TOP MAN OF FASHION

Published 13 May 2008

Whether it’s a short sleeve, casual, checked or smart shirt, there’s a chance you have seen, and possibly worn, one of Damian Gadsby’s creations.

Just a little something I’ve thrown together

Published 9 May 2008

Driftwood, scraps of fabric from the beach, copper wire, fishing tackle, old newspaper and other discarded materials have all been transformed by artist Julian Longcrake for a new exhibition at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith.

Being a sex symbol is funny

Published 3 May 2008

Roxanne Pallett is delighted to have received her third nomination for sexiest female at tonight’s British Soap Awards.

I know I’m not a bad parent, it just takes one moment . . .

Published 1 May 2008

They’re the ones screaming on the floor of the supermarket aisle. They misbehave in class, cause problems in the playground, while on planes and trains they’re just a nightmare.

Denny, the free spirit who painted Mandela’s portrait

Published 30 April 2008

The reputation for the Bohemian lifestyle of an art student proved altogether too daunting for Denny Gaudin’s parents.

Have you had problems buying petrol?

Published 29 April 2008

Our futures wont be going to waist

Published 25 April 2008

As a size 12 bride Clare Edmondson felt happy and content. But it was following her marriage to John in 1998 that her weight started to become an issue.

Goalscoring goalkeepers and bullied choirboys... is this how the nation sees Cumbria?

Published 24 April 2008

CUMBRIAN celebrities. Something doesn’t look quite right there: the two words just do not sit well together. Cumbrians tend to be quiet, reserved people, more comfortable reading Heat magazine than being in it. FOR an extremely remote and relatively small club, Carlisle United has had a remarkably high profile. And Carlisle’s greatest national exposure has come from its greatest struggles.

Is national pride flagging?

Published 23 April 2008

Dougie Hampson is very proud of his country. But the question that remains unresolved after several minutes of conversation is, which country?

'Anywhere good to eat in Keswick?'

Published 8 April 2008

He worked in Hollywood and in Britain with the biggest stars of the day – Marlon Brando, Charles Bronson, Oliver Reed, Burt Lancaster, Sophia Loren, Christopher Walken, Roger Moore, John Cleese, Anthony Hopkins . . .

I might stay as long as William Roache

Published 5 April 2008

You get the impression that Jack P Shepherd enjoys playing sinister David Platt in Coronation Street. Although he insists he’s nothing like his soap alter-ego (well he would, wouldn’t he?) he answers his phone with a dramatically spooky “Heeellloooo”.

'I will never get over what happened to Ryan. I just get up and wear a mask'

Published 3 April 2008

Every morning for the last nine years, Dave Smith has woken up in a rash of guilt about the death of his son Ryan.

Don’t mess with our mum

Published 2 April 2008

Playing with two-year-old Lily Mae on her living room floor, Jackie Short is just another doting mum.

Hounded out

Published 1 April 2008

Two taut, sleek, shards of energy torpedo out of a small, dark room. After leaping and pawing at a stocky man for a few seconds, earning rubs and pats in return, they are ushered through a wire gate and rocket away up a muddy slope.

Another helping of I'd Do Anything

Published 29 March 2008

Graham Norton’s eyes light up as a glass of wine appears and he shouts, “Hurrah!” before getting back to the important business of discussing his show, I’d Do Anything.

Spiders don’t get legless

Published 25 March 2008

HESKET Spiders are a climbing club that spin their multi-coloured ropes up the crags of the Lake District, rock climbers one and all.

Helen’s colourful language

Published 25 March 2008

Friday is kipper-coloured, the number six is green – but a paler colour than the letter “a”.

THE LAST POST?

Published 25 March 2008

The naming today of the 2,500 Post Offices to close across the UK will send fear through many communities and rage through others.