Richard's spreading the word
When the Reverend Canon Dr Richard Pratt closes the door to his vicarage in January and heads to West Cumbria, Carlisle will surely seem a quieter place.
Shy captain of the good ship Playground
Not everyone gets the chance to build a Viking Longship these days. Admittedly, not many would want to, but Alister Neville jumped at the chance.
Past & Present
The grandest pumping station in Christendom
As early as 1818 the Carlisle Patriot received a letter suggesting a water company for Carlisle.
Arts News
Comedy, romance, tragedy and horror – on a stage near you next week
Penrith Players turn their hand to Terence Rattigan’s moral dilemma The Deep Blue Sea for their next production, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday next week.
When the Reverend Canon Dr Richard Pratt closes the door to his vicarage in January and heads to West Cumbria, Carlisle will surely seem a quieter place.
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The annual trauma of tax return submission time is no longer a distant prospect. It has been heralded early this year by reminders from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) popping through people’s doors.