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Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts can lace up their boots today as the new Westmorland and Furness Way officially opens. Spanning 120 miles of varied terrain and picturesque landscapes, the brand-new signed walking route establishes a direct link between Alston, England’s highest market town, and Furness Abbey on the heritage-rich Furness Peninsula.

Repair and improvement works at Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow are nearing completion, with the facility now scheduled to reopen on 30 September 2026, following significant damage caused by a fire earlier this year.

A review is underway of the Learn to Swim programme offered by Penrith Swimming Club.

The Westmorland and Furness Community Safety Partnership is launching a Community Conversation to support the development of the new Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2027-30.

Information about road closures and safety advice ahead of this weekend's Dave Day events in Barrow.

Westmorland and Furness Council are urging families to take part in free water safety sessions this summer as part of a coordinated effort to prevent tragic incidents in open water ahead of the school summer holidays.

People will Give a Day to Kendal across next week, supporting community-inspired projects to make a visible and lasting difference to the town.

Hundreds of students at Kendal College stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through interactive experience called Escape to Safety in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Westmorland and Furness Council has issued fines to a group found causing anti-social behaviour and environmental damage whilst camping on the shores of Ullswater. The enforcement action forms part of a wider programme of proactive patrols led by the council in partnership with Cumbria Police, responding to concerns from residents and landowners about recurring issues at popular visitor sites.

Community organisations in Barrow are being invited to apply for a new Capital Investment Fund aimed at transforming community spaces and improving wellbeing for residents.