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• ‘There is no intention of selling off Barrow’s Nan Tait Centre’ – council

  Westmorland and Furness Council said it was committed to securing a future with partners for Barrow’s Nan Tait Centre.

• Strong digital connectivity essential for Cumbria’s future, say councils

  Two Cumbrian councils are highlighting the importance of reliable, high-quality digital connectivity as Cumbria enters the busy summer period.

• Cash available to help celebrate arrival of Tour of Women Britain in Cumbria

  Grants of between £500 and £5,000 have been made available by a Cumbrian council to help community organisations celebrate the arrival of the Tour of Britain Women.

• Barrow boxing club shortlisted for national England Boxing award

  Furness Catholic Amateur Boxing Club has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade at the 2026 England Boxing Annual Awards.

• Bid to release beavers in Cumbrian rivers takes next step

  A bid to release beavers in Cumbrian rivers has taken the next step.

• Appeal for 58-year-old woman last seen in Carlisle

  An appeal has been issued for a 58-year-old woman last seen in Carlisle.

• Son guilty of manslaughter after mum lay on bathroom floor for a fortnight

   A son has been convicted of manslaughter and failing to help his mother after she fell in the bathroom of their Carlisle home and lay on the floor for a fortnight before her death in hospital.

• Cumbrian airfield on market for £1.5 million

  A Cumbrian airfield is up for sale with a price tag of £1.5 million.

• Multi-million-pound West Cumbrian industrial hub gets go-ahead

  Plans for a multi-million-pound industrial hub in West Cumbria have been approved.

• Multi-million-pound West Cumbrian industrial hub gets go-ahead

  Plans for a multi-million-pound industrial hub in West Cumbria have been approved.