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An evening of atmospheric entertainment, food and drink and shopping is planned to mark the official opening of the fantastic temporary Barrow Market.  

More than 300 business leaders and delegates have signed up to attend a Cumbria Economic Summit - and organisers are urging others to sign up soon.

Plans for changes to wards and beds at Furness General Hospital will be the focus of an extraordinary meeting of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week.

The board responsible for overseeing the delivery of the £200m Barrow Transformation Fund has met for the first time.

The council is inviting people who live and work in the area to give their views on its draft Housing Strategy. 

Cumbria Youth Orchestra is a group of experienced young musicians who want to be part of something bigger, progress their music making and gain experience working with professional musicians. They are looking for new members ages 11-19.

Investigation work will take place next week as the council looks for solutions to a damaged and uneven footway on Infield Park, Barrow.

The Council’s four-week safety improvement programme will see a damaged section of wall removed and replaced

Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from nearly 100 local “warm spots” this winter.

Series of grants approved by Council's Eden Locality Board to support range of initiatives across area.