Penrith6 hrs agoTest 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.6 hrs ago3 days agoBabies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.3 days ago5 days agoWhen to see the eclipse in the North East and CumbriaEvents are held across north-east England and Cumbria for Wednesday's partial solar eclipse.5 days ago7 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.7 days ago8 Aug 2026M6 closures as repairs to river bridge continuePart of the M6 will shut in both directions for the next three consecutive weekends near Penrith.8 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Smell complaints spike in decades-long 'pong' rowThe Environment Agency records a substantial rise in complaints about the infamous "Penrith Pong".6 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festivalCumbria Police says the 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode.2 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Wheelchair athlete heads to help Ugandan teamPenrith Puma's captain Sarah Burrows heads to Uganda to help set up a wheelchair rugby tournament.31 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Festival's return brings 'colour and magic'Now in its 21st year, Kendal Calling has grown from humble beginnings to attract 40,000 people.30 Jul 2026...
