Penrith community news

Carlisle's ‘best bar none’ revealed

Best bar award photo Carlisle's best pub bar none is Walkabout and Penrith’s is The General Wolfe.

Last updated 12 May 2010
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Red squirrels not out of the woods yet

Red squirrels are never out of the news in Cumbria, even though 20 years ago we might have expected them to be consigned to the history books by now.

Last updated 12 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian grandad who ‘died’ seven times gets new lease of life

In the space of four years, grandfather Colin Barber 'died' seven times.

Last updated 30 April 2010
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Driver killed, three badly hurt in road smash near Penrith

A man has been killed and three other people seriously injured in a three-vehicle smash on the A6 north of Penrith.

Last updated 29 April 2010
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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.

Last updated 12 April 2010
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Tories confident Rory Stewart will take over from David Maclean

The campaign in Penrith and Border is likely to be dominated by Rory the Tory. Rory Stewart was chosen last October to succeed retiring MP David Maclean and is expected to retain the safe Conservative seat comfortably.

Last updated 8 April 2010
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Cumbria university chiefs urged not to sell Newton Rigg campus farms

Key figures from Cumbria’s rural economy have issued an impassioned plea to university chiefs in the county, urging them not to sell off two farms attached to the campus at Newton Rigg near Penrith.

Last updated 23 March 2010
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£5.6 million scheme to stop flooding in Penrith

Work has begun on a new £5.6 million flood alleviation scheme in Penrith.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Cumbrian dental practice launches money-off loyalty cards

A dental practice in Cumbria is launching a loyalty card for patients offering them discounts at shops and businesses.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Cumbrian MP’s message to wind farm developers: Pack up and leave

The rejection of a windfarm near Penrith has sent a clear message to developers: “Stay away from Cumbria and build offshore,” an MP said.

Last updated 19 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

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?

Last updated 17 February 2010
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Penrith neighbourhood policing news

News and information on Penrith neighbourhood policing

Last updated 13 February 2010
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Meet Rory Stewart in The George Hotel

Penrith and the Border Conservative Association have organised an informal gathering with Supper to meet Rory Stewart - Parliamentary candidate for Penrith and the Border.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Lazonby's Got Talent Saturday 27th February 2010

The live final on Saturday 27th February 2010 in Lazonby Village Hall from 7pm. Would you like to come along? All money raised is donated to local charities. Tickets Adults £5, Children £3 and under 4's free.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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New location revealed for wedding vows at Inn on the Lake

Over 150 brides travelled to Inn on the Lake from London and the South coast, to attend their most spectacular wedding fayre. In the hotel grounds a huge marquee was launched as a new venue that can be hired for weddings in the gardens - to accommodate up to 200 guests.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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