Local News
News – cumbriacrack.com
Horse found dead at Appleby Horse Fair
A horse has been found dead at this year's Appleby Horse Fair.
Local messages
News – cumbriacrack.com
Man in 40s dies in A66 crash
A man in his 40s has died following a collision on the A66.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Four arrests and laughing gas seized as part of Appleby Horse Fair operation
Four people have been arrested after police seized 19 canisters of laughing gas from a vehicle in the Appleby area.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Warning about WhatsApp group encouraging self-harm among children
Schools in West Cumbria have issued safeguarding alerts following the discovery of a WhatsApp group.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Cumbrian firms celebrated for excellence in VisitEngland Awards
Cumbrian firms have been recognised in the VisitEngland Excellence Awards for 2026.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Rydal Mount: The story of William Wordsworth’s home revealed in new book
When the descendants of the poet William Wordsworth finalised the deal to sell his former Lake District home to the Wordsworth Trust, an author breathed a sigh of relief – and finished writing the final chapter of her book.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling comes to Egremont
People can take part in regular Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling training sessions in Egremont.
News – cumbriacrack.com
New youth-led festival at West Cumbria’s Energy Coast UTC
A new festival will take place next month in West Cumbria.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Great Cumbrian Run reveals new name and sponsor
The Great Cumbrian Run has a new sponsor and a new name.
News – cumbriacrack.com
14 Lake District and Cumbrian hotels named among UK’s top 250 venues
Fourteen hotels in the Lake District and Cumbrian have been named among the best 250 venues in the UK in a prestigious guide.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Emergency services called to serious crash on A66
A man in his 40s has died following a collision on the A66.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Plans to remove and replace 15 hectares of trees in Lake District
Plans to remove 15 hectares of trees and remove waterworks have been revealed for Lake District reservoirs.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Speed camera vans in Cumbria today
Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Sixth form trio win robotics challenge final
A team from the West Coast Sixth Form Centre won the final of a robotics school sprint challenge.
News – cumbriacrack.com
16-year-old missing from Carlisle
An appeal has been issued for a missing 16-year-old from Carlisle.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Marathon Man Gary McKee’s £1 million milestone
Cumbria's Marathon Man has raised £1 million for charity over the last five years.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Cumbria’s chief fire officer to step down
Cumbria's chief fire officer is to step down from the role this month.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Car windscreen smashed in early hours
A car windscreen has been smashed in the early hours of today.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Vehicle stolen from Carlisle street
A vehicle has been stolen from a Carlisle street.
News – cumbriacrack.com
Heavy loads set to be moved by road in Barrow on Monday
BAE Systems is due to a move two heavy loads by road on Monday, June 8.