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From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen. A stunning May The Toys Be With You exhibition opens at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven on Saturday 27 April and is one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters.

A successful Teenage Market is set to return to Carlisle later this month. After a highly successful launch in April 2023 Carlisle’s Teenage Market soon became a must attend event for Cumberland’s young entrepreneurs and performers.

Cumberland Council’s Distington Walled Garden fete planned for Saturday 13 April has been cancelled.

Families in and around Whitehaven helped to celebrate the official opening of Cumberland’s first Family Hub, with a fun-filled launch event.

Community events extended across Cumberland this summer

A successful funding scheme has resulted in grants totalling more than £1.3 million being given to businesses, social enterprises and community organisations in Cumberland.

The next phase of improvements on Maryport’s promenade is underway.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed - in a letter to the UK Government - their commitment to joint working across their council boundaries.

Councillors, officers and stakeholders gathered today (10 April) to celebrate the £2.3 million investment in Eskdale House Residential Care Home, Longtown. The official opening event showcased the features of the recently refurbished care home, with works focussing on dementia care and sustainability.

With less than a week to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready.