Penrith4 days agoFitness centre plan for former farming collegePlans for a large fitness area in the former farming college's conference centre are submitted.4 days ago7 days agoCouncil to sell Grade II listed propertySelling Mansion House in Penrith will "generate a significant capital sum", a council says.7 days ago7 days agoYoung brass musicians in national championshipsThe band's musical director says the competition is an "amazing opportunity" for the children.7 days ago7 days ago'Women more likely to be affected by suicide'A Cumbrian council conducts research to understand the risks of suicide and target prevention.7 days ago22 Mar 2026Friends from afar join forces to knit wartime lifeThe four friends spend hundreds of hours knitting 80 sailors meeting Winston Churchill.22 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Hope for wider rollout of family therapy service A trial of single intensive therapy sessions is deemed a success by Westmorland and Furness Council.15 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Sanctuary sees spike in dumped abused donkeysThe sanctuary owner says she has "never seen abuse this bad" since she opened the facility in 2003.12 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Labour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MPMarkus Campbell-Savours says he is relieved after rebelling against the government's farm tax plan.6 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Work restarts at trouble-hit £8.3m council buildingWestmorland and Furness Council says it wants to recoup repair money from its contractor.6 Mar 2026...
