Cumbria News

Sycamore Gap tree

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

One of the Sycamore Gap alleged tree fellers failed to attend court due to illness

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued an update on the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued an update on the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

DfT give A66 £1.5bn dualling update after project doesn't appear in Budget documents

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that meetings over the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith would progress during Prime Minister's Questions

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that meetings over the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith would progress during Prime Minister's Questions

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Prime Minister confirms £1.5bn A66 dualling talks and meetings will progress

Transport Action Network (Tan) has failed in its High Court legal challenge to stop the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

Transport Action Network (Tan) has failed in its High Court legal challenge to stop the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

Campaign group loses legal bid against decision on £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme

Pupils from the Upper Dales in North Yorkshire are having to go through 'unsuitable' journeys to parts of Cumbria, according to one headteacher in the region

Pupils from the Upper Dales in North Yorkshire are having to go through 'unsuitable' journeys to parts of Cumbria, according to one headteacher in the region

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Children facing 45 minute 'treacherous' journeys to another county for school

Rishi Sunak and Tim Farron have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an immediate start to the £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

Rishi Sunak and Tim Farron have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an immediate start to the £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

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'Stop these horrifying incidents' - MPs call for start to £1.5bn A66 dualling

The Fox Hall Inn, on the A66 at Ravensworth, in North Yorkshire, has appeared on Rightmove with business estate agents Christie & Co for £15,000

The Fox Hall Inn, on the A66 at Ravensworth, in North Yorkshire, has appeared on Rightmove with business estate agents Christie & Co for £15,000

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Hotel and restaurant for sale at £15k months on from one star hygiene rating

Police at the scene near Warcop, Cumbria.

Police at the scene near Warcop, Cumbria.

Man arrested after boy, 8, shot in the head at farm near A66 released on bail

Police were called to a farm in the Warcop area following the incident

Police were called to a farm in the Warcop area following the incident

Cumbria boy, 8, who died after being shot in the head is named by police

Police were called to a farm in the Warcop area following the incident

Police were called to a farm in the Warcop area following the incident

First pictures emerge from scene where eight-year-old boy was shot in the head

Inmate Carl Losh threw boiling water at a fellow prisoner at HMP Frankland, near Durham

Inmate Carl Losh threw boiling water at a fellow prisoner at HMP Frankland, near Durham

Durham Crown Court

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Inmate at HMP Frankland, Durham, 'swilled' fellow prisoner with scalding water

The crash took place on the A685, near to Grayrigg

The crash took place on the A685, near to Grayrigg

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Pensioner dies after single-car crash as police appeal for witnesses

Daniel Graham leaving Newcastle Crown Court today (Tue Aug 27)

Daniel Graham leaving Newcastle Crown Court today (Tue Aug 27)

Newcastle Crown Court

Man denies charges arising from Sycamore Gap felling in Northumberland

Stock image of a paraglider.

Stock image of a paraglider.

Person airlifted to hospital after paragliding incident by lakeside

Christopher Penrice jailed at Durham Crown Court for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order and notification requirements as a sex offender

Christopher Penrice jailed at Durham Crown Court for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order and notification requirements as a sex offender

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham sex offender who has changed name jailed for breaches of court orders

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Durham Crown Court

Shildon operator 'deliberately breached' regulations after dumping 25k of waste

The Transport Action Network (TAN) has launched a legal bid against work on 18 miles of the A66 between the M6 (J40) at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner

The Transport Action Network (TAN) has launched a legal bid against work on 18 miles of the A66 between the M6 (J40) at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner

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Legal challenge lodged against £1.5bn road scheme over noise and environment concerns

Ahmed Ali Alid is on trial for murder and attempted murder

Ahmed Ali Alid is on trial for murder and attempted murder

Teesside Crown Court

Witness heard murder suspect shouting "Allahu Akbar" during the attack

Drugs supply 'spearhead' Christopher Taylor used his influence to launder money through the accounts of family members and associates, Newcastle Crown Court was told

Drugs supply 'spearhead' Christopher Taylor used his influence to launder money through the accounts of family members and associates, Newcastle Crown Court was told

County Durham pair allowed drug ring mastermind to use their accounts to launder cash

HRH Princess Anne with Neil Spann at the Power Roll factory in Seaham

HRH Princess Anne with Neil Spann at the Power Roll factory in Seaham

Royal seal of approval for two innovative County Durham businesses

The Bluebird K7 leaving North Shields.

The Bluebird K7 leaving North Shields.

Legendary Bluebird K7 begins journey home after 23 years in the North East

Operation Artemis: Tackling suspected fraudsters in area

Operation Artemis: Tackling suspected fraudsters in area

Cleveland Police

Fraudsters were the target of the latest Operation Artemis raids across the area

New savoury category added to this year's World Marmalade Championship

New savoury category added to this year's World Marmalade Championship

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New category for marmalade lovers to savour at preserve's world awards

Deceased Steven and Christine Goodings, who died from catastrophic injuries caused in a three-vehicle crash on the A66 in Cumbria, in May 2022

Deceased Steven and Christine Goodings, who died from catastrophic injuries caused in a three-vehicle crash on the A66 in Cumbria, in May 2022

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Woman driver 'likely' to have fallen asleep causing collision in which couple died

Darren Jacques, inset, left, jailed for six years at Newcastle Crown Court for causing the death of Layton Darwood, five, by driving while disqualified

Darren Jacques, inset, left, jailed for six years at Newcastle Crown Court for causing the death of Layton Darwood, five, by driving while disqualified

Layton Darwood death

Six-year prison sentence for banned driver who caused the death of five-year-old boy

The Rothay Garden, Grasmere

The Rothay Garden, Grasmere

We tried Rothay Garden Hotel to see why it's an 'oasis' in the Lake District

Woman from London to be sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court in January for causing the death of a Sunderland couple by dangerous driving on the A66 in Cumbria, in May last year

Woman from London to be sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court in January for causing the death of a Sunderland couple by dangerous driving on the A66 in Cumbria, in May last year

Woman admits causing death of Sunderland couple by dangerous driving on the A66

Patient died in North East hospital after being 'neglected' with 'poor communication'

Patient died in North East hospital after being 'neglected' with 'poor communication'

Patient died in hospital after being 'neglected' with 'poor communication'

Campaigners say that National Highway’s failure to properly consider the cultural significance of Brough Hill Fair and its failure to offer a viable alternative site could leave the proposal vulnerable to a legal challenge

Campaigners say that National Highway’s failure to properly consider the cultural significance of Brough Hill Fair and its failure to offer a viable alternative site could leave the proposal vulnerable to a legal challenge

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Fate of historic horse fair dating back to 1300s in jeopardy over Highway road plans

Darren Jacques convicted of causing five-year-old Layton Darwood's death by driving while disqualified

Darren Jacques convicted of causing five-year-old Layton Darwood's death by driving while disqualified

Banned driver facing prison for causing death of five-year-old boy while disqualified

Family of five-year-old road accident victim Layton Darwood speak of the 'bitter sweet' feeling after the conviction of the banned motorist responsible

Family of five-year-old road accident victim Layton Darwood speak of the 'bitter sweet' feeling after the conviction of the banned motorist responsible

'Bitter sweet' feeling of mother of five-year-old fatal accident victim in Newcastle

New figures have laid bare the issues with those needing the equipment, but NHS Trusts from across the region have recognised the

New figures have laid bare the issues with those needing the equipment, but NHS Trusts from across the region have recognised the

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People waiting over four months for wheelchairs in North East is 'nothing new'

Asylum seeker assaulted prison officer at Durham Prison on Christmas Day, last year

Asylum seeker assaulted prison officer at Durham Prison on Christmas Day, last year

Asylum seeker broke officer's finger in Christmas Day attack at Durham Prison

Martin Vickers given 18-month sentence at Durham Crown Court for perverting the course of justice and assaulting ex-partner

Martin Vickers given 18-month sentence at Durham Crown Court for perverting the course of justice and assaulting ex-partner

Bishop Auckland man's bid to scupper domestic violence court case backfires

Daniel Stephens, 35, from Middlesbrough, died at the scene of a collision on the A66 on Friday, July 7.

Daniel Stephens, 35, from Middlesbrough, died at the scene of a collision on the A66 on Friday, July 7.

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Tributes paid to 'adored' dad with the 'biggest heart' who died in A66 crash

North East heath chiefs welcome government plans to boost NHS workforce

The pub where the sale happened

The pub where the sale happened

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WATCH: Moment man brings pony into pub leaving drinkers stunned

A mental health nurse who visited a patient’s home while drunk and fell asleep in front of their family has been suspended from nursing. File photo.

A mental health nurse who visited a patient’s home while drunk and fell asleep in front of their family has been suspended from nursing. File photo.

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Mental health nurse visited patient's home while drunk and fell asleep on the job

Darran Milne embarks on Wainwrights Challenge in a bid to raise awareness about mental health. Picture: Mediaworks

Darran Milne embarks on Wainwrights Challenge in a bid to raise awareness about mental health. Picture: Mediaworks

Man embarks on 320-mile challenge and climbs Scafell Pike for mental health awareness

The five pubs in the portfolio

The five pubs in the portfolio

Cumbrian pub group enters liquidation after racking up debts of £873,000

Stagecoach is extending the £2 single fare scheme for the next three months, with free travel passes up for grabs for regular passengers Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Stagecoach is extending the £2 single fare scheme for the next three months, with free travel passes up for grabs for regular passengers Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Free travel passes up for grabs as North East bus firm extends £2 single fare scheme

The Michelin Guide 2023 has been revealed today (March 27) with 14 restaurants from the area included

The Michelin Guide 2023 has been revealed today (March 27) with 14 restaurants from the area included

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14 North East restaurants awarded Michelin stars as 2023 guide revealed - here's who

KIller Aaron Ray, left, his victim Jason Brockbanks and the murder scene, at Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

KIller Aaron Ray, left, his victim Jason Brockbanks and the murder scene, at Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks murder: 'Tragic loss' of student enjoying life in North East

Man taken to hospital after lorry overturns in high winds and shuts road

Man taken to hospital after lorry overturns in high winds and shuts road

Man taken to hospital after lorry overturns in high winds and shuts road

Aaron Ray, left, given life sentence with minimum of 22 years behind bars for the murder of Jason Brockbanks at the Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

Aaron Ray, left, given life sentence with minimum of 22 years behind bars for the murder of Jason Brockbanks at the Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

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Man must serve minimum of 22 years for killing student boyfriend

Killer Aaron Ray, left, deceased Jason Brockbanks, right, at Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle, scene of killing Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

Killer Aaron Ray, left, deceased Jason Brockbanks, right, at Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle, scene of killing Pictures: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE/NORTH NEWS/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks murder

Relief of family of murder victim Jason Brockbanks at guilty verdict for Aaron Ray

The body of Jason Brockbanks was found in his fourth-floor flat at the Mansion Tyne accommodation block in Newcastle on September 27, last year
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

The body of Jason Brockbanks was found in his fourth-floor flat at the Mansion Tyne accommodation block in Newcastle on September 27, last year
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks murder

Sunderland man Aaron Ray 'guilty' of murder of student boyfriend at Newcastle flat

Jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of the alleged murder of student Jason Brockbanks at the Mansion Tyne complex in Newcastle, in September
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of the alleged murder of student Jason Brockbanks at the Mansion Tyne complex in Newcastle, in September
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks death

Jury retires to consider verdict in case of alleged killing of student in Newcastle

Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle where Jason Brockbanks was found dead, last September
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Mansion Tyne student accommodation block in Newcastle where Jason Brockbanks was found dead, last September
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks death

Here are the closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering student boyfriend

Police at scene of the death of student Jason Brockbanks, at the Mansion Tyne accommodation block in Newcastle, on September 27 Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Police at scene of the death of student Jason Brockbanks, at the Mansion Tyne accommodation block in Newcastle, on September 27 Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Scientific evidence given in the trial of North East man accused of student murder

Jason Brockbanks, who body was found at Mansion Tyne student block in Newcastle on September 27, last year
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks, who body was found at Mansion Tyne student block in Newcastle on September 27, last year
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO/PUBLIC

Jason Brockbanks death

Sunderland man accused of killing student lover in Newcastle planned to go to Russia

Four remaining men of Northumbria Police's 15 'most wanted' still at large Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Four remaining men of Northumbria Police's 15 'most wanted' still at large Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Skillful police motor patrol operation helps detain one of North East's 'most wanted'

Northumbria University under graduate Jason Brockbanks, 24, from Whitehaven in Cumbria, who died in incident in Newcastle student block, in September
Picture: JACK BURTON

Northumbria University under graduate Jason Brockbanks, 24, from Whitehaven in Cumbria, who died in incident in Newcastle student block, in September
Picture: JACK BURTON

Trial of student accused of murdering fellow undergraduate expected in mid-March

The Guardian of the North II helicopter and Trading Company vehicle.

The Guardian of the North II helicopter and Trading Company vehicle.

Great North Air Ambulance recycling team moving to this new North East location