Westmorland and Furness Council5 days agoWinter festival cancelled ahead of Storm BoeloThe event, which had been previously held in Penrith, was to take place in Carlisle on Saturday. 5 days ago5 days agoBridge to shut for three weeks during repair workWestmorland and Furness Council says a diversion will be in place while "essential" work takes place.5 days ago8 days agoInshore rescue's new permanent base a 'godsend'Ulverston Inshore Rescue says its team is "delighted" as plans are approved for a new base.8 days ago19 Oct 2026Council decision over care homes' future delayedWindermere's Applethwaite Green Care Home and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston could both close.19 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Planning changes 'remove democratic scrutiny'Westmorland and Furness Council will lose its local planning committees and move to a single one.13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Questions continue over festival move discussionsDiscussions concerning a Carlisle event began more than a month before the move was announced.13 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Ancient bridge to close for five days for repairsWork is being carried out on the Kendal bridge's parapet, which was hit by a car in June.12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Double mini-roundabout 'causing unnecessary risks'Residents share their opinions about a double mini-roundabout in Penrith that is facing removal.12 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Young drivers offered cash for enhanced trainingWestmorland and Furness Council is offering £150 towards an enhanced Pass Plus scheme.9 Oct 2026...
