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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

Welcome for ‘transformative’ digital connectivity funding

Welcome for investment in 5G innovation scheme at Windermere Ferry.

17 November 2023

Council announces tender opportunities for up to £200 million in capital works

High quality contractors and suppliers have been invited to tender their services for up to £200 million in major capital projects.

15 November 2023

Council agrees to take over management of The Coro

A popular arts, cultural and community venue will continue to operate following a decision taken by Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet today (Tuesday, 14 November).

14 November 2023

Looking North towards Pen Hill where you can see the Cutting for the new A595. The existing A595 can also be seen which is now blocked off for vehicles. The residents of Dove Bank and Dove Ford Farm are able to access their homes through Grizebeck Village.

A595 improvement bid submitted to Government

A funding bid to improve the A595 at Grizebeck has now been submitted to Government for a decision on investment.

14 November 2023

The King's Award for Voluntary Service emblem.

Seven outstanding Cumbrian voluntary groups receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service

It has today (14 November) been announced that seven volunteer-led groups have been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK - the MBE for volunteer groups.

14 November 2023

Upskill your workforce with “Multiply”

Businesses are being invited to find out more about how they can upskill their workforce with “Multiply.”

14 November 2023

A fallen tree at Banneriggs Brow, Barbon. Picture taken at 10.20am on Monday 13 November.

AMBER WARNING: 80mph winds hit Westmorland and Furness

Residents are advised to travel with caution as 80mph winds hit coastal areas of Westmorland and Furness today (Monday 13 November).

13 November 2023

UPDATE: Waste collection strike action in Eden area

The council has been made aware that the GMB union has issued a further notice of industrial action commencing 13 November to be taken by some of its members working on the waste and environmental services contract in the Eden area.

13 November 2023

Cumbrian councils set to benefit from £1m regional boost to foster carer recruitment

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

13 November 2023

A graphic advertising the November Winter Fayre at Barrow Markets on Friday 17 November 2023.

Come to Barrow’s November Winter Fayre

Local traders will be offering a wintry wonderland of home-made crafts, produce and gifts at Barrow’s November Winter Fayre on Friday 17 November 2023.

10 November 2023

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