BBC website for Cumbria and the Lake District. On the edge of Brough, standing guard over the A66, are the ruins of the majestic Brough Castle.

The bells, each weighing almost one ton, have been removed from St Michael's Church in Brough, Cumbria, to undergo an £80,000 makeover.

Police are investigating a collision which happened on the A66 today, near the Brough junction, closing the road for hours this morning. Sadly, a 35-year-old man from Middlesbrough died at the scene.

Cumbria Police say they, and other agencies, are currently dealing with a two vehicle accident at Kirkby Thore on the A66. The major road is closed in both directions between Penrith and Brough.

POLICE have tonight issued a warning to drivers on the A66 after snow caused lorries to jack-knife, closing the eastbound carriageway.

The bells, each weighing almost one ton, have been removed from St Michael's Church in Brough, Cumbria, to undergo an £80,000 makeover. Ron East, Carlisle diocesan bell advisor, ...

Four 16th Century church bells have been taken from their tower for the first time in 500 years. The bells, each weighing almost one ton, have been removed from St Michael's Church in Brough ...