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Cumberland Council's zero-tolerance approach to littering has led to a Carlisle man being ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling £460 after he ignored a Fixed Penalty Notice issued for dropping a cigarette end in the city centre.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents, businesses and road users to have their say on a series of proposed speed limit changes across North Cumberland as part of its ongoing commitment to improving road safety across the area.

Residents and road users are being advised of upcoming overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A7 north of Longtown.

A programme of repairs is due to start on the week commencing 17 August on Dixon's Chimney in Carlisle. 

Students across Cumberland are celebrating their hard work and achievements as A Level, T Level and other post-16 examination results are published today.

Residents and visitors have another chance to get up close to the Tour de France Grand Départ Trophy when it visits the Cockermouth stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.

Cumberland Council is set to begin work on a major upgrade of Carlisle's Market Hall bus hub, improving facilities for passengers and enhancing one of the city's busiest public transport gateways.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to plan ahead as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women comes to Cumberland on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Maryport’s waterfront was the place to be at the weekend as thousands of people turned out for the town’s sixth Taste Cumbria festival.

Cumberland Council's Carlisle Library has welcomed hundreds of residents since reopening last week, with families, community groups and visitors of all ages enjoying free activities in the transformed building.