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Penrith's cultural, community and business sectors are set for a seismic boost after confirmation of a multi-million pound grant.

Veterans were honoured, flags raised and tea parties held as Westmorland and Furness Council marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

It has become clear during the latter phases of the Grange Lido project that the concrete repairs require further assessment in order to complete the investment in this much-valued asset.

Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed a new director to its leadership team. David Hodgkinson will be the new Director of Resources (s151 Officer) for the authority.

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its ambition to transform services through digital innovation.

Barrow is the place to be this spring and summer with a wide-ranging programme of creative, cultural and family events organised over the coming months.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund support for projects improving the lives of residents in Westmorland and Furness is to be extended for a further year.

The goal of making Barrow's Marina Village site a unique and sustainable residential neighbourhood in the heart of the town has moved closer.

A grant of £500,000 for major improvements has been approved by Borderlands Place Board and Investment Panel for the Roxy Collective in Ulverston.

An additional 21,000 properties across Cumbria will be added to Project Gigabit.