Wetheral18 Nov 2025Cumbria no longer in drought after five monthsThe Environment Agency says the county was taken out of drought status on 29 October.18 Nov 202513 Nov 2025People trapped in homes and vehicles as floods hitDozens of roads across Cumbria are hit by surface water flooding after a spell of heavy rain.13 Nov 202519 Oct 2025Bird flu discovery leads to 10,000 birds culledMore than 10,000 poultry are to be culled at a commercial site near Penrith, Cumbria. 19 Oct 202529 Sep 2025Poultry to be culled after bird flu discoveredCases of avian influenza are found at a commercial poultry site and a protection zone is in place.29 Sep 202528 Jul 2025Man pleads guilty to £26k benefit fraudIan Andrew Waugh had been on a suspended sentence for a crowbar attack, the court hears.28 Jul 202526 Jul 2025Months of work ahead for pet charity after floodAbout 20 animals had to move out of the shelter after flash flooding hit, the charity says.26 Jul 202520 Jul 2025Flood causes 'chaos' for animal charityMore than £12,500 is raised to help Oak Tree Animals' Charity replace equipment and supplies.20 Jul 20256 Jul 2025Brownies gain badge for tackling dog fouling Wetheral Brownies are using poo emoji flags to show where dog waste has been left in their village.6 Jul 202513 May 2025Planning row over woodland turned into gardenCumberland Council says two protected trees have been lost.13 May 2025...
