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🏠 Dalton house prices rose by 41% over the past decade - but some property types have increased far more than others.See...
22/09/2026

🏠 Dalton house prices rose by 41% over the past decade - but some property types have increased far more than others.

See how local prices have changed since 2015 👇

🏘️ Plans for up to 160 new homes in Kendal have been approved despite concerns over traffic, drainage, wildlife and pres...
22/09/2026

🏘️ Plans for up to 160 new homes in Kendal have been approved despite concerns over traffic, drainage, wildlife and pressure on local services.

One councillor warned the Oxenholme Road development could be a “disaster in the making”. 👇

🏮 Ulverston Lantern Festival returns this Saturday, 19 September!Four illuminated processions will begin from around 7pm...
18/09/2026

🏮 Ulverston Lantern Festival returns this Saturday, 19 September!

Four illuminated processions will begin from around 7pm before joining outside The Coro. The River of Light will then travel through town to Ford Park for a firework finale at around 9pm.

The festival is free to attend, with this year’s theme being ‘Dusk till Dawn’.

More info on times & locations 👇

📮 Big changes for Dalton Post Office, with plans to sell alcohol and remain open later.The Market Street branch is set t...
18/09/2026

📮 Big changes for Dalton Post Office, with plans to sell alcohol and remain open later.

The Market Street branch is set to expand its services following approval of a new premises licence.

Find out more about changes 👇

🏠 Barrow house prices have risen by more than 53% in 10 yearsThe average sale price across the LA13 and LA14 areas incre...
15/09/2026

🏠 Barrow house prices have risen by more than 53% in 10 years

The average sale price across the LA13 and LA14 areas increased from £119,700 in 2015 to £183,488 in 2025.

The average so far for 2026 is even higher. See the full breakdown 👇

🚨 £2.5m cannabis farm found inside former Barrow PoundlandPolice discovered around 1,000 cannabis plants at the closed P...
15/09/2026

🚨 £2.5m cannabis farm found inside former Barrow Poundland

Police discovered around 1,000 cannabis plants at the closed Preston Street premises on September 11.

The plants and growing equipment were seized. Investigation remains ongoing.

Full details 👇

🏥 Cumbrian NHS Executives Make More than Prime Minister5 senior NHS leaders responsible for hospital and mental health s...
04/09/2026

🏥 Cumbrian NHS Executives Make More than Prime Minister

5 senior NHS leaders responsible for hospital and mental health services in north Cumbria were paid above the prime ministerial benchmark used in a new report.

See how much they received 👇

📚 More Than £400,000 to Be Invested in Barrow LibraryMajor repairs and improvements are planned for the Grade II-listed ...
03/09/2026

📚 More Than £400,000 to Be Invested in Barrow Library

Major repairs and improvements are planned for the Grade II-listed building, including roof, window and insulation work.

The library will remain open throughout the renovations, although some activities will temporarily move elsewhere.

Full details 👇

🏡 Average sale price for homes in Ulverston has hit £307,556 in 2026 so far.See how this compares to prices in the local...
28/08/2026

🏡 Average sale price for homes in Ulverston has hit £307,556 in 2026 so far.

See how this compares to prices in the local area over the last 10 years. 👇

🚨 Barrow Lifeboat Joins Late Night Search Following Activation of Distress Beacon.RNLI volunteers launched their all-wea...
28/08/2026

🚨 Barrow Lifeboat Joins Late Night Search Following Activation of Distress Beacon.

RNLI volunteers launched their all-weather lifeboat late on Wednesday night after a distress beacon was detected off the Lancashire coast.

Read more 👇

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