Penrith20 hrs ago'Marathon man' among Make a Difference heroesThe BBC Radio Cumbria Make a Difference initiative celebrates people helping their communities.20 hrs ago3 days agoWinter festival move criticised as sneakyOrganisers say they hope to return to Penrith, where disappointment greets a late move to Carlisle.3 days ago5 days ago'Balsam bashers' uproot almost two million plantsEden Rivers Trust says it is on track to uproot two million of the invasive plants by the autumn.5 days ago7 days agoPlans lodged for holiday park on farmlandA proposed holiday lodge development at Bright Tarn, near Penrith, could create 18 jobs.7 days ago3 Sept 2026Rural on-demand bus service to expandCouncillor Adrian Waite says the bus has the potential to be “transformational” for local people. 3 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Families urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.29 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Controlled burns warning as fire calls outs riseCumbria Fire Service asks people to postpone controlled burns as land is "still very dry".26 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Village 'angry and upset' over allotment evictionsVillagers leave their plots at Greystoke as there are plans for houses on the site.21 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Pool row threatens swimming club lessonsPenrith Swimming Club was told it does not have an agreement in place to use a local leisure centre.18 Aug 2026...
