5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (316+ words) ENGLAND's "other Route 66', the A66 links Workington to Penrith, stitching together Cumbria's landscapes, towns and stories. It is, in many ways, England's other cross'country road trip, swapping diners and deserts for fells, stone circles and big skies. Heading west to east,…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (500+ words) A FORMER Mormon church in Workington is set to be turned into a children's care home after plans were approved by Cumberland Council - despite police concerns. Plans were submitted for the 'change-of-use from former place of worship'to a children's care…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (516+ words) A HEROIC police officer who dug an elderly man out of a collapsed house caused by a suspected gas explosion is Cumbria's nomination for the National Police Bravery Awards 2025. PC Jack Thompson was recognised at the first ever Cumbria Police…...