Westmorland and Furness Council2 days agoFamilies urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.2 days ago3 days agoPlans to turn closed rural GP surgery into a houseA former GP at the surgery is behind plans for a three-bed home, planning documents show.3 days ago3 days agoFire-hit crematorium's reopening delayedWestmorland and Furness Council says it does not have a confirmed date for reopening.3 days ago4 days agoFoster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.4 days ago5 days agoPlan for housing estate near entry to national parkGleeson Homes wants to build 165 houses off the A65, a main entry point to the Lake District.5 days ago21 Aug 2026Village 'angry and upset' over allotment evictionsVillagers leave their plots at Greystoke as there are plans for houses on the site.21 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Council chief fears over authority funding gapsA council's deputy leader says rural councils suffered more in funding deals from government.20 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Pool row threatens swimming club lessonsPenrith Swimming Club was told it does not have an agreement in place to use a local leisure centre.18 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 2026...
