Friday, 03 September 2010

Bats are sweet things really

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Bats have often had a bad press thanks to Dracula films. But the creatures are very misunderstood, and now their numbers are growing in Cumbria it's time to take a closer look.

13 years after her death, Princess Diana remembered

Diana photo Rae McGrath, a co-Laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize, admits he is no fan of the royal family. But having worked closely with Princess Diana he grew to greatly value her contribution to the landmines campaign. Here he shares his memories

News Focus

Truants targeted as Cumbrian children go back to school

Stephen Mason photo The new school year starts on Monday so it’s back to school for some 68,000 Cumbrian youngsters. Or that’s the theory. The reality is somewhat different.

Timeline

Ready for Border TV reunion

Henry Noblett photo Next Saturday, September 4, Norman Fraser will be making the trip from Edinburgh, where he now lives, to join ex-work colleagues from Border Television at a reunion party at the Shepherds Inn, Carlisle.

Food & drink

Allergy-free food for the holidays

allergy222 Chef Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne will be taking an extra special suitcase on holiday with her this summer – full of food.

Write Stuff

Robbie Williams is not vital

How disappointing to hear that Robbie Williams has rejoined Take That.

Webwatch blog

Facebook hit for Old Carlisle pictures

Old Carlisle picture Mysterious fires, old pub names, Jimi Hendrix and nostalgic pictures of Carlisle have all helped attract over 2,000 to a Facebook page set up to celebrate the city’s heritage. (2 comments)
 

Advertising features

Wood Flooring Sets New Trend

oak2.jpg Advertising feature. The demand for wood flooring has increased dramatically over the last decade or so, and Timberland Flooring, a group that began over 10 years ago and is arguably the largest supplier of specialist timber flooring rose to this demand and remains at the forefront of the most fashionable way for homeowners to self improve their homes.

Vote

Would dog licences - costing something like £10 per year - encourage more responsible ownership?

Yes, more people might think before taking on a puppy

No, the people the authorities want to target won’t bother with one

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