Students across the Westmorland and Furness area celebrate exam success following GCSE results day.
Early indications show results in the area have improved for all pupils compared to the last time students sat physical exams in 2019. For disadvantaged pupils, grades 4 to 9 are up 2.4% and grades 5 to 9 are up 3.5%.
We will continue to provide key services over the Bank Holiday but some of our offices will be closed on Monday 28 August 2023. The main switchboard number (0300 373 3300) was closed at 5pm today and will reopen on Tuesday 29 August at 9am.
Come along to Penrith and Eden Museum with your archaeological finds to have them identified by the region’s Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer, Alex Whitlock.
Anyone is welcome to bring along for identification portable archaeological material or historical objects they have found or acquired locally.
Monday 4 September | 12pm-2pm | Free entry
Never bin batteries or electrical items
It’s easy to think something so small won’t matter, but throwing batteries or small electricals in with your general rubbish can lead to serious and dangerous fires.
Don’t let your battery cause the next fire. Always recycle batteries and electricals separately.
Have you been thinking about fostering? Find out more about fostering and chat to our friendly team and carers at our upcoming drop in event at the Costa on Angel Square in Penrith. The event will take place on Thursday 7 September at 12pm.
We urgently need more carers for children of all ages in your area.
If you have a spare room a child could call their own and are great with children and young people, we'd love to speak to you. No need to book, just come along and enjoy a brew on us and ask any questions you might have.
Amazing events coming up in our libraries!
We have a lineup of amazing events coming up! Check out our range of activities for all ages at our libraries, including chess, yoga, marine biology talk, and more.
Plus, enjoy regular events like Chess Club, Baby Bounce, Lego Club...The list goes on!
Heart attack symptoms and signs can vary from person to person. The most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women is squeezing across the chest or a feeling of unease.
But symptoms don’t always feel severe – lesser-known symptoms include a feeling of pressure or heaviness across your chest, shortness of breath, feeling or being sick and back or jaw pain without any chest pain.
It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. If you think you or somebody you’re with is having a heart attack, don’t be tempted to wait to see what happens.
