Alston28 Nov 2024Widow, 92, dines at castle each week for 37 yearsMolly Robinson has frequented Langley Castle near Hexham, Northumberland, every Thursday since 1987.28 Nov 2024England17 Nov 2024Police officers 'punch bags' in 'epidemic' of violent attacksThere has been a surge in violence against the police, a BBC investigation has found.17 Nov 2024England10 Jul 2024Officials look to give buses £1.7m extra fundingThe one-off pot of money is set to be used to help better link communities across the region.10 Jul 20244 Jun 2024Popular hill-top cafe to be rebuilt The former cafe was a popular spot with motorists and cyclists before it burnt down in 2018.4 Jun 202428 May 2024'Serious damage' to memorial bench at view pointPolice are appealing for information after the bench was broken at Hartside Summit View Point.28 May 2024Cumbria16 Sep 2023Locomotives mark rail line's 40th anniversaryThe narrow-gauge line now stretches five miles (8km) from Alston to Slaggyford.16 Sep 2023England18 Aug 2023Man jailed over 'vicious' police officer attackMustafa Osman bit two officers and refused to release his second bite despite being Tasered.18 Aug 2023Cumbria22 May 2023Two-day resurfacing sees closure of road passThe Hartside Hairpin bend of the A689 needs to be repaired due to its "rapid deterioration".22 May 2023Cumbria18 May 2023Road to shut for repairs after 'rapid deterioration'The council has apologised for the disruption but says the work is necessary.18 May 2023Cumbria