Appleby-in-Westmorland6 days agoStreet light control may be handed over to councilThe plan includes Westmorland and Furness council potentially taking over about 790 lighting units.6 days agoCumbria18 Mar 2025Pursuit contributed to fatal crash, jury findsSeveral factors contributed to a couple's deaths, an inquest hears, but among them was a pursuit. 18 Mar 2025England17 Mar 2025Inquest jury out over couple found dead in vanRyan Duffy and Ellie Marsden's crashed van had previously been followed by police, jurors heard.17 Mar 2025Cumbria17 Mar 2025Council seeks full control of street lightsThe plan includes potentially taking over about 790 lighting units run by parish and town councils.17 Mar 2025Cumbria10 Mar 2025Couple found dead in van were followed by policeAn inquest opens into the 2021 deaths of Ryan Duffy and Ellie Marsden from Wigan.10 Mar 2025England10 Feb 2025Overhead power lines to be removed from commonAbout 1.3 miles (2.1km) of lines will be removed from Little Asby Common in Cumbria, an operator says.10 Feb 2025Cumbria17 Apr 2024Firm up against clock to resurface M6 after crashThe contractors say the amount of resurfacing undertaken would usually take two nights to complete.17 Apr 2024Cumbria16 Jun 2023Boy dies six days after jumping from car 16 Jun 20234 Nov 2021Six North West sites added to 'at risk' registerA Victorian church, a judge's lodgings and one of the highest spires are at risk of being lost.4 Nov 2021Lancashire