HERE is a round up of some of the stories that have came out of north and west Cumbria this week that you may have missed.

Penrith butchers shuts its doors after five years

Chopping Block in Penrith which opened in 2019 has decided to close its door. The owner spoke about how times were tough for business owners.

Tim Farron airs the state of dentistry in Cumbria in Parliament

Tim said: "Let's be clear. There are some children in Cumbria who find it easier to get dental treatment travelling to a war zone, than to access NHS dental care where their parents have already paid for through taxes."

Where are the best primary schools in Cumbria?

Our reporter, Ollie Rawlinson, got together a list of the best rated primary schools in Carlisle as the all important application deadline approaches.

Rural Cumbria set to see more affordable housing

The funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will loo at the lack of availability, and accessibility, of affordable rural homes.

Jericho Primary School waves goodbye to some of their longest serving staff members

Karen Pickering, a teaching assistant and Tony Watson, site manager, had given a combined service of 67 years to Jericho Primary School in Whitehaven.

Carlisle welcomes a new playroom

Montessori Playroom, located at 4 West Tower Street, opened its doors on January 8. 

Wigton family thank supporters following their two-year-old son's diagnosis with leukaemia

The family said:  "It's been challenging but with the support from family and neighbours it has made it easier."

"We are absolutely overwhelmed by the support we have received."

Fell assessor completes his 750th Helvellyn climb

Jon Bennett, aged 61, has been working for the Lake District National Park since December 2008 with 2024 being his 16th season in the role.

Snow melting = £163k cannabis drug bust

A cannabis farm was found in Carlisle after an eagle-eyed police officer noticed the house involved was the only one in the street with a roof too warm for snow to settle.

New owners take over Carlisle cafeteria 

The owner of Food 4 Thought stepped back after 11 years in the business!

Emergency Services attend collision near Keswick

The A66 was closed both ways for the majority of the day after a major crash near Keswick.

Scotby Cycles pedals into retirement 

The owner announced a huge closing down sale as he prepares for a well-earned retirement.

Armed police arrest five in Workington

Officers arrested four people, two men aged 43 and 47, and two women aged 43 and 18, on suspicion of affray. A 19-year-old male was also later arrested.

Popular inn set to reopen in 2024

The Brackenrigg Inn announced it will reopen this spring in the first step of its three-year transformation.