Penrith19 hrs agoDrugs cash used to fund raids on suspected dealersFour are arrested and £30,000 is seized in police drug raids across Cumbria.19 hrs ago2 days agoGreggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobsThe company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".2 days ago3 days agoArchaeological finds in A66 project go on tourRare Roman shoes, jewellery, tools and a statuette are among the finds uncovered in Cumbria.3 days ago23 Sept 2026Air ambulance 'on a knife edge' after busy summerThe charity is appealing for funding for a new helicopter as demand for the service soars. 23 Sept 202613 Sept 2026'Marathon man' among Make a Difference heroesThe BBC Radio Cumbria Make a Difference initiative celebrates people helping their communities.13 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Winter festival move criticised as sneakyOrganisers say they hope to return to Penrith, where disappointment greets a late move to Carlisle.11 Sept 20269 Sept 2026'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.9 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Plans lodged for holiday park on farmlandA proposed holiday lodge development at Bright Tarn, near Penrith, could create 18 jobs.7 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Rural on-demand bus service to expandCouncillor Adrian Waite says the bus has the potential to be “transformational” for local people. 3 Sept 2026...
