Westmorland and Furness Council15 hrs agoLibrary events disrupted during £400k renovationsThe Grade II-listed building in Barrow needs work to its roof and windows, and additional insulation.15 hrs ago2 days agoFormer coroner's court to be sold offThe building in Cockermouth is not needed as the court moved to Workington earlier this year.2 days ago5 days agoFamilies urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.5 days ago6 days agoPlans 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.6 days ago6 days agoFire-hit crematorium's reopening delayedWestmorland and Furness Council says it does not have a confirmed date for reopening.6 days ago7 days agoFoster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.7 days ago8 days agoPlan for housing estate near entry to national parkGleeson Homes wants to build 165 houses off the A65, a main entry point to the Lake District.8 days ago21 Aug 2026Village 'angry and upset' over allotment evictionsVillagers leave their plots at Greystoke as there are plans for houses on the site.21 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Council chief fears over authority funding gapsA council's deputy leader says rural councils suffered more in funding deals from government.20 Aug 2026...
