On Saturday I visited Penrith for what could potentially be the last Winter Droving festival. The annual event attracts thousands… Read more Could this be the last Penrith Winter Droving?
Tag: Penrith
Reform UK leader speaks in Penrith
Yesterday I was invited to cover an event where the leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, was due to speak… Read more Reform UK leader speaks in Penrith
Penrith Winter Droving
Tonight I experienced what is described as the annual town celebration that is The Winter Droving and a magical celebration… Read more Penrith Winter Droving
Hardship on estate deepens amid low pay and rising debt
With the looming cost of living crisis these stories seemed uncomfortably relevant. When I was in Carlisle residents were feeling… Read more Hardship on estate deepens amid low pay and rising debt
Penrith masterplan vote drama
This meeting followed weeks of campaigning by campaign group Keep Penrith Special and there was a large turnout from campaigners… Read more Penrith masterplan vote drama
Kemplay flyover option labelled “carbuncle at Lake District gateway”
When a politician uses words such as “carbuncle” you can guarantee they have been chosen deliberately to make headlines but… Read more Kemplay flyover option labelled “carbuncle at Lake District gateway”
Feathers fly as neighbour seeks to silence ‘noisy’ menagerie in Penrith
This was a classic neighbour dispute which ended up in court but was withdrawn at the last minute. Reading between… Read more Feathers fly as neighbour seeks to silence ‘noisy’ menagerie in Penrith
Piper sounds lament for fallen Scottish soldiers
It was bizarre that there was a site near Penrith which dated back to the last battle on English soil… Read more Piper sounds lament for fallen Scottish soldiers
Blue plaque marks spot of infamous chapter in Cumbria’s history
I can vaguely remember the TV series The Monocled Mutineer in the 1980s but I was surprised when I realised… Read more Blue plaque marks spot of infamous chapter in Cumbria’s history
Ian Duncan Media 