Westmorland and Furness Council4 hrs agoFoster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.4 hrs ago17 hrs 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.17 hrs ago6 days agoVillage 'angry and upset' over allotment evictionsVillagers leave their plots at Greystoke as there are plans for houses on the site.6 days ago7 days agoCouncil chief fears over authority funding gapsA council's deputy leader says rural councils suffered more in funding deals from government.7 days ago18 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 202615 Aug 2026Police 'could' patrol wrong way driving hot spotA campaign group in Ambleside has asked for more enforcement on its one-way system.15 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Doomed venue and market rebuilds years awayRegeneration group Team Barrow says any replacement buildings are expected to be complete by 2035.14 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Babies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.13 Aug 2026...
