Peel Gill Bridge Closure 2026: B5305 Dates, Diversion & Access
Peel Gill Bridge on the B5305 is closed to ordinary vehicles for up to three weeks from 26 October. See the official A595/A6 diversion and pedestrian arrangements.
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Ullock Bridge Closure 2026: C2030 Six-Week Works, Access & Diversion
Ullock Bridge C2030 full closure planned from 2 November for around six weeks. Latest council guidance prohibits pedestrian and vehicle passage; an older notice differs.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Opens at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven
The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition comes to The Beacon in Whitehaven from 24 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Find dates, ticket prices and opening times.
Storm Boelo Cumbria: Grizedale and Whinlatter Reopen, Trail Closures & Visitor Guide
Grizedale and Whinlatter reopened on 26 October following Storm Boelo. See current trail closures, forest parking and October family event information.
Storm Boelo Train Cancellations: Carlisle, Scotland and Lake District Travel
Storm Boelo will disrupt rail journeys through Carlisle on Sunday 25 October 2026. TransPennine Express is not running north of Carlisle, and Avanti is reducing services north of Preston.
10p Swimming in Cumberland October Half-Term 2026: All Pools and Times
Cumberland Council is offering 10p swimming for eligible local schoolchildren aged up to 16 at five indoor pools during October half-term, 26–30 October 2026. Full dates and session times here.
Cumberland Bus Changes 2026–27: Routes Protected, Service Cuts and Dates
Cumberland Council has announced £2.89m in bus service contracts for 2026/27. See routes continuing with support, the enhanced 300 service and dates when selected subsidies end.
Work Begins at Cumberland Sports Village as Borough Park Redevelopment Moves Forward
Work has started at Borough Park in Workington to prepare for Cumberland Sports Village. Here is what happens next, the plans for 5,000 fans and where Reds play now.
Whitehaven Could Get Ten-Pin Bowling as Rack Shack Reveals Plans
The Rack Shack in Whitehaven hopes to add six to eight full-size ten-pin bowling lanes in 2027. See what is proposed, planning status and the provisional opening target.
£10m Windermere Hotel transformation reveals 74 bedrooms, spa and up to 100 jobs
The historic Windermere Hotel is undergoing a £10m-plus transformation into Elysium Windermere, with 74 bedrooms, new spa facilities and up to 100 jobs planned.
TJ Hughes coming to Egremont with new store planned before Christmas
TJ Hughes is preparing to open at the former Original Factory Shop in Egremont, with up to 15 jobs planned. Here is what we know about the opening date, location and shopping range.
Barrow’s Dock Museum to close in November as heritage project gets £239,000 boost
The Dock Museum in Barrow will close from 4 November 2026 for heating work, with reopening expected in 2027. Meanwhile, a £239,070 grant will help preserve over 20,000 local photographs.