Thursday, 04 December 2008

Cold weather wreaks havoc in Cumbria - but worst still to come

Cold weather photo SLIDESHOW: Snow, ice and rain created treacherous conditions across Cumbria – but forecasters warned the worst is still to come

Schools break world record

bigsing2mw Pupils at two north Cumbrian schools sang their hearts out to become world record breakers.

Video news bulletin

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Win a £1,000 diamond in time for Christmas

Diamond ring photo We’ve teamed up with Nicholson & Coulthard Ltd, Carlisle’s leading goldsmiths, to offer readers the chance to win a £1,000 diamond, to be set into a mount of your choice, ready in time for Christmas . . .

Carlisle Xmas market boost

xmasmarketmw Fifty stalls from around the world will feature in Carlisle’s Xmas market which opens for business next week

Lighting up Carlisle Cathedral

ptchandelier1 Carlisle Cathedral is set to be lit up in the new year thanks to four spectacular chandeliers being fitted at a cost of £200,000

VIDEO: Top 50 hymns

Reverend Clive Shaw A Cumbrian vicar will play 50 hymns in five hours to raise much-needed funds for his church

Shops paying the price

Car park photo Carlisle traders fear parking increases may force closures and cost jobs

Letters & Comment

Tacky stalls won’t draw the crowds

CARLISLE’S reputation as the Christmas city is undoubtedly endorsed and enhanced by its varied programme of seasonal events and activities.

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