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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A new feasibility study sets out £3.6bn and £3.7bn options to move wastewater away from Windermere. Here is what is proposed, what it could cost and what happens next.
Plans are in for an M&S Foodhall, Starbucks drive-thru and up to five further shops in Workington. See the proposed site, parking, drawings and what it means for Pow Street.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival runs from 23 October to 20 November 2026. Compare stargazing, canoeing, astronomy and night-time events around Cumbria.
Plans have been revealed for a new multi-million-pound M&S Foodhall in Workington. Here is what is confirmed, what remains unclear and how the proposal fits M&S's latest store expansion.
Plan Museum of the Moon at Carlisle Cathedral, including dates, opening times, donations, parking, Moon Lates and nearby attractions.
Levens Hall is opening throughout October and into November for the first time in 2026, with reduced autumn admission and full access to its Topiary Garden.
Find current tastecard offers around Cumbria and the Lake District, including verified Carlisle dining and Vue cinema availability, plus a practical savings guide before joining.
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