The Chairman of Westmorland and Furness Council said it was the 'honour of his life' after leaving the role. Councillor Matt Severn has been serving in the role for two years, having been the first ...

Several Cumbria businesses have stepped up to support the LGBTQIA+ community by backing the Kendal Pride 2025 festival.

Councillor Anne Burns was congratulated by Westmorland and Furness Council earlier this week after reaching the landmark ...

A distillery in the Lake District is in high spirits as they open a new venue. After an extensive refurbishment, Grasmere Distillery has announced the launch of The Distiller’s Arms. Formerly known as ...

The Lake District's Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has been named one of the Best of the Best Hotels in the UK by Tripadvisor.

Communities in Westmorland and Furness are coming together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The Government has announced four days of nationwide celebrations across the country leading up to VE ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Westmorland and Furness’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food ...

Appleby Horse Fair attendees have been asked not to arrive too soon ahead of the annual event. Now in its 249th year, the ...

England's rural councils play a crucial role in the country's economic and environmental success, but are underfunded ...

A council leader has dismissed concerns over plans for a waterfront development being scaled back and has said the "world has moved on" since they were first mooted. Westmorland and Furness Council's ...

Westmorland and Furness Council's Marina Village scheme in Barrow will be made up of 800 new homes and a nature conservation area, once a developer can be found. The project has been in the works ...