Fatal house fire in Penrith
A man believed to be in his sixties has died in a house fire in Penrith, Cumbria
Cumbria hosts conference on domestic violence
The conference will explore issues of forced marriage, honour based violence and same sex domestic violence.
Wiggins and Cavendish visit Cumbrian village pub
Hundreds of people in Cumbria were able to see cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish as they dropped in at a pub near Penrith.
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Penrith mansion wins "Garden of the Year"
A country house in Cumbria is to be honoured for its gardens.
Dalemain Mansion near Penrith will receive the prestigious Garden of the Year Award from the Historic Houses Association.
Previous winners of the award include Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace.
78-year-old great granddad skydives for charity
A 78-year-old great grandfather from Penrith has taken part in a tandem skydive to raise money for charity.
Stewart Simpson completed the 10,000 foot jump at the North West Parachute Centre near Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria.
Mr Simpson was raising money and awareness for the UK hearing loss charity Hearing Link.
He took part in his first marathon at the age of 67, and since his retirement in 1999, he has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and walked the Inca Trail in Peru.
– Stewart Simpson, Vice President of Hearing Link"Hearing Link recognises the emotional aspect of hearing loss and provides appropriate support and information.
"It is enormously helpful, even for those who have lived with hearing loss for some time and have found their own ways to manage their situation.
"There are always new things to learn and new options and opportunities coming about."
"The fear associated with hearing loss is not often recognised. Nor are the other emotions that can come about when you lose some or all of your hearing - for instance, grief, embarrassment, anger, frustration and isolation."
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Full Report: Penrith 'CSI' detectives
Part of Cumbria became a major crime scene today with reports of people being killed and a car found splattered with blood.
Fortunately, although the episode sounds like it could be part of CSI, it was all part of an elaborate exercise for forensic science students at the University of Cumbria.
Tim Backshall went to have a look at the gruesome discoveries, and you can watch his full report below.
Students find 'footprints, DNA and bullets' as part of exercise
– Benjamin Aitken, Forensic Science student, University of Cumbria"We had no idea of the incident we were going to be given or the location.
"We've had a great deal of practice at the crime scene house but nothing quite compares to coming into the field to work with it."
– Jason Hamilton, Forensic Science student, University of Cumbria"This morning we were told there was a body found in the forest. We found when we got here there were various different types of evidence dotted around.
"We've got footprints, DNA, even a mobile phone and a bullet cartridge to look at."
Students gather evidence from 'crime scene'
CSI: Penrith
A major police incident is being investigated near Penrith - but only for the benefit of forensic science students at the University of Cumbria!
They will be taking part in a realistic two day simulation involving drugs, explosives, firearms and "dead" bodies.
It is the first time such an event has been held at the Newton Rigg campus.
A number of crime scenes have been set up across the campus and in disused barns and fields.
Cumbria Constabulary's dogs section is involved as are a number of special constables.
Mike Tonge, the Head of the Institute for Policing and Criminal Justice, is acting as senior investigating officer.
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Family pay tribute to teenage crash victim
The family of a teenager who died in a crash in Penrith on Thursday (7th March) have paid tribute to a ‘much loved’ man who was a ‘devoted dad’.
19-year-old Robin Hewitt, from Milner Mount in Penrith, died in the accident near Eamont Bridge.
He was a passenger in a BMW car which hit a tree by the side of the B5320.
The 23-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A spokesperson from Robin's family said:
"Robin was a much loved son and brother and was a devoted father to Leon.
“He will be very sadly missed by his parents Susan and Phillip, his brothers, Robert and Ross, and all the extended family members.”
Lorry breaks down on busy Penrith roundabout
There is some traffic congestion in Penrith, after a lorry had the misfortune to break down on a roundabout.
The roundabout is by the top of Haweswater Road, near The Rooster cafe.
Access all areas for Penrith rescue services
A new all-purpose vehicle has been acquired by Cumbria County Council's Fire and Rescue Service and Bay Search and Rescue.
The Hagglund BV206, based at Cumbria's new fire headquarters in Penrith, will provide additional water, wildlife and extreme weather capabilities.
The Hagglund can transport 19 people and can operate on tricky surfaces like deep mud, ice, snow and water.
Two new rescue vehicles for Penrith rescue services
Two new all-purpose vehicles have been acquired by Cumbria County Council's Fire and Rescue Service and Bay Search and Rescue.
The Hagglund BV206's, based at Cumbria's new fire headquarters in Penrith, will provide additional water, wildlife and extreme weather capabilities.
The Hagglund can transport 19 people and can operate on tricky surfaces like deep mud, ice, snow and water.
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