Monday, 08 September 2008

'I’m no monster,' says Brampton mum who killed sons

Meghan Lippiatt photo

A mother who was cleared of murder after killing her two young sons while mentally ill has spoken for the first time, saying: “I am not a monster.”

New Morton estate bid delay

Morton plan photo An application to build a 700-home estate, business park and supermarket in Morton has been delayed

In memory of soldier Dave

Charles David Murray photo The best friend and sister of a soldier killed in Afghanistan are to take on an extreme army run in his memory

Trees felled for flood defence work

Bitts Park photo 100 year old trees in Bitts Park are being chopped down to make way for city flood defences

Reward to find yobs who shot cat

Marmite the cat photo A sickened Carlisle man is offering a cash reward to find the thugs who shot Marmite the cat with a crossbow bolt

Letters & Comment

Remove the road from castle view

Carlisle castle photo We are tourists. We arrive in Carlisle at the railway station, walk towards the Old Town Hall, along Castle Street, visit the cathedral and Tullie House, head for the castle – and wonder why English Heritage allowed the council to approve a motorway right in front of it!

Farming

From New Zealand to Cumbria for sheepdog trials

Jim Wilson photo An ex-pat Cumbrian has returned from New Zealand to get ready for the sheep dog handling world championships.

For Cedric, there is no end of the line

Cedric Martindale photo After a dozen years, £25,000 of his own money, and more consultants’ reports than any man should have to endure, Cedric Martindale’s dream of reopening the Keswick to Penrith rail line remains stubbornly attached to the drawing board

Carlisle United latest

I fear I'll never play for United again – Lumsdon

Chris Lumsdon photo Crocked midfielder Chris Lumsdon has spoken of his fears for his future at Carlisle United as he recovers from the worst injury of his career.

Nominate your local hero for the Cumbria Community Awards

Community Awards logo It's time for your nominations for the Cumbria Community Awards. There are 12 categories ranging from Young Volunteer to Greener Communities

CN Group Business Awards 2008

CN Group Business Awards logo - NEW Judging is taking place in the CN Group Business Awards 2008 after we were flooded with entries in many categories

Vote

Will city chief Maggie Mooney's job share benefit Carlisle and Allerdale councils?

No, both are full time jobs and require all of her attention

Yes, she can learn and show things that will help both

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