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
Tag: News & Star
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?
Going underground
Cumbria could join an exclusive global club if it chooses to stay in the running to house a nuclear waste… Read more Going underground
Abbeytown prepares for battle
During the run up to the Cumbria County Council vote on the nuclear repository I wrote a few background articles… Read more Abbeytown prepares for battle
Stunned Sellafield staff – what now?
When I started work in Carlisle I was told that one of the big issues for Cumbria was the storage… Read more Stunned Sellafield staff – what now?
‘Keystone Cops’ tractor chase
Tractor man’s erratic driving after suspicions over wife One of the biggest challenges facing a press photographer covering a court… Read more ‘Keystone Cops’ tractor chase
Predator jailed for 10 years
This was one of my last stories before I left the Carlisle News & Star. One of the most important… Read more Predator jailed for 10 years
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
Miliband sings council’s praises
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