Westmorland and Furness Council12 hrs agoCouncil to dispose of 'inadequate' 1930s hallRepairs to the building are in the region of £7m, according to the local authority.12 hrs ago17 hrs agoCouncil to consult on future of care homesWindermere's Applethwaite Green Care Home and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston could both close.17 hrs ago2 days agoFinal Dave Day ride to be 'absolutely magical'Thousands of people are again expected to ride to Barrow in celebration of the 66-year-old TV star.2 days ago5 days agoRepairs to start on road shut by landslipWork on the A592 at High Kingate in Cumbria is scheduled to take about 12 weeks.5 days ago6 days agoCouncil manager cuts 'could save £1.75m annually'Westmorland and Furness Council to "reshape" senior leadership team as 21 earn more than £100,000.6 days ago6 days agoCouncil to discuss possible care home closuresThe future of care homes in Windermere and Alston will be discussed behind closed doors.6 days ago7 days agoCouncil proposes £2m school transport cutsWestmorland and Furness Council wants to axe non-statutory free transport for new intakes.7 days ago8 days agoFuneral services restart at fire-hit crematoriumWestmorland and Furness Council says cremations will be carried out elsewhere during repairs.8 days ago8 days agoMounted volunteers to be community 'eyes and ears'Ten volunteers on horseback are helping Cumbria Police get key messages across to visitors.8 days ago...