It is hard to believe but it is approaching the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which originally took… Read more Showing solidarity for Ukraine
Tag: Cumbria
The Taborers Society
I was enjoying a quiet pint with a mate in Carlisle on Saturday when a group, who had pre-booked a… Read more The Taborers Society
Storm Desmond 10 years on
Last week marked the tenth anniversary of the Storm Desmond in 2015 which also marked the started its aftermath which… Read more Storm Desmond 10 years on
Jennings Brewery gets new kit and an assistant brewer
JENNINGS Brewery in Cockermouth has taken delivery of 11 new fermentation vessels to help expand capacity and make the business… Read more Jennings Brewery gets new kit and an assistant brewer
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
Peat & Diesel
REVIEW: The Old Fire Station in Carlisle. Friday, July 25, 2025. SIX years ago I was between jobs in Carlisle,… Read more Peat & Diesel
Hounds a leaping
I ventured out west today to catch a couple of the hound racing trails near Kirkland in Cumbria today for… Read more Hounds a leaping
My next photo project: welcome to the world of hound trailing
ON Saturday I attended my first hound racing meeting, in the Cockermouth area, in around eight years. I was convinced… Read more My next photo project: welcome to the world of hound trailing
Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle
While I was first living in Carlisle I followed the saga of the Central Plaza Hotel which was apparently named… Read more Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle
The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts
While I was working in Barrow in Furness at the North West Evening Mail I got the chance to photograph… Read more The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts
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