Penrith22 hrs agoFamilies urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.22 hrs ago4 days agoControlled burns warning as fire calls outs riseCumbria Fire Service asks people to postpone controlled burns as land is "still very dry".4 days ago21 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 202617 Aug 2026Wheelchair rugby team return from Uganda tripPenrith Pumas' captain Sarah Burrows says the trip was "amazing to be part of".17 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Babies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.13 Aug 202611 Aug 2026When to see the eclipse in the North East and CumbriaEvents are held across north-east England and Cumbria for Wednesday's partial solar eclipse.11 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 2026...
