Westmorland and Furness Council1 day agoRural rugby club plans padel court expansionKirkby Lonsdale rugby club seeks permission to build padel courts at its Underley Park ground.1 day ago7 days agoWinter festival cancelled ahead of Storm BoeloThe event, which had been previously held in Penrith, was to take place in Carlisle on Saturday. 7 days ago7 days agoBridge to shut for three weeks during repair workWestmorland and Furness Council says a diversion will be in place while "essential" work takes place.7 days ago20 Oct 2026Inshore rescue's new permanent base a 'godsend'Ulverston Inshore Rescue says its team is "delighted" as plans are approved for a new base.20 Oct 202619 Oct 2026Council decision over care homes' future delayedWindermere's Applethwaite Green Care Home and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston could both close.19 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Planning changes 'remove democratic scrutiny'Westmorland and Furness Council will lose its local planning committees and move to a single one.13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Questions continue over festival move discussionsDiscussions concerning a Carlisle event began more than a month before the move was announced.13 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Ancient bridge to close for five days for repairsWork is being carried out on the Kendal bridge's parapet, which was hit by a car in June.12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Double mini-roundabout 'causing unnecessary risks'Residents share their opinions about a double mini-roundabout in Penrith that is facing removal.12 Oct 2026...
