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A sound installation By Sound Near Seawall by Turner Prize winning artist, Susan Philipsz, will sound out from Whitehaven Harbour from Friday 24 May 2024 and will continue to be heard on the hour from 10am until 5pm every day.

Spot the robotic dog is taking centre stage at Cumberland Council’s UKREiiF stand from today (Tuesday, 21 May).

Cumberland Council would like to announce the reopening of the U7003, West Road at Thirlmere after essential repairs to Rough Crag have finally been completed by landowner, United Utilities.

On the build up to the next bank holiday on Monday 27 May, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services.

The benefits of investing in Cumberland will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 May) which is set to attract 12,000 delegates and more than 1,500 potential investors.

With only weeks to go until this year’s Cumberland Cobbler Solway Coast Cycling Festival, cycling enthusiasts are encouraging visitors to try out the packed programme of free activities. Following the success of last year’s event, closed circuit town centre racing returns to the pretty seaside town of Silloth on Saturday 8 June, between 10am and 5pm.

Amendments to a planning application for the transformation of Maryport’s former Carlton Cinema have been approved.

Cumberland Council's Annual Council was held on Wednesday 15 May in Carlisle’s Civic Centre.

This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages. The programme for the popular community gala will include a packed programme of fun activities.

Cumbria Fostering’s foster carers are sharing their special ‘fostering moments’ in a new short film and on social media, during Foster Care Fortnight (13 to 26 May)