When you see statues they are usually of people who have long since passed away, and usually they have dodgy… Read more It’s not every day that you meet a statue
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Cumberland Council will pull direct funding amid Israel conflict
I got an unexpected statement yesterday from the Cumberland Labour Group saying that Cumberland Council had set the wheels in… Read more Cumberland Council will pull direct funding amid Israel conflict
Gasification plant firm set to appeal
Following last week’s special planning committee meeting, where an application for a proposed gasification plant was rejected, I got an… Read more Gasification plant firm set to appeal
Pilgrims’ progress
On Good Friday (April 18) I caught up again with the Carlisle group of pilgrims who set off on this… Read more Pilgrims’ progress
The Meteors at The Brickyard in Carlisle
Last Sunday I managed to get back into covering gigs when psychobilly pioneers The Meteors visited the city for a… Read more The Meteors at The Brickyard in Carlisle
Northern Cross pilgrimage sets off from Carlisle to Lindisfarne
I spent most of today working on an article featuring volunteers who are part of Northern Cross. basically they set… Read more Northern Cross pilgrimage sets off from Carlisle to Lindisfarne
Scoop!
READ MORE: Cumberland councillor slams Labour leadership and quits party AS A journalist you build up contacts and trusted sources… Read more Scoop!
Ministerial visit takes a detour
Yesterday saw a visit to Carlisle by a Government minister with the usual tightly controlled media coverage rules imposed by… Read more Ministerial visit takes a detour
March to support Ukraine
Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and yesterday the occasion was marked by the Ukrainian community… Read more March to support Ukraine
My favourite shot of 2024
I did not have to go too far back to pick my favourite photo of last year as it was… Read more My favourite shot of 2024
