Wigton14 hrs ago'Farmers are under pressure and accidents take a second' A coroner issues a plea for farmers to "look after themselves" after two Cumbrian inquests conclude.14 hrs ago2 days agoHandbrake failed in farm worker's accidental deathDaniel Sowerby died after a tractor rolled back onto him and crushed him, an inquest hears.2 days ago3 days agoFarm worker died after being crushed by tractorDaniel Sowerby was found on the side of the road with severe injuries, an inquest hears.3 days ago15 Jun 2026Restaurant employing illegal workers loses licenceImmigration officers visited the Bird in Hand, at Oulton, near Wigton, after receiving a tip-off.15 Jun 202617 May 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizA famous hydroplane and a comic stash. Test your news knowledge in the North East and Cumbria quiz.17 May 202611 May 2026'Random pub encounter led me to become a tailor'Molly Haney was pulling pints in Wigton when she served the owners of a prestigious tailor's.11 May 202615 Apr 2026Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released earlyAdam Carruthers is released after 10 months under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.15 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Children's 10p swim scheme returns for Easter breakSchoolchildren in parts of Cumbria will be able to use the offer across five indoor pools.30 Mar 20269 Jan 2026Packaging firm fined £200k over worker's gas deathWorker at Futamura in Wigton, Alec Cole was exposed to toxic hydrogen sulphide gas, the HSE says.9 Jan 2026...
