Emergency services are currently dealing with the one-vehicle crash near Junction 44 in Carlisle[1].
The A689 is currently closed between Linstock/Brampton roundabout and Junction 44.
A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: “The road is expected to be…
The driver, a man aged in his 40s, was travelling south in a Kia Sportage at around 2.20pm on Wednesday this week ( April 17).
He was spotted by a police constable close to Junction 40, on the outskirts of Penrith.
“The officer stopped the vehicle as i…
GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Ltd has filed an application for planning permission to construct the Electric Vehicle Charging Hub (EV Hub) at the Southwaite Motorway Services between Junctions 41 and 42 of the M6.
GRIDSERVE plans to create the EV hub i…
Stuart Sutcliffe, 43, who was driving on the motorway towards Carlisle while “highly intoxicated,” was seen taking his Ford Ranger the wrong way along a slip-road into Southwaite Service Station.
His driving was so bad that a lorry driver who encounter…
One of the biggest money seizures in recent weeks was outlined at Carlisle’s Rickergate court, where magistrates approved the forfeiture of £215,000 that was found in a man’s hire car as he drove south on the M6.
Cumbria Constabulary applied to permane…
Two Volvo Truck & Bus dealers have found an innovative solution to overcome one of the biggest barriers the UK faces in the shift to zero-emission transport.
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland planned to install high-powered charge points at two service…
As usual, the entrance to Westmorland Services Southbound is bustling with motorists, rushing through its doors to escape the weather and enjoy a comfort break and a cuppa before resuming their journeys.
Few seem to notice the smartly dressed gentleman…
Armstrong Vehicle Centre, (member of the Wm Armstrong Group), is set to make history with the grand opening of its new showroom in Kingstown, Carlisle. This event is set to mark an exciting announcement, as they introduces a new and innovative brand to…
This year GREENFLEET are proud to present to you the A-Z rally. Our 5-day epic showcase of all things EV will take on more miles than ever before… More than 1400 of them! We will begin in the Midlands and then visit towns and cities, from A to Z! Alon…
An important warning has been issued to drivers in the north west for this week, as an ‘Arctic blast’ is set to bring plunging temperatures and the chance of snow and ice.[1]
A ‘severe weather[2] alert’ for snow affecting the north west region has been…
Police decided to stop the VW Touran that was being driven by 22-year-old Vilson Lila on May 11 last year and initially he indicated as if he was pulling in, Carlisle[1] Crown Court heard.
But at the last moment, the defendant sped away, at one point r…
The £10m study is being funded as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with Scottish Borders Council (SBC) as the lead authority.
The project is creating the evidence base needed for the business case to help complete the missing link of the f…
A woman has been jailed for killing a couple in a crash after apparently falling asleep at the wheel.
Front seat Volkswagen Golf passenger Christine Goodings, 61, died at the scene and her husband Steve, the driver, died in hospital 24 days later — t…
Cumberland Council is updating the community on the dynamic plans, projects, and enhancements set to support the growth of Carlisle.
These transformative initiatives, fuelled by substantial capital investments, primarily from Central Government, will b…