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Cumberland Council is inviting the community to attend the annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium this December.

Preparations are underway for this year’s Cumberland Council Fireshow - set to take place in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 31 October.

One of Cumbria’s biggest authors is launching Taste Cumbria Christmas 2026 with an appearance in one of Cockermouth’s most historic businesses, alongside one of the county’s favourite broadcasters.

The Mountain Heritage Trust is marking 200 years of climbing history with Pillar 200, a new exhibition exploring the development of rock climbing in England and Wales from 9th July 1826 to the present day.

Cumberland Council is set to complete footway resurfacing improvements along the B5345 Main Street and Egremont Road in St Bees.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out an essential bridge strengthening scheme on the C2030 at Ullock Bridge to help ensure the structure remains safe and reliable for years to come.

Cumberland Council is continuing work on Active Travel improvements on Central Way, Workington, aimed at creating safer, more accessible journeys for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Work is underway to complete a missing link in Carlisle’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, providing a new route for people travelling between Dalston Road and the existing Carlisle to Dalston Cycleway.

Cumberland Council is continuing its support for vital bus services across the area, helping residents access employment, education, healthcare and other essential services.

10p swims for Cumberland children All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the October school holidays (Monday 26 to Friday 30 October).