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Judging is now underway in the search to create Cumbria’s first ever community flag, following an overwhelming response to the design competition launched earlier this year.

Resurfacing work will start on sections of the A6 through Shap village on Monday (23 June).

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has agreed to give its support to extending the Ulverston Business Improvement District (BID) for another five years.

Council marking Refugee Week which takes place this year from Monday 16 June to Sunday 22 June.

Westmorland and Furness Council will be proudly marking Armed Forces Week 2025 (22-28 June) with a series of flag raising ceremonies taking place across the area.

Volunteers who broke the taboos around domestic abuse across the Eden area and fought for better support to survivors for more than a quarter of a century are being praised and thanked for their work.

Draft Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) consultation still open for feedback.

Agencies including Westmorland and Furness Council, emergency services and National Highways are working together to ensure spectators and visitors heading to Barrow for Dave Day have a safe and trouble-free weekend.

A much-loved arts venue got the red carpet Hollywood treatment for its grand re-opening.

The scheme will create a dedicated space for people to travel actively between Ramsden Square and the junction of Park Drive.