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A state-of-the-art pool lift inspired by Paralympic swimmers has been officially opened at Kendal Leisure Centre by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott.

A series of maps featuring local walks to live longer better have been launched.

Grange's £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer.

Penrith residents and those that work in the area are encouraged to take part in the Council's consultation by Friday 8 March.

A total of £250,000 has been pledged to cultural organisations in Westmorland and Furness through the council's new Culture Recovery Support Fund.

One in four Cumbrian children placed for adoption in the last 3 years were adopted by LGBTQ+ families, new figures reveal.

Drivers are being reminded that the next scheduled closure of an iconic Lakeland pass will start next week, as work continues to complete a multi-million pound road safety scheme.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have today (1 March) begun searching for more than 60 apprentices, offering a fantastic opportunity to start a new career in local government.

Of 2,168 applicants across the county applying for secondary school places in September 2024, 2,099 were allocated their first preference.

A local referendum on the Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan was held to decide whether the local community were in favour of the plan being used to help decide planning applications in the area.