Silloth22 Aug 2024Rain and high winds cancel festival's first actsOrganisers say they need a bit more time before letting the public into the site.22 Aug 2024Cumbria17 Aug 2024Expansion boost for bus servicesCumberland Council secures government funding to create a more "sustainable and convenient" network.17 Aug 202430 Jul 2024Archaeological dig aims to unveil area's rural pastVolunteers say the dig is also an opportunity to connect with like-minded people.30 Jul 2024Cumbria7 Jul 2024Archaeologists to dig for medieval building on farmOne theory put forward is the potential timber structure was once a barn belonging to monks.7 Jul 2024Cumbria14 Feb 2024No major risk to sealife from syrup leak - portThe port authority says the spillage of tonnes of molasses was contained in Silloth harbour.14 Feb 2024Cumbria13 Feb 2024Fears spilled molasses could 'choke' marine lifeThe Zapadnyy ran aground outside a port on Saturday while carrying molasses from Germany.13 Feb 2024Cumbria11 Feb 2024Cargo ship runs aground for second time at same portThe Zapadnyy is a molases tanker which has previously run aground at the same harbour.11 Feb 2024Cumbria22 Aug 2023Pay row over weekly bin collections resolvedSome 30,000 households were affected after Unite and GMB initiated industrial action.22 Aug 2023Cumbria3 Aug 2023Temporary staff recruited to help during bin strikeAllerdale Waste Services will recruit some workers for the summer as three-month action continues.3 Aug 2023Cumbria