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Answers to your questions about the A592 landslip, including information about diversions, signage and how long it may take to fix. These FAQs will be regularly updated as more information becomes available.

Residents across Westmorland and Furness came together on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) to honour the courage, service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces.

The mandatory housing order that was brought in yesterday (Thursday 6 November 2025) requires bird keepers across the whole of England to house all poultry and captive birds if they keep more than 50 (except in specific circumstances e.g. some zoo birds) or if they sell or give eggs away

Part of the A593 is to close next week to allow for emergency repair works on a damaged culvert.

Cumbria's Local Nature Recovery Strategy is now live.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, the Cumbria Lieutenancy is proud to support the Veterans’ Oaks Project - a county-wide campaign inviting communities to plant oak trees as living memorials to all those affected by war, both military and civilian.

Take back event next week encourages residents to return any unused daily living aids so they can be reused to help others in need.

The A592 has been closed at High Kingate, approximately halfway between Troutbeck and the Kirkstone Inn, due to a significant landslip.

The list of candidates to fill a councillor vacancy in the Penrith South Ward of Penrith Town Council Nominations has been published.

Thousands of handmade poppies will adorn Ulverston’s Coronation Hall to mark this year’s Remembrance.