Silloth8 hrs agoMan died from 'pressure to the neck', court hearsBrian Smith, 33, denies murdering his 73-year-old father Stanley in Silloth, Cumbria in December.8 hrs ago1 day agoSon on trial accused of dad's murderBrian Smith,33, denies murdering his 73-year-old father Stanley in the lead up to Christmas.1 day ago21 Mar 2026Favourite stormy snap road to shut for a weekThe coastal road is a photographers' favourite in stormy weather as the waves crash on to the road.21 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Driver 'devastated' as seizure caused fatal crashThomas Norman Hurst's car was hit by a van after its driver lost control of it, an inquest hears.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Man denies murdering dad days before ChristmasBrian James Stanley Smith appears at Carlisle Crown Court charged with murder.23 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Independent festival announces liquidationThe extreme weather at the 2024 Solfest contributed to financial instability, organisers say.29 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Quarry cannot reopen due to great crested newtsThe Planning Inspectorate says work on the Lake District site would significantly impact the species.23 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Trial date set for man charged with dad's murderBrian James Stanley Smith, 33, of Abbeytown, is accused of murdering his father, Stanley (pictured).29 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Boots and rope from 1925 Scafell climb in archiveStories of Cumbria's climbing pioneers are being celebrated in the mountaineering archive.27 Dec 2025...
