7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (377+ words) 15 M Council Tax Debt Mountain as Thousands Face Bailiff Action Westmorland and Furness Council is owed more than 15 million in unpaid council tax, according to figures obtained by Penrith. Town show a sharp increasing in the amount of unpaid council…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (174+ words) A Penrith charity dedicated to supporting those with autism has received a funding boost of "1, 500 from Barratt Homes to support its essential services. Sheila Gregory, Chair of Trustees at Triple A Project, said: "We were delighted to receive this donation…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (240+ words) A'lane closure has been put in place on Cromwell Road in Penrith after temporary steel road plates covering an excavation became dislodged and fell into the hole beneath. The incident occurred on the approach to the Morrisons roundabout, one of…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1184+ words) Police in Cumbria are urging people to help them protect the vulnerable from "heartless, cold and ruthless" fraudsters targeting victims by phone. Officers have also enlisted the help of pharmacists, taxi drivers and businesses to assist them in warning the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (298+ words) Officers from Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have had a busy and productive few days in Penrith with arrests for shoplifting, drink driving, catching individuals in the act taking drugs in public spaces and vehicles with no insurance driving in…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (378+ words) A retrospective planning application for advertising consent and listed building consent submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council for advertising signage installed at the King Vape Shop on Devonshire Street, Penrith has attracted strong opposition from members of the public with…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (552+ words) Westmorland and Furness council are urging people to speak up for hidden or overlooked heritage gems in towns, villages and communities to ensure their value is recognised and they are protected for future generations." Heritage assets of local importance are…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (198+ words) A Government appointed inspector has upheld a ban on the Flusco landfill site accepting any more waste after an appeal against Environment Agency action against the the site's operators, Seletia (F) failed, The Government's Planning Inspectorate upheld the Environment Agency's decision…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (396+ words) Concerns are being raised by teachers, parents and members of the public after it emerged that both of Penrith's secondary schools could soon be controlled by the same academy trust. The development follows the recent announcement that Ullswater Community College…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (308+ words) Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) is thanking David Savage as he steps down from his role as Lay Member following more than a decade of dedicated service to the partnership. David, the Board's longest-serving member, has made a significant contribution…...