Abbey Town24 Jul 2026Son denies murder despite 'let him rot' messageBrian Smith tells a jury a voicemail he left wishing his father harm was "taken out of context".24 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Disruption warning as holiday road works revealedCumberland Council says most of the works are part of a £27.5m to maintain roads across the area.20 Jul 202623 Feb 2026Man denies murdering dad days before ChristmasBrian James Stanley Smith appears at Carlisle Crown Court charged with murder.23 Feb 202629 Dec 2025Trial date set for man charged with dad's murderBrian James Stanley Smith, 33, of Abbeytown, is accused of murdering his father, Stanley (pictured).29 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Man in court charged with murdering fatherStanley Smith, 73, died in a property in Silloth, Cumbria Police says.24 Dec 202515 Oct 2024Driver jailed for driving at 100mph during pursuitA driver involve in a 100mph police pursuit is jailed.15 Oct 2024
