Two protests were planned for the city centre in Carlisle yesterday (Saturday, September 13) – one was by an anti-immigration… Read more Demo and counter demo
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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
The 20th anniversary of Bloody Sunday: and how I first saw Jeremy Corbyn and did not know who he was
When I was at Stradbroke College in Sheffield, between 1991 and 1992, we were always looking to getting the perfect… Read more The 20th anniversary of Bloody Sunday: and how I first saw Jeremy Corbyn and did not know who he was
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
Wes Streeting visits Carlisle following his announcement of the adult social care shake up
Today I got an early morning call from the leader of Cumberland Council to say that Wes Streeting, the Health… Read more Wes Streeting visits Carlisle following his announcement of the adult social care shake up
John Prescott keeps the red flag flying
Like many people I was saddened to hear this morning that John Prescott had died after a battle with Alzheimer’s… Read more John Prescott keeps the red flag flying
Durham Miners’ Gala 2024
THE Durham Miners’ Gala is a north eastern institution and a great family day out which is locally known as… Read more Durham Miners’ Gala 2024
General Election count 2024
NOW that the dust has settled and a new Government has been installed for the UK I thought I would… Read more General Election count 2024
Hitting the campaign trail in Carlisle
Related article: Labour chief Angela Rayner “loves Carlisle” amid Palestine protest It was all very last minute but last night… Read more Hitting the campaign trail in Carlisle
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