A test purchase operation in Barrow and Ulverston resulted in two out of five retailers selling e-cigarettes commonly known as “vapes” to the underage test purchaser.
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
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.
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.
Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations are being invited to apply for a share of a new £350k grant fund created by Westmorland and Furness Council to provide money advice services to local communities.
A community has joined together to celebrate the official reopening of a 'pocket park' designed to help ensure people of all ages have access to attractive green space and opportunities for natural play.