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One of the stars of TV’s Bake Off will be cooking up a feast at Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth. Crystelle Pereira will appear on the festival’s Demo Stage on Saturday 9 December at 1pm, then signing copies of her debut book, My Flavour Kitchen, for cookery fans from 2pm.

A new survey highlights areas of concern around underage drinking in Workington

Carlisle’s Teenage Market is continuing to capture the imagination of the area’s young entrepreneurs with all stalls at the December market booked with 24 hours of the event being advertised. 

CUMBERLAND residents are encouraged to complete a survey to help the local council and researchers have a better understanding of food insecurity in the area.   

On the build-up to the festive season, Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support local businesses. Cumberland Council and town councils are lining up events to attract visitors and showcase the shops and traders within the area.

Cumberland Council is asking local residents to join them at their annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December at 6pm on both days.

An artist in residence will be walking in the acclaimed footsteps of LS Lowry, Sheila Fell, Percy Kelly and William Mitchell after moving into Maryport’s new Shipping Brow Gallery.

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

Following Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, where the permanent closure of the U7003 at Thirlmere was granted approval following a unanimous vote of the Executive Members of the board, it is with disappointment that the council today received an appeal from United Utilities against the Section 151 notice.

Local councils have joined forces to organise Cumbria Residents’ Week between Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 February 2024. The event aims to encourage residents to support local business and shop local.