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Armed forces veterans came together to celebrate and share memories at a festive gathering. The event at Barrow Town Hall was the first of three being organised by Westmorland and Furness Council to show its appreciation for those who have served their country.

Council announces progress on exciting project to enhance Penrith Castle Park, with events planned for the public to have their say

Replacement works to install a new energy efficient LED lighting system are now complete at Kendal’s Westmorland Shopping Centre’s multi storey car park.

From Monday 13 January HGVs over 7.5 tonnes will be restricted from passing through Grizebeck Village and School Road in Kirkby-in-Furness

Communities will benefit from bus service improvements that will provide better access to employment, education and essential services

With unprecedented levels of investment into digital infrastructure across Cumbria of over £400m between commercial and public funded programmes, there has never been a better time for businesses to check the upgrade options available to them in order to reap the benefits of improved connectivity.

Clearance work is taking place on the Marina Village housing development in Barrow ahead of phase two of remediation of the site. 

Further footway investigation work will take place next week as the council looks for solutions to a damaged and uneven footway on Infield Park, Barrow.

An Economic Summit - which brought together hundreds of business leaders - has been hailed a success.

Westmorland and Furness Family Hub celebrates one year of supporting families with a free family fun day