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Carlisle Ambassadors Celebrates Milestone 900th Member as Network Continues to Grow
Carlisle Ambassadors Celebrates Milestone 900th Member as Network Continues to Grow Carlisle Ambassadors is delighted to announce that it has welcomed its 900th member, marking another significant milestone in the growth of the city’s thriving ambassador network. The 900th member is Currys Business Carlisle, joining hundreds of individuals, businesses and organisations committed to championing Carlisle […]
Bring your garden back to life – all it takes is a few mucky knees and some green fingers!
GET YOUR HANDS DUTTY! Bring your garden back to life – all it takes is a few mucky knees and some green fingers! by Danni Murphy Spring is the season to get those green fingers out and turn our attention back to our outdoor spaces. As the days grow longer and the first flowers begin […]
Cumbria to host two stages of men’s 2027 Tour De France
Cumbria to host two stages of men’s 2027 Tour De France A Stage One finish in Carlisle and a Stage Two start in Keswick have been both confirmed for the 2027 Tour De France. The full UK route was revealed on Thursday 15 January 2026 as host towns and cities were illuminated simultaneously in a […]
Carlisle Celebrates the Transformation of Market Square and Greenmarket
Carlisle Celebrates the Transformation of Market Square and Greenmarket Carlisle city centre is set to come alive on Saturday 18 October, as Cumberland Council marks the official reopening of Market Square and Greenmarket following a major regeneration project funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The £5.5 million transformation covers over 5,000 square metres, creating a vibrant, […]
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty. by Danielle Murphy For centuries, Cumbria has been celebrated for its rugged beauty — a landscape immortalised in poetry, paintings, and photographs. Artists and visitors alike have long admired the serene majesty of the Lake District. But in recent years, a surge in footfall has brought with […]
Update on the new Maryport Maritime Museum
Update on the new Maryport Maritime Museum The creation of Maryport Maritime Museum, a new destination being created in the former Christ Church as part of Cumberland Council’s £12 million regeneration of the town, is taking longer than planned after some windows were found to be more damaged than initially thought. Christ Church is more […]
Investment in Cumbria: A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme Approved to Boost Jobs and Connectivity
Investment in Cumbria: A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme Approved to Boost Jobs and Connectivity The UK Government has officially approved the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme, a landmark project expected to significantly enhance transport connectivity and create thousands of new jobs across Cumbria and the North. With this upgrade, journey times will be reduced by up to […]
NWS Health and Safety lead recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
NWS Health and Safety lead recognised in King’s Birthday Honours Nigel Lister honoured for services to the nuclear industry and contributions in Mountain Rescue Nigel Lister, Environment Health & Safety Security & Quality (EHSSQ) Director at Nuclear Waste Services and member of Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, has been awarded a British Empire Medal […]
Online waste and recycling calendars now available
Online waste and recycling calendars now available Cumberland householders can now download, bookmark and print the next four months of waste and recycling collection information. The collection information is available at www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/binday Householders can check the dates for June through to the end of September 2025 by entering their post code and clicking on their home […]
Free Creative Workshops for All Ages with Handpicked Productions This Half Term and Beyond
Free Creative Workshops for All Ages with Handpicked Productions This Half Term and Beyond Families and young people in West Cumbria are invited to take part in a range of inspiring, hands-on creative activities this half term and beyond, thanks to Handpicked Productions and funding from Arts Council England. SumArt To Do – Free Creative […]
