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Young people in Westmorland and Furness can receive support with transport costs to access education and training with the 16-19 Education Travel Bursary programme. The programme is now open to new applicants.

We are delighted that despite a challenging national landscape for GCSE results, some of our schools showed improvement with a many of their students achieving results at higher levels.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Summer Bank Holiday, but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 25 August 2025.

There is still time for young bookworms across Westmorland and Furness to dive into their next story and complete this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

The owner of a shop in Barrow has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit hand rolling tobacco and possessing illegal cigarettes following an investigation by Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards.

Westmorland and Furness Council is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day today (15 August) by flying the VJ Day flag in Barrow, Kendal and Penrith.

Barrow Library is set to lead a powerful new arts project as part of the UK-wide “Our Freedom: Then and Now” programme, commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

Early indications point to improved Level 3 results across Westmorland and Furness for A Levels and T Levels compared to 2024.

The next stage in developing the The Coro in Ulverston is about to be launched.

Residents are invited to share views on proposed amendments of Public Space Protection Orders which aim to support safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable outdoor spaces across Westmorland and Furness.