It is hoped the nine council-funded services will benefit hospitality and tourism businesses by helping staff get to work in the Lakes.

Bus routes get funding boost of nearly £600,000

Students aged 16 to 19 will be able to access a portion of £500,000 earmarked to help them remain in education and training.

Students in Cumbria to receive £500,000 to help with transport costs

The Shadow Authority for the Westmorland and Furness Council has agreed the new council's budget for 2023/24.

It's being held over two days rather than one as some Covid restrictions are still in place.

He is expected to be formally ratified as the leader of the new Authority at its first meeting on 17 May. 

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust will be allowing visitors from today

Organisers say it's down to the pandemic - to allow more people to attend safely.

See footage of Elton John playing his biggest hits to a crowd of around 13,000 people at a concert in Westmorland last night

A rare collection of papers on including letters signed by Oliver Cromwell and Queen Elizabeth I has been saved.