A good Freedom of Information (FOI) request usually leads to a decent article for the paper and this was a… Read more Time to stop all attacks on NHS heroes
Month: Apr 2022
‘No justice’
Woman who suffered abuse at the hands of former husband claims sentence was too lenient This was a case where a woman, who was… Read more ‘No justice’
Ten-year horse fair ban and jail for feuding travellers
This was a bizarre case which ended up in court. It was quite bizarre that the pair had been taunting… Read more Ten-year horse fair ban and jail for feuding travellers
Jumble sale helps Ukraine
Two stories from today’s paper about local youngsters’ fundraising efforts to help the situation in Ukraine. It is heartwarming to… Read more Jumble sale helps Ukraine
Investment for battlefield site
I had quite a good interview with the chief executive of the National Trust for Scotland last week about he… Read more Investment for battlefield site
Close shave for sick team-mate
I quite liked this story (also in today’s paper) about team-mates who had their heads shave to show solidarity for… Read more Close shave for sick team-mate
Highland supplies bound for Ukraine
Another story from today’s paper about a cargo of medical supplies collected in the Highlands which is now headed for… Read more Highland supplies bound for Ukraine
City collects for people in Ukraine
The pictures of the pipe band that I shot at the weekend were used in Tuesday’s Inverness Courier and today’s… Read more City collects for people in Ukraine
Predator jailed for 10 years
This was one of my last stories before I left the Carlisle News & Star. One of the most important… Read more Predator jailed for 10 years
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
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