Westmorland and Furness Council3 days agoWinter festival move criticised as sneakyOrganisers say they hope to return to Penrith, where disappointment greets a late move to Carlisle.3 days ago7 days agoRepairs for listed building due to be handed overRepairs are planned for a Barrow Grade II listed building before a charity handover.7 days ago4 Sept 2026Council considers new operator for leisure centreThe authority said the change was intended "to safeguard key services" at Barrow Park Leisure Centre.4 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Library events disrupted during £400k renovationsThe Grade II-listed building in Barrow needs work to its roof and windows, and additional insulation.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Former coroner's court to be sold offThe building in Cockermouth is not needed as the court moved to Workington earlier this year.1 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Families urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.29 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Plans to turn closed rural GP surgery into a houseA former GP at the surgery is behind plans for a three-bed home, planning documents show.28 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Fire-hit crematorium's reopening delayedWestmorland and Furness Council says it does not have a confirmed date for reopening.28 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Foster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.27 Aug 2026...
