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Agencies including Westmorland and Furness Council, emergency services and National Highways are working together to ensure spectators and visitors heading to Barrow for Dave Day have a safe and trouble-free weekend.

A much-loved arts venue owned by the council is looking forward to a bright future under its new operators.

The council has supported the first step towards a ‘once in a lifetime’ transformation of Barrow town centre.

The Multi Agency Coordinating Group (MASCG) for Appleby Horse Fair has published an updated Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for this year’s Fair.

A prolonged period of dry weather has raised animal welfare concerns and prompted a “Don’t arrive too soon” message for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair from the RSPCA.

Councillors will be asked to consider whether to back a bolder and more ambitious transformation of Barrow town centre next week.

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

A new public space dedicated to the memory of a much-missed champion of the community has been officially opened in Kirkby Stephen.

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

A new community café will open its doors in Barrow Town Hall on 14 May.