Penrith

British

/ pɛnˈrɪθ /

noun

a market town in NW England, in Cumbria. Pop: 14 471 (2001)

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The 81-year-old, from Penrith in Cumbria was known to palliative care services in Carlisle before he was jailed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Overnight into Monday, temperatures are expected to fall to as low as -1C in Penrith, with northern areas of Scotland set for temperatures of -6C.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

There were victories too for Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers in the NRL matches.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

The A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner and the A628 have been closed since midnight.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

I remembered that, when I spoke to her on the hillside near Penrith, it had seemed to me then that she had some inkling of the truth.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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