Penrith community news

Tories confident Rory Stewart will take over from David Maclean

Penrith photo 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

Karon Kirkland photo 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
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Penrith Local is looking for a Community Correspondent

h_and_s Linda Mellor Jan 2010.jpg 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

rory stewart talking to audience.jpg 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

Lazonby 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

Gazebo marquee and hotel 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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Penrith Working Together 50+ Forum

adult cultural flyer ‘Changes in charging for some adult services: have your say’ Thursday 28th January at 12.30 – 3.30pm Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, CA11 7QY Join in!

Last updated 21 January 2010
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Cumbria’s Safety Cameras keeping our roads safe

Cumbria Safety Cameras play a major part in helping to keep our county’s roads safe. The government funded organisation is tasked with reducing speeding drivers and lowering the number of people killed or seriously injured on Cumbria’s roads.

Last updated 18 January 2010
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Public show Eden council what they want to see in Penrith

Artists photo An arts centre, a new supermarket, wide open spaces and even an ‘Eden Eye’ are among the things people would like to see in Penrith.

Last updated 16 January 2010
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Rory Stewart sets out vision for Iraq and Afghanistan

Rory Stewart outside Devonshire Arcade Penrith.jpg Would-be Cumbrian MP Rory Stewart made an impassioned plea for a scaling back of intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan at a special preview screening of his TV documentary on Lawrence of Arabia.

Last updated 16 January 2010
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Fund raising big adventure on Mongol Rally, can you help?

tom tindale.jpg Tom Tindale and Sarah O'Sullivan are taking part in the 2010 Mongol Rally, driving up to 10,000 miles in 4 weeks across rugged terrain to the Mongolian Capital of Ullaan Baatar. Can you help Tom and Sarah?

Last updated 14 January 2010
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FREE Public Talk on Buddhist Meditation

Buddhist centre Interested in Budhism? Come to a free talk in Penrith at the centre for Remedial Massage and find out more. Weekly classes are also available.

Last updated 9 January 2010
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More snow means more work or no school for some

Lots of snow and no school.jpg More than 120 of Cumbria's schools closed due to snow today giving many school children the day off to enjoy the snow. Traffic Officers from the Highways Agency were out on Patrol on M6 this morning, the snowy conditions will mean more work for them.

Last updated 5 January 2010
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Snowy landscapes and icy roads - more snow expected overnight

Before sunrise in Hutton-in-the-Forest Cumbria.jpg Temperatures dropped as low as -11 degrees last night. Much of last week's snow is frozen solid and compacted on roads making driving condtions around Penrith area very tricky. More photos added today.

Last updated 4 January 2010
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Wetheriggs Animal Rescue January 2010 Winter Appeal

macaw The Winter months are a really tough time of the year for Wetheriggs when more animals come in, food bills rise and heating bills considerably increase. Can you help?

Last updated 4 January 2010
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Partygoers urged to wrap up as temperatures remain below zero overnight

NHS Cumbria is asking people heading out to celebrate to take precautions, be prepared, keep warm and inform others if their plans change. Partygoers are being urged to wrap up this New Year's Eve as temperatures remain below zero overnight.