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Ian Kell, an older man with grey hair and blue eyes, is looking at the camera. He is sitting at home, wearing a grey jumper with a blue shirt underneath

'Councillors should not set their own pay'

The way pay is set should change, according to a former remuneration panel member.

A white van travels underneath one of the bridges. A car is also approaching the spot. The bridge has metal railings running along the top and there are trees to the sides of the road.

Work to reopen bridges 'taking far too long'

The closures over the A591 are badly effecting local communities, a parish council leader says.

Fire damage at Roose Library. Parts of the ceiling have collapsed and burned items are scattered across the floor.

Temporary library replaces fire-hit service

The new facility is opening in the building next to Barrow Leisure Centre.

Flames rise from the roof of a stone building. A firefighter on a crane is tackling the blaze.

Community meeting to be held following fatal fire

Residents and businesses are invited to discuss a recovery strategy, the local council says.

Tim Farron standing by the bridge on Brigsteer Road. He has short fair hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and grey jacket. Below him, two vehicles are being driven along a road. In the background are fields and trees.

MP renews plea for emergency repair funds

Underbarrow and Brigsteer bridges, near Kendal, remain closed after seven months.

A map showing the proposed location of the flood defences. It shows the River Kent running north to south. Helsington Mills is located to the west of the river. A point on the east marks Watercrook.

Update as flood defence plans too small

The Environment Agency submits a new application to address problems with the defences.

Councillors sit around a table in front of individual name cards. Some are speaking into table-top microphones.

County one step closer to having elected mayor

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council agree to fast-track devolution talks.

Google Maps image of the former Shoe Zone. Two people are walking past the building while nearby two more people are sitting on a bench talking to a third person.

Gaming centre backed despite fears over impact

The empty Shoe Zone building in Barrow will become an Admiral-operated venture.

Jonathan Brook is standing on a construction site and smiling at the camera. He has short grey/black hair and is wearing glasses and a blur waterproof jacket.

Council to discuss mayoral devolution plan

Cumbrian residents could be asked to elect a mayor in May 2026 if a devolution plan is agreed.