Carlisle, Cumbria and the Lake District have – so far, been referenced in almost every episode of new Doctor Who. ● In episode 7 – ‘The Bells Of St John’ – written by Stephen Moffat, the Doc was taking some … Continue reading
Being a longstanding Sky Customer can be a mixed affair at the best of times, sometimes they can do you a good turn, movies or HD free for 6 months, a better Broadband deal, etc. At worst, they are guilty … Continue reading
The Olympic Torch relay hits Cumbria later this month. The torch is to be carried though Carlisle by 14 runners, 6 of which are from Carlisle, 1 from Wigton and the rest from outside of the county. In a carefully … Continue reading
I read with interest the current 4G trial going on in the Cumbrian village of Kaber. Residents there have been given a years free access to the 4G signal using dongles and Mi-FI units. Judging by the feedback from residents … Continue reading
According to the News And Star rag, the Cumbrian economy benefited to the tune of £1.7 million semolian’s off of the back of Radio One Big Weekend in May of this year. A follow up event is being planned for … Continue reading
Cumbria has received the biggest share of government subsidy to improve broadband links in the county, over the next three years. £17 mil. of the estimated £530 mil. pot was allocated, the lions share compared to nothing in London. This … Continue reading
The News & Star rag is reporting that TV star Ade Edmondson’s car was broken into whilst filming in the Lanercost area of North Cumbria. This made Spaceman think that whilst events such as Radio One Big Weekend & the … Continue reading
University of Cumbria Students have been recreating the Gaga meat dress in tribute to her appearance at Radio 1′s big weekend on Sunday 15 at Carlisle Airfield. All meat from the dress was given to the local animal refuge. In … Continue reading