Cumbria County Council18 Oct 2024Council payout for 15-month child protection delayCumberland Council must pay compensation to a parent over delays by the authority it replaced.18 Oct 202421 Aug 2024MP urges government to support Lakes Line loopTim Farron says a loop on the railway line would double capacity and be a huge boost to tourism.21 Aug 2024Cumbria22 Oct 2023City link road scheme reaches 'vital' milestoneA 124-tonne temporary bridge is installed so workers on the link road can cross the River Caldew.22 Oct 2023Cumbria18 Sep 2023£6m expansion of special needs school beginsWork at The Queen Katherine School in Kendal will see new classrooms and a sports hall built.18 Sep 2023Cumbria30 Apr 2023Road reopens as flood defence work nearly finishedA section of the A596 in Flimby was closed earlier this month to allow for defences to be strengthened.30 Apr 2023Cumbria27 Mar 2023City link road secures £80m of extra fundingThe project to build a southern link road around Carlisle will receive further government funds.27 Mar 2023Cumbria9 Mar 2023Plans for new houses attract wildlife concernsA developer says it wants to build the properties as part of a major housing estate.9 Mar 2023Cumbria6 Mar 2023Longest bridge and notorious road repairedWork starts on Barrow's Jubilee Bridge and repairs to the notorious Kirkstone Pass in Cumbria.6 Mar 2023Cumbria25 Feb 2023City landmarks bathed in colour and soundHistoric buildings are transformed by projections of colour and sound across Carlisle.25 Feb 2023Cumbria