Two protests were planned for the city centre in Carlisle yesterday (Saturday, September 13) – one was by an anti-immigration… Read more Demo and counter demo
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Duchess of Kent RIP
I was saddened to hear today of the passing of the Duchess of Kent aged 92. I only met her… Read more Duchess of Kent RIP
Jennings Brewery’s head brewer
Recently the former Jennings Brewery brand in Cockermouth was revived or relaunched this year and I thought it would be… Read more Jennings Brewery’s head brewer
Antisocial yob biker showing off in front of police not once but three times
There were some fun and games to be had on Thursday when police were conducting the latest high profile event… Read more Antisocial yob biker showing off in front of police not once but three times
Coverage of royal visits
I was reminded recently of my experience in covering royal visits over the years and as I recall, as you… Read more Coverage of royal visits
It’s not every day that you meet a statue
When you see statues they are usually of people who have long since passed away, and usually they have dodgy… Read more It’s not every day that you meet a statue
Cumberland Council will pull direct funding amid Israel conflict
I got an unexpected statement yesterday from the Cumberland Labour Group saying that Cumberland Council had set the wheels in… Read more Cumberland Council will pull direct funding amid Israel conflict
You gotta feel old when your work gets used for a nostalgia feature: The day I met Alan Rickman
Read more: Nostalgia: Movie star Alan Rickman takes a stroll in Barrow One day at work at the Cumberland &… Read more You gotta feel old when your work gets used for a nostalgia feature: The day I met Alan Rickman
The 20th anniversary of Bloody Sunday: and how I first saw Jeremy Corbyn and did not know who he was
When I was at Stradbroke College in Sheffield, between 1991 and 1992, we were always looking to getting the perfect… Read more The 20th anniversary of Bloody Sunday: and how I first saw Jeremy Corbyn and did not know who he was
Sycamore Gap: Coming Home
Today I touched the trunk of the trunk of the Sycamore Gap tree, after the art installation was unveiled at… Read more Sycamore Gap: Coming Home
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