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Unsafe counterfeit good seized from the market fields at Appleby Horse Fair in 2025

Trading Standards seize £38,000 of unsafe counterfeit goods at Appleby Horse Fair

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by Cumbria Police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, seized over £38,000 worth of unsafe counterfeit goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

10 June 2025

The Market Field at Appleby Horse Fair 20024

Counterfeit goods advice for Appleby Horse Fair traders

Trading Standards are again asking traders at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair to check that the goods they sell are genuine and safe for consumers.

21 May 2025

Opening hours for Spring Bank Holiday

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 26 May 2025.

20 May 2025

Council offering junior tennis coaching sessions this May half-term

Council running junior tennis coaching sessions Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May at Penrith Castle Park for children aged 4-12.

20 May 2025

Cumbria showcased at international business event

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

19 May 2025

A building site showing a large yellow digger in front of houses being constructed

Suggested development sites map published

Maps have been published showing sites that have been submitted for consideration for development.

19 May 2025

Stuart Johnstone cutting the ribbon at the opening of SIlver Street Memorial Garden.

Memorial garden dedicated to community champion is officially opened

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

19 May 2025

An artist's impression of how the Enterprise Hub could look.

Multi-million pound grant to give massive boost to town's cultural, community and business sectors

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

16 May 2025

Driver fined £1,116 over failure to pay Fixed Penalty Notice

A driver from Scotland, who failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice issued by Westmorland and Furness Council, has been ordered to pay a total of £1,116 by Carlisle Magistrates.

15 May 2025

Libraries bring history to life with new shipyard memories resource

Barrow’s shipbuilding heritage brought to life with libraries' new reminiscence resource.

15 May 2025

A Westmorland and Furness bin wagon making a kerbside collection

Have your say on waste and recycling options

Residents are being invited to share their views on options for future waste and recycling services in Westmorland and Furness.

14 May 2025

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