17 May 20249 Oct 2023Road resurfacing works to run for five weeksWork on the A66 in Cumbria is taking place overnight to keep "disruption to a minimum".9 Oct 2023...
