Westmorland and Furness Council

The Dark Skies Project aims to cut electricity consumption to protect wildlife, officials say.

Residents in Sockbridge and Tirril now have more say over what is built in their community.

The work is to be carried out in two phases, Westmorland and Furness Council says.

Six designs for a Cumbrian flag have been shortlisted with a public vote running until 13 July.

Cumbrian residents speak of long delays to their post as an MP prepares to meet Royal Mail bosses.

Bowness's Royalty Cinema will now also stage comedy, music and theatre events.

The additional places will "futureproof Penrith", Westmorland and Furness Council is told.

Trading Standards says it found fake Chanel, Cartier and Prada sunglasses among £38k worth of goods.