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Lighting up in purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Cumberland Council will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January 2026, by lighting up key buildings in purple across Cumberland, honouring the millions of people affected by genocide.

19 January 2026

Planned Highway Maintenance Works: Wythop Mill to Pheasant Inn

Cumberland Council will begin essential repair works on the Wythop Mill to Pheasant Inn starting Monday 19 January.

19 January 2026

“Don’t rule yourself out”: Cumbria Fostering Launches 2026 Campaign to Debunk Myths

This January, Cumbria Fostering is launching a county-wide initiative to challenge the misconceptions that prevent potential carers from stepping forward.

19 January 2026

English Street and The Crescent by Tom Biddle Photography

Building on Success: Next Phase of Carlisle City Centre Regeneration is underway

Cumberland Council is building on the success of recent regeneration projects in Devonshire Street, Greenmarket, and Market Square by starting the next phase of improvements in Carlisle city centre.

16 January 2026

Cumbria to host two stages of men’s 2027 Tour De France

A Stage One finish in Carlisle and a Stage Two start in Keswick have been both confirmed for the 2027 Tour De France.

15 January 2026

Setting Up The Comic Exhibition at The Beacon

First touring exhibition by The Cartoon Museum arrives at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

A celebration of Britain’s comic art heritage arrives this month at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, as it becomes one of the first venues to host The Cartoon Museum’s first touring exhibition.

15 January 2026

Two New Play Areas for Bransty, Whitehaven

Cumberland Council has announced plans for two new play areas for Bransty in Whitehaven - marking a major investment in high quality outdoor spaces for local children and families.

15 January 2026

Planned Resurfacing Works on the B5322: Legburthwaite to The Green

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing on the B5322 Legburthwaite to The Green, St Johns in the Vale, starting Monday 19 January

14 January 2026

Planned Highway Patching Works in Gosforth: Hardingill to Whitecroft

Cumberland Council will begin essential pre surface dressing patching works on the C4026 between Hardingill and Whitecroft, Gosforth, starting Monday 19 January.

14 January 2026

Make 2026 the year you welcome a child into your life

Adoption Cumbria is urging people across the region to consider adoption in 2026, as the need for loving, permanent families for children waiting is greater than ever.

14 January 2026

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