While judges decide sentences based on the facts of each case, the maximum penalty for death by careless driving is five ...

A NEW private horse arena could be built in the Wigton area if the plans are approved by planners at Cumberland Council.

People are being asked to design a 'celebration' flag for Wigton. Event organisers want residents to create a flag that ...

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Cumberland Council, featuring a range of proposals from farm developments to ...

Time is running out to enter the Taste Cumbria Wigton flag competition. Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 31, at 5pm. The competition aims to celebrate Wigton's heritage, community, and ...

Cumbria Police believes pregabalin - a drug for epilepsy and anxiety - is being taken illegally. Two men are due to stand trial accused of causing damage to the famous tree and Hadrian's Wall.

Police said the pills had been circulating in Carlisle and Wigton and that users were at risk A warning has been issued over harmful pills causing "adverse effects". Cumbria Police said it had ...

Meanwhile, in Wigton, plans to replace an existing set of roof-mounted solar panels were approved by Cumberland Council. The solar farm development includes new access tracks, underground cabling ...

WIGTON Energy reported a 16 per cent increase in operational expenses for the quarter as the renewable energy company prepares to transition into solar energy generation. CEO Gary Barrow explained ...

Claire Shepherd received four nominations from members of Wigton Baths Trust and is this year’s recipient of The Becky Underwood Volunteer Award.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Time is running out to enter the Taste Cumbria Wigton flag competition. Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 31, at 5pm. The ...