“Do you enjoy writing disrespectful articles?”

I had a rather strange and unexpected conversation at the mayor making ceremony in Carlisle last week but let’s just… Read more “Do you enjoy writing disrespectful articles?”

Trojan Dogs video shoot

During the spring of 2019 my friend and guitarist, and general creative, Troy Slater asked me if I was interested… Read more Trojan Dogs video shoot

I have always liked The Brickyard in Carlisle as a venue and I saw some good gigs there the last… Read more Snapped Ankles bring collective energy

At the weekend I dutifully paid my annual Call of Duty tax for the latest instalment of the game which… Read more Call of Duty tax

I first moved to Inverness almost four years ago from Carlisle and it would appear that I am moving back… Read more New start

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

Commissioner forced to admit ‘concerns’ raised with police This was quite a good one – not exactly the original expenses… Read more Whistleblowing probe from crime chief’s own office

Leader spells out party vision to voters during stop in Carlisle The last of the party leaders and perhaps the… Read more UKIP support rising in Cumbria – Farage

Labour leader in ‘key seat’ of Carlisle Another party leader but this time it was the Opposition – Labour’s ed… Read more Miliband sings council’s praises

Cameron tells Pirelli staff: ‘Many paid more than me’ This was a stage managed visit by the Prime Minister, David… Read more PM blasts chief’s pay