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Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from nearly 100 local “warm spots” this winter

Work is due to accelerate in the new year on the multi million-pound Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme.

Local groups and organisations can now apply for long term leases on Westmorland and Furness Council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives.

An Amber Cold Health Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency indicating that a prolonged spell of very cold weather will likely impact have an impact on health

Cumbria’s Safeguarding Adults Board have been raising awareness of safeguarding this week as part of a week of national action co-ordinated by The Ann Craft Trust.

A survey has been launched to gauge the success of a series of fun events and activities held in Barrow this summer.

An announcement in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement that Government is intending to offer £7m funding support towards a rural enterprise hub project near Penrith has been welcomed.

Transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been given a £13.5million cash boost.

High quality contractors and suppliers have been invited to tender their services for up to £200 million in major capital projects.

Barrow businesses have been targeted by Trading Standards Officers recently in a bid to reduce the sale of E-cigarette or "vape" products to under 18s.