Penrith

Cumberland Council says it wants to ensure it meets the "rapidly changing needs" of users.

A company is seeking to build a 100-caravan site to be created on agricultural land in Cumbria.

Residents in Sockbridge and Tirril now have more say over what is built in their community.

Cumbrian residents speak of long delays to their post as an MP prepares to meet Royal Mail bosses.

Stories include a rescue of sheep from a roof and a plea to remove the Lake District's heritage title.

John Cairns is among 13 Cumbrians to be awarded a King's Birthday Honour.

The additional places will "futureproof Penrith", Westmorland and Furness Council is told.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the decision has been handed over to the Department for Transport.