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The benefits of investing in Cumberland are being showcased at a three-day business conference which will attract 6,000 delegates and more than 750 potential investors.

Local traders are being given the opportunity to take part in this year’s Solway Coast Cycling Festival, to be held in Silloth on Sunday 4 June, between 10am and 5pm.

Allerdale Waste Services (AWS) has been informed of further strike action by the UNITE and GMB Trade Unions, beginning tomorrow (Tuesday 16 May) for an unconfirmed period, due to an ongoing pay dispute.

At the start of Foster Care Fortnight (15 May) Cumbria Fostering service, which works on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, has launched an appeal for more foster carers to help keep children in their local communities.

This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages.

A new food share scheme in Keswick is looking for more volunteers.

The new Mayor of Carlisle, Cumberland Councillor Abdul Harid, was voted in at a meeting held in the Civic Centre today (Thursday 11 May).

Deep cleaning programme to enhance the local environment.

Residents in Bootle and Millom are being giving the opportunity to have their say on two art installations proposed for their areas.

Cumbrian parents are urged to check children’s MMR vaccine records following national rise in measles cases.