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
Tag: Cumbria
UKIP support rising in Cumbria – Farage
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
PM blasts chief’s pay
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
Keswick traders call for rethink over “parasytic” Convention
The Keswick Convention was always a controversial subject with local residents. Spread over three weeks the annual religious gathering attracts… Read more Keswick traders call for rethink over “parasytic” Convention
Military flies to aid of cut-off communities
MILITARY personnel were drafted in this week to airlift much needed supplies to isolated and vulnerable residents around eastern parts… Read more Military flies to aid of cut-off communities
Horse fair “attracting wrong type of people”, says gypsy leader
Following on from my earlier reports from the horse fair this was another of those unexpected comments which made the… Read more Horse fair “attracting wrong type of people”, says gypsy leader
Marli takes honours in first major trail of season
When I first started working in Cumbria I was introduced to a sport that is strongly unique to the north… Read more Marli takes honours in first major trail of season
On target for a great break in the Lakes
Of course travel writing is not limited to far flung and glamorous locations as we are spoilt for choice for… Read more On target for a great break in the Lakes
Appleby flood measures will not be based on “half the story”
THERE is too much gravel clogging the River Eden according to Appleby residents who attended a public meeting this week.… Read more Appleby flood measures will not be based on “half the story”
Business boost to villages which felt the full force of December storms
TWO Lakeland villages, which felt the full force of Storm Desmond, were overrun with visitors during the half term break,… Read more Business boost to villages which felt the full force of December storms
