Image Unlicensed scrap dealer in Penrith fined Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed scrap metal collector. 9 August 2023
Image Emergency road closure on A593 at Skelwith due to damaged culvert The A593 at Skelwith is closed until next week to allow for emergency repair works on a damaged culvert affected by the water main. 5 August 2023
Image Annual Proclamation of Broughton Fair 2023 During the Annual Proclamation of the Fair, held at 12 noon on Tuesday 1 August 2023, Broughton in Furness welcomed dignitaries and local people to witness the historical proceedings. 3 August 2023
Image Top civil servants in Barrow to discuss vision for town’s transformation The UK’s leading civil servants have been in Barrow discussing opportunities to transform the town into a new powerhouse for the North. 3 August 2023
Image New playpark opens as part of lido and promenade rejuvenation project A popular play park in Grange has been given a new lease of life – one of the first successes of a multi-million pound project to rejuvenate the area. 2 August 2023
Image Eligible families urged to apply for free school meals and school clothing vouchers Around 1 in 10 eligible families have not applied for free school meals, which means hundreds may be missing out on free support 27 July 2023
Image Work underway on £870,000 ground improvements at Penrith’s Frenchfield Stadium An £870,000 works programme to install a state-of-the-art 3G turf pitch and improve the grounds at the Frenchfield Stadium in Penrith has begun. 27 July 2023
Image Cumbria Archives commended for outstanding local heritage preservation Through its successful mid-point inspection, Cumbria Archives has proven its dedication to upholding the highest standards in archival excellence. 26 July 2023
Image Kendal Library redesign works are complete! Works to redesign Kendal Library have now completed including new seating areas and new signage. 26 July 2023
Image Kendal junction concerns reinforce 20mph policy A senior councillor says community concerns over safety at a Kendal road junction have reinforced the need for a new policy on 20mph speed limits. 26 July 2023