Cumbria police warn music festival-goers about use of 'legal highs'
Police chiefs have warned music fans dabbling in what they believe are ‘legal’ highs at this weekend’s Kendal Calling festival that they could face arrest.
Antiques Roadshow
Thousands flocked to Hutton in the Forrest when the Antiques Roadshow came to the stately home
Penrith Local is looking for a Community Correspondent
There is a vacany at Penrith Local for a Community Correspondent. Are you living in or around Penrith and would you like to take part and help build Penrith Local?
New Penrith Photo Gallery!
New Penrith Photo Gallery! Take a look through our new photo Gallery and enjoy views of Penrith and the surrounding area. Would you like to submit your Penrith photos?
New Penrith People Gallery!
New Penrith People Gallery! Have a browse through our new Penrith People Gallery, do you recognise any of the faces? Would you like your photography to appear in our Penrith People Gallery?
Cumberland FA stalwart honoured for two decades’ service
Former referee John Rogerson has been honoured for two decades of sterling service with the Cumberland FA.
Penrith's award winning destinations
Talk to the Animals at Wetheriggs
A guide to some of the award winning destinations and businesses in and around Penrith. - Penrith Italian restaurant judged the best in Cumbria
- Cumbria Center Parcs awarded five stars by VisitBritain
- New location revealed for wedding vows at Inn on the Lake
- Cranstons wins prizes
- Red Squirrel Conservation in Cumbria
- Don’t throw it away – give it away - at Penrith and Eden District Freegle
- International eco award for Penrith postal firm
- Baa codes explained
Hutton in the Forest reveals exciting schedule of summer events
Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith has unveiled an exciting range events for the summer months including horse trials, Potfest and walks.
Twelve year fight to develop Penrith town centre
So much has happened in the last 12 years, yet Penrith has been stuck in the same rut since the News Squares scheme first launched.
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Penrith neighbourhood policing news
News and information on Penrith neighbourhood policing
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Personal injuries from slips or falls are more common than you think
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