Tonight I experienced what is described as the annual town celebration that is The Winter Droving and a magical celebration… Read more Penrith Winter Droving
Tag: Cumbria
The World Gurning Championships
This weekend I witnessed two Guinness world records when I visited the Egremont Crab Fair. Ever since I first moved… Read more The World Gurning Championships
New start
I first moved to Inverness almost four years ago from Carlisle and it would appear that I am moving back… Read more New start
Unpublished photos: Shoulders in 1993
Related: The Fun Never Stops by Shoulders This was a strange one because I was asked to cover a local… Read more Unpublished photos: Shoulders in 1993
Councillor quits role over dump vote
This was a shock when a member of Cumbria County Council’s cabinet resigned following the crunch vote over whether or… Read more Councillor quits role over dump vote
Insulted
More reaction from the unions and local MP following the controversial vote by the cabinet of Cumbria County Council against… Read more Insulted
Bigger challenge than Channel Tunnel
SENIOR councillors from three Cumbrian local authorities were today making crunch decisions on whether or not to stay in the… Read more Bigger challenge than Channel Tunnel
Impact of dump on tourism inconclusive
Tourism was always going to be a major concern for the region when it was suggested that a storage facility… Read more Impact of dump on tourism inconclusive
Protesters spell out ‘No Dump’ message
Another protest story from the run up to the council vote which shows the strength of feeling from local residents… Read more Protesters spell out ‘No Dump’ message
After 30 years are we anywhere nearer an answer?
There were a number of meetings during the run up to the council vote and this was just one of… Read more After 30 years are we anywhere nearer an answer?
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