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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

Warning on taking fake prescription drugs

Cumbrian residents are being warned of the dangers of taking fake prescription drugs which may have been bought online, through messaging chats or on the street

10 April 2025

Residents invited to come along to Open Day at Castle Park, Penrith

Free open day event at Castle Park, Penrith with range of free activities throughout the day for all ages and abilities.

10 April 2025

Opening hours for Easter weekend

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Easter period but some of its offices will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) 2025.

9 April 2025

SEND Local Area Partnership inspection report published

Joint release from Westmorland & Furness Council, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NEN ICB) and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB).

9 April 2025

A man on an astro turf pitch kicking a football towards a net

Free turn up and play football for young people this Easter

Free football sessions for young people this Easter at Barrow Astro Turf Pitches in Barrow Park.

7 April 2025

Hop online this Easter

The Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging businesses to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is available in their area, as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand.

7 April 2025

Cllr Giles Archibald (WFC), Hermione Holiday and Lucy Millington (Hunter Hall), Nick Blake (Biffa)

Westmorland and Furness schoolchildren help prevent fires by recycling batteries

Westmorland and Furness schoolchildren play key role in preventing battery-related fires and protecting the environment by taking part in ‘Baa-ttery Campaign’.

4 April 2025

Town centre road closed after fire is now open

Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale has reopened to vehicles today.

4 April 2025

The river flowing under Lincolns Bridge in Sedbergh

Three weeks restoration works planned on historic A684 bridge

Starting on Monday 7 April, a three week restoration programme will repair and restore parts of the historic masonry of Lincolns Bridge, Sedbergh on the A684.

4 April 2025

Penrith man charged £398 after failing to microchip his dog

A Penrith man who failed to have his dog microchipped has been ordered to pay a total of £398 by Carlisle Magistrates.

3 April 2025

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