Flimby1 day agoHow a rural county hopes to grow its comedy sceneLocal comedians and comedy lovers are trying to bring more gigs to Cumbria.1 day ago30 Jul 2025Play park improvement work after boys' campaignA petition by two Cumbrian boys collected hundreds of signatures in support of the work.30 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Boys collect 600 signatures to improve playgroundEthan, 12, and Kaelan, 13, are calling on Cumberland Council to fund new equipment to suit all ages.27 Jun 202511 Mar 2025Drink driver jailed for causing two deathsJade Devine struck two pedestrians on the A596 in Cumbria after buying cocaine, police say.11 Mar 202517 Dec 2024Village's £1.7m flood prevention scheme completedFlimby was among the first to flood during Storm Desmond and it is hoped homes will be protected.17 Dec 20247 Dec 2024Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongmanKeenan Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.7 Dec 20244 Nov 2024Coach driver in court after fatal station crashA 75-year-old man died after a rail replacement bus crashed into Carlisle railway station, a court hears.4 Nov 202420 Oct 2024Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hitsWarnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.20 Oct 20243 Sep 2024Second chance for shoe factory's wind turbine planA shoe factory wants to build a wind turbine near its site, as it has no more room for solar panels.3 Sep 2024...
