Westmorland and Furness Council13 hrs agoSudden market closure traders get compensationWestmorland and Furness Council says it is working on opening a temporary space in a few weeks.13 hrs ago1 day ago'Positive' plan for market before sudden closureWestmorland and Furness Council says it is supporting traders now the building has been vacated.1 day ago3 days agoSudden market closure beggars belief, traders sayWestmorland and Furness Council says the building has reached the end of its life.3 days ago4 days agoMarket and theatre have 'reached end of life'Assessments found leaks in the market during recent rain and it will now be fully closed.4 days ago8 days agoWhere to find half-term family funActivities at libraries and visitor attractions will keep children entertained during the holiday.8 days ago13 Feb 2026Beauty spot fully reopens after four yearsA team proves there was no "significant" movement of the footpath to Ruskin's View in Cumbria.13 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Council told to improve social care waiting timesWestmorland and Furness Council is rated as "requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Council tax rise blamed on government fundingWestmorland and Furness Council says it will lose millions of pounds each year through the changes.11 Feb 20267 Feb 2026How dangerous are 'dead man's fingers' plants?Potentially fatal hemlock water dropwort appears on the beach at Arnside in Cumbria this week.7 Feb 2026...