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Volunteers who care for a scenic coastal railway station are planning for their biggest event of the year as part of Community Rail Week 2026 (Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June).

Grants of up to £49,999 are being made available to rural micro and small businesses in Cumbria.

Cumbria has set out its ambitions to turn the global spotlight of the 2027 Tour de France into long-term economic gains, as it promoted a range of major development projects at a national investment conference.

Westmorland and Furness Council has today launched formal public consultations on the future of two residential care homes.

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its long-term vision for a stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable economy over the next decade.

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference.

Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire.

Families in Westmorland and Furness (and across the UK) are being invited to sign up for a new service to help parents, carers and children build stronger relationships, improve emotional well-being and navigate the challenges of family life.

We are currently in the final stages of preparing the consultation information relating to the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston.

An independent Chair has been appointed to oversee how £20 million of Government investment should be spent to benefit communities in central Barrow.