Tag: Cumbria


  • Cumbria Flood Closures: 23 Schools Shut as Heavy Rain Ravages the County

    Cumbria Flood Closures: 23 Schools Shut as Heavy Rain Ravages the County

    Overview: Major disruption as floods close 23 Cumbria schools Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered widespread flooding in Cumbria, forcing the closure of 23 schools across the county today. The affected areas are concentrated in and around Wigton and Maryport, with the closures impacting pupils, families, and local communities as schools prioritise safety. Education authorities say…

  • Cumbria Floods: 23 Schools Closed After Heavy Overnight Rain

    Cumbria Floods: 23 Schools Closed After Heavy Overnight Rain

    Overview: Flooding Cars, Homes, and Schools Across Cumbria A day of heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding across Cumbria, forcing the closure of 23 schools. The closures, confirmed by local authorities, affect mainly the Wigton area and Maryport, with other affected sites scattered across the county. Parents and guardians are advised to stay tuned…

  • Cumbria Floods Force Dozens of Schools to Close

    Cumbria Floods Force Dozens of Schools to Close

    Overview: Flooding disrupts education across Cumbria Heavy rainfall overnight has caused widespread flooding across Cumbria, forcing schools to close and affecting thousands of students and families. A growing list of campuses, especially in the Wigton area and in Maryport, have announced closures for today as authorities assess safety conditions and road accessibility. Local councils and…

  • Shap Derailment Disruption: Passenger Update and Travel Tips

    Shap Derailment Disruption: Passenger Update and Travel Tips

    Overview: Shap Derailment Disruption Investigations are continuing following a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, early this morning. The incident involved a service travelling from Glasgow Central to London Euston, and rail operators are working to understand the cause while passengers face disruption to services in the North West & Central region. Rail agencies have…

  • Update on disruption for passengers after Shap train derailment

    Update on disruption for passengers after Shap train derailment

    Overview of the disruption near Shap, Cumbria Rail services in the North West & Central region are experiencing disruption following a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria early this morning. The incident involved a service traveling from Glasgow Central to London Euston. Investigations are ongoing as investigators work to determine the cause and assess any…