Emergency services responded to reports of a light aircraft had crash north of Troutbeck. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pilot killed in north Cumbria plane crash

Toby's goal since he was four is to become a principal ballet dancer at the Royal Opera House. And now, he's a step closer to fulfilling that dream after receiving an acceptance letter to study at the Royal Ballet School in London.

How a Penrith dancer pirouetted his way into a prestigious ballet school

An A-level student from Cumbria says she is 'really disappointed' after after losing her place at a Edinburgh University to study veterinary science.

Penrith student's dream of university up in the air after results downgraded

Traffic is unable to pass through while the fish is removed from the carriageway. 

Lorry transporting salmon sheds load blocking road near Penrith

It had closed it to maintain social distancing but shops say it's been a kick in the teeth when they're trying to restart the economy.

Council reverses decision to close road through Penrith

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Cumbria Police are investigating the blaze that broke out on King Street early, on Thursday morning.


Police believe Penrith fire was 'started deliberately'

The main route through Penrith has been closed to vehicles on the first weekend since non-essential shops have been allowed to reopen

Main route through Penrith closed to maintain social distancing

An ambulance crew responding to call were forced to do a U-turn after their path was blocked due to a controversial road closure in Penrith.

Ambulance blocked after roads closed in Penrith for social distancing

Coronavirus is the third setback the estate has faced in the last 6 months.

Lowther Castle and Gardens partially reopens for visitors

The 51-year-old woman was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle to be treated for  serious injuries.

Cyclist left with serious injuries after crash near Penrith

An independent review found the site is 'not financially viable.'


Newton Rigg College set to close with loss of 117 jobs

The site in Penrith will open seven days a week and is operating on an appointment-only basis for NHS staff and other key workers.

Drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens in Cumbria

A driver who cause the death of a 72-year-old man by careless driving in Penrith has been sentenced. 

Delivery driver sentenced for causing death of Penrith pensioner

A Cumbrian cyclist who was left paralysed from the neck down after a catastrophic crash has died.

Paralysed cyclist turns off ventilator, aged 60

The elderly woman was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where she remains in a serious condition. 

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