News round-up

‘I was on Obama’s security detail’

Published 29 August 2008

mbobama ONE of the highlights of Nick’s tour, which ended last weekend, was being given key responsibility for the security which surrounded a visit from US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama earlier in the summer.

Sick vandals continue to steal from the grave of cancer victim

Published 29 August 2008

A GRIEVING widow has told how flowers and gifts which she left on her husband’s grave at Carlisle Cemetery were stolen within hours.

I’ve won the cup... with a little help from Jack Charlton

Published 29 August 2008

Cups of cheer... wheelchair-bound Alistair Corps-Bell shows off his trophy haul at a competition for disabled anglers.

Residents living in fear of crime on town streets

Published 29 August 2008

FEAR of crime in Wigton is growing according to the town councillor calling for more high visibility police patrols.

Wind turbine plans have turned my life into one big horror film

Published 29 August 2008

PLANS for a windfarm have triggered a storm of controversy in a village overlooking the site.

Following grandad’s Afghan footsteps

Published 29 August 2008

THE man who led Cumbria’s part-time soldiers through a six-month mission in war-torn Afghanistan was following in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Residents living in fear of crime on town streets

Published 29 August 2008

FEAR of crime in Wigton is growing according to the town councillor calling for more high visibility police patrols.

Park pop could be switched to new 2009 date

Published 29 August 2008

CARLISLE Live organiser Andrew Tinkler said they will consider moving next year’s event away from a bank holiday as big-name bands and a fireworks spectacular failed to save it from the credit crunch.

Elizabeth helps city law firm spread its wings

Published 29 August 2008

Elizabeth Berry is the latest recruit to an expanding north Cumbrian law practice.The family law solicitor has just joined Wragg Mark-Bell which has offices in Carlisle and Dalston.

Schools riding high on wave of success

Published 29 August 2008

NORTH Allerdale’s secondary schools are looking forward to a bright new academic year after achieving their best results.

£60,000 to fix chimney

Published 29 August 2008

A WIGTON industrial landmark is undergoing £60,000 of vital safety work.

Backing for new sewage unit site

Published 29 August 2008

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new sewage treatment works in a Cumbrian village is splitting opinion, with some residents now speaking out in support.

Pair remanded after Wigton street stabbing

Published 28 August 2008

A TEENAGE boy and a man have been remanded in custody following a street stabbing in Wigton.

Pair remanded in custody after stabbing

Published 28 August 2008

A TEENAGE boy and a man have been remanded in custody following a street stabbing in Wigton.

Our Helen is new face of Blue Peter

Published 28 August 2008

CUMBRIAN Helen Skelton is the new Blue Peter presenter.

New chapter opens in city’s education

Published 28 August 2008

BROTHERS Lee and Joe Herring were among the first to get a glimpse of their new school yesterday as Carlisle’s academies opened their doors to visitors.