A Cumbria Aid Ukraine team delivering vehicles for Ukrainian health and emergency workers faced a five-kilometre queue at the Polish border on its latest mission. The Eden-based nonprofit had to navigate the delay while…
John Wilson, of Great Strickland, has died aged 85. He raised tens of thousands of pounds for health charities through his passion for Irish music, working alongside his wife of 63 years, Ida. The couple built lasting…
A family from Penrith narrowly avoided being in Kraków’s market square during a deadly shooting on Saturday. The family was caught up in the aftermath of the attack, in which a gunman went on a killing spree. The…
A dispute over swimming lessons at Penrith Leisure Centre remains unresolved three months after GLL, which operates the facility for Westmorland and Furness Council, first became involved. A national swimming…
Two young men were rescued from steep, icy ground on Dove Crag in the Lake District after getting lost while trying to find a cave for the night. They had no map or torches. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called at…
Seventeen-year-old Josh Hilland, from Eden, has represented England at an international kickboxing competition. A two-time British champion, Hilland previously played junior football for Appleby Dragons and competed in…
Penrith Town Council has awarded a £5,000 grant to the town’s Business Improvement District to help stage Penrith Sparkle 2026, its Christmas lights celebration. Organisers are inviting spectators to bring glowing items…
Penrith has been shortlisted in the Community Pride category of the fourth Let’s Celebrate Towns contest, run by Visa and Nationwide. The Eden town is in the running for a £20,000 prize to support local projects. The…
Penrith Lions Community Interest Company has received a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Lancashire to replenish emergency medical bottles kept in local homes. The funding will restock Message in a Bottle kits, which…
An appeal has been issued for a man reported missing from Penrith. Local authorities are seeking information from the public to help locate him. The appeal is a local public-safety matter; further identifying details…
Seventeen new 20mph speed limit zones have received final approval for implementation across Westmorland and Furness. The initiative aims to improve road safety in residential and high-traffic areas throughout the…
A woman has appeared in court in Penrith facing charges of arson and reckless endangerment following a residential fire in the town centre. The case is currently proceeding through the local legal system. No further…
A new monthly pop-up café is set to launch at Appleby Railway Station. The initiative aims to provide a new service for commuters and local residents, adding to the station's amenities. This development is part of…
A drunken customer at a Penrith pub was arrested after claiming to be the 'hardest man in Penrith' and threatening staff. The incident escalated when the individual subsequently assaulted a police officer. The event is…
Penrith AFC has appointed Sam Lloyd, managing director of Lloyd Motor Group, as the new club chairman. The announcement was made during the club's annual meeting, marking a new chapter for the organization following the…
Omega Proteins, an animal rendering plant near Penrith, is preparing to submit a planning application for a 21-acre solar farm. The proposed project would be located on land at Bell Mount Farm and Sewborwens Farm on the…
Elisabeth and Will Messenger, along with herd manager Amy Wilson of The Howes Farm in Calthwaite, have been named the British Grassland Society’s Grassland Farmers of the Year for 2026. The prestigious award was…
The Second Chance Charity Shop in Shap has reached a significant milestone, raising £250,000 for local community causes. Operated by the volunteer-led Shap Community Enterprise, the shop serves as a vital funding source…
Rosie Huggon, owner of Birtles Sports in Penrith, has expressed frustration after her business was targeted by scammers for the second time. The perpetrators created fake websites, forcing the owner to spend months…
Twin brothers Aidan and Josh Hilland from Culgaith achieved a double success last week by passing their driving tests on the same day. The 17-year-olds secured consecutive test slots in Kendal on Hallowe’en, marking a…
Sporting legends from the Eden Valley region have expressed their support for a young cricketer selected to represent Cumbria on an upcoming tour to India. The group emphasized the broader benefits of team sports and…
A new armed forces support centre is set to open in Penrith after securing nearly £500,000 in funding. The facility will provide essential resources and assistance to veterans and military families across the Cumbria…
Westmorland and Furness Council is hosting an additional public drop-in session next week to present draft designs for removing a double mini-roundabout in Penrith. The proposed project aims to improve walking…
Archaeologist Andrew Nicholson has presented new evidence suggesting a Roman siege took place at a native stronghold 2,000 years ago. Speaking at an Appleby Archaeology Group meeting, Nicholson detailed the discovery of…
Volunteer gardeners maintaining stations along the historic 72-mile Settle Carlisle railway have received multiple awards in the 2026 Cumbria in Bloom Royal Horticultural Society It's Your Neighbourhood competition…
Firefighters from Wigton and Carlisle successfully rescued a spaniel that had fallen into a waterfall near Caldbeck in north Cumbria on Tuesday afternoon. The emergency crews were called to the scene around 2:15 p.m. to…
Penrith Leisure Centre recently hosted the inaugural Northern England Better Club Games, an event specifically designed for participants over the age of 60. The competition brought together seniors from across the…
Residents in Penrith continue to face significant odour issues, with the Environment Agency recording 339 complaints during September. Data indicates that the majority of reports specifically identify Omega Proteins and…
Two friends were rescued in separate operations on the fells around Haweswater after both became lost on the same day. The Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by Cumbria police on Wednesday, October 28, to assist…
A 38-year-old woman has been charged with theft and assault following an incident at a Sainsbury's supermarket in Penrith. Cumbria Police were called to the store on the evening of October 28 after reports of a robbery…
