Sunday, 06 July 2008

Courtenay threatens legal action over Carlisle United sale

John Courtenay photo Former Carlisle United owner John Courtenay has threatened legal action over the club’s sale as it emerged that his long-running claim over its floodplain land remains unresolved

Steve's school of rock

Steve Harrison photo A veteran musician is launching a rock and pop school for would-be stars aged between seven and 16

Baby Morgan heals his parents' grief

Roxanne Irving photo When Roxanne Irving’s baby died at just two weeks old, she never imagined she could feel joy again

Hundreds set to gather for Sarah’s funeral

Sarah Bryant photo Soldier Sarah Bryant died in Afghanistan doing a job she loved and on Monday, hundreds of mourners will gather in Wetheral for her funeral. Today, we go behind the scenes with our troops in the country to see what life there is like in three special videos

It ain't haaf hard work

Haaf netting photo Cumbria's 'Viking' fishermen, the haaf netters, are battling a tide of red tape to save their treasured way of life

Tinkler gets Downing St call

mbtinkler1 Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler has been asked to help a Government think-tank come up with ways to cut fuel wastage

A day he'll never forget

George Sansom photo George Sansom has lost count of the body bags he's filled but he won't forget the day he found his son’s best friend dead

From hotel to OAP village?

Skinburness Hotel photo A landmark hotel - empty since 2006 - could be demolished and a retirement village built in its place

Farming

Race to buy £7,000-an-acre farmland

farmland 04lou The average cost of farmland has broken through the £5,000-an-acre barrier following a 38 per cent jump in prices during the past year.

Letters & Comment

Fare-payers not the only ones left behind

I question the accuracy of the news report stating that fare-paying passengers are left standing due to buses full of free-travelling pensioners (The Cumberland News, June 27).

Ex-pats

Globe graphic Are you an ex-pat Cumbrian? Tell us where you live, what life's like and leave a message for your friends still here

Family history

Family History Do you need a hand with your family history research? Post your details here and somebody may be able to help you

CN Group Business Awards 2008

CN Group Business Awards logo - NEW CN Group, owner of newspapers across Cumbria, has launched for awards for business to highlight innovation, entrepreneurialism and success both at home and abroad. They will also recognise corporate achievement and individual brilliance. Find out about them here

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Would you use a park and ride scheme if it was introduced in Carlisle?

No, it is much more convenient to use my car

Yes, it would take all the hassle out of driving in the city and trying to find a parking spot

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