Nenthead5 Jul 2026Villagers asked to volunteer gardens for digSmall pits will be hand-dug by volunteers in Nenthead, Cumbria, to explore its lead mining history.5 Jul 202613 Mar 2026Households turning off heating due to oil costThe war in Iran is leading to volatile prices for the heating oil on which many Cumbrians rely.13 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residentsThe price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.6 Mar 202618 Jan 2026Sunshine, mist and some snow: Your picturesThe North East and Cumbria has had mixed weather in recent days with snow and sunshine. 18 Jan 202624 Dec 2024Dismay as village pub funding bid failsThe Miners Arms Community Pub Ltd say the dream of reopening the facility is "in ashes"24 Dec 202429 Sep 2024Bullock rescued from sinkhole by firefightersFirefighters, heavy plant operators and a farmer help to pull a young bullock from a sinkhole.29 Sep 202422 Jul 2024Cumbria loses 'more than two pubs a month'The county loses 15 pubs since the start of the year, having seen 28 shut in 2023.22 Jul 202417 Jun 2024Village pub reaches share target towards buyoutPeople campaigning to reopen the Miners Arms received backing from as far away as Canada.17 Jun 202423 Sep 2023River metal pollution tackled by £9m schemeContamination from old mines leaves the River Nent with high levels of metals toxic to wildlife.23 Sep 2023...
