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We are offering free vitamins to help families get a healthy start in life.

Plans have been approved in Cumberland Council’s Executive meeting today outlining how the Youth Justice service will build on their successful work tackling criminal behaviour. The plan will now go for approval to the Youth Justice Board.

Following Storm Arwen in November 2021, the U7003 along the western shore of Thirlmere had a road restriction that was implemented on an emergency basis under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, due to fallen trees, significant rockfall and debris on the highway. This made the road hazardous to all users. Damage was caused to adjacent land, known as Rough Crag, which is the responsibility of United Utilities, as the landowners.

The Dragonfly drama group have announced their latest production will be Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. This fantastic free performance, taking place at Morton Manor Community Centre, Carlisle on Thursday 14 September at 1pm, promises to transport audiences into a world of magic, music, mischief and love.

Work is about to start on Maryport’s new Boardwalk which will link two key destinations in the town.

This summer, Cumberland’s Holiday Activity and Food programme has successfully brought fun, learning, and nourishment to local children throughout the school break.

Retailers have been tested in an operation to clamp down on underage vape sales over the summer holidays.

A bridge at Buckbarrow on the U4064, Corney Fell, has been closed today (Wednesday 30 August) after significant concerns were raised about the bridge structure and strength of the bridge to carry any vehicles.

The flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth is back on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, with a launch event on the Friday night.

Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses that there will be carriageway improvement works, in Wetheral Shields.