1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (492+ words) A campaigner who has faced a £20,000 lawsuit over Facebook posts about the so-called Penrith “pong” was shortlisted for an international award. Jeff Thomson started the Fresh Air for Penrith campaign in 2003 and has been vocal on the issue of the…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (243+ words) Traders attending this year’s Appleby Horse Fair are urged to make sure they are selling genuine and safe items. Last year, Trading Standards seized over £38,000-worth of counterfeit goods from the fair, including fake designer sunglasses. Counterfeit goods – including alcohol,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (325+ words) A rider has died following an accident at Penrith horse trials. Kerry Donoghue, aged 42, died following a cross-country accident riding Carneyhaugh Rua at the event, which was taking place at Frenchfield Farm on Saturday. It is run by the Northern…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (530+ words) A Long Marton farmer has alleged that a wall and fence at his property was damaged by Appleby Horse Fair goers last month ­— and is criticising the police operation he says encouraged travellers to camp out on the bridleway that…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (539+ words) A new peer based in the Eden area plans to be an active voice for Cumbria when she takes up her appointment in the House of Lords. Julia Aglionby, 56, of Armathwaite, was one of the 26 new members of the Lords…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (394+ words) A bid to breathe new life into an historic Penrith pub and hotel which has been vacant for many years was given a boost this week. Listed building consent to enable the re-instatement of the Two Lions, in Great Dockray,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (462+ words) A well-known Penrith business is set to embark on a major new chapter this autumn as its founders prepare for a well-earned retirement, paving the way for an exciting rebranding of its premises. Lakeland Embroidery, now trading as Lakeland at…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (609+ words) On the pitch, Penrith AFC manager Jim Nichols and players have spent this week preparing for their first Northern League game of the season — and areaiming to win it for Billy. Penrith rounded off their series of summer friendly fixtures…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (350+ words) A Penrith man who assaulted his former partner and her mother has been banned from contacting them both as part of his punishment. Jamie Ayers, 42, went to his ex-girlfriend’s Eden village home on April 15 last year. Prosecutor Alex Wood told…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (998+ words) Penrith Football Club chairman Billy Williams, who worked tirelessly to protect a club he loved during six decades of unstinting service, creating opportunities for young footballers of all ages and abilities, has died at the age of 79. Billy was a…...