Paul McTaggart

News reporter

Paul McTaggart is a reporter and trainee Digital Audience Content Editor. Paul is dedicated to covering a diverse range of stories relevant to the communities he covers. His focus is keenly directed towards narratives that hold significance, particularly in the Carlisle and Penrith areas. Paul has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and is NCTJ-accredited.

Paul McTaggart is a reporter and trainee Digital Audience Content Editor. Paul is dedicated to covering a diverse range of stories relevant to the communities he covers. His focus is keenly directed towards narratives that hold significance, particularly in the Carlisle and Penrith areas. Paul has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and is NCTJ-accredited.

Latest articles from Paul McTaggart

The incident is said to have occured in the Heysham Park area

Two teens released on bail after alleged racial attack
TWO teenage boys have been released on bail following their arrest in connection with a racially-aggravated assault in Carlisle.

Rwanda Bill passes parliament earlier in the week.

Refugee groups condemn 'uncaring' Rwanda Bill

REFUGEE groups from across Cumbria have condemned the "uncaring" newly passed Rwanda deportation plan.

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Andrew Gordon with a group from Warwick Wanderers U7's meeting club owners (members of the Piatak family Tom, Patty, Alice and Tom

Blues owner praises free ticket scheme
Carlisle United’s American owner has praised a scheme which has helped more than 30,000 youngsters visit Brunton Park.

Whitehaven high street with inset of Chris Wills

Lib dem candidate calls for town centre revival plan
"Scrap Business Rates and revive our town centres," the Liberal Democrat candidate for Whitehaven and Workington, Chris Wills, has announced.

30 pieces from Cumbrian artists on the walls of the Palazzo Bembo

Cumbrian artists' grand showing at Venice Biennale
Cumbrian artists are still 'buzzing' after travelling to see their work in one of the world’s most famed international art festivals.

Caldew Lea Primary School rated good by Ofsted

Primary school 'absolutely delighted' with Good Ofsted rating

primary school is celebrating after being rated Good by Ofsted at its first inspection after joining a multi academy trust.

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Beacon Edge, Penrith

Jewellery and money stolen in back-to-back burglaries
Police are investigating three burglaries that occurred on Beacon Edge, Penrith on Wednesday, April 24.

Reports of crash on A595

Reports of slow traffic after crash on A595
THERE are reports of slow traffic following a crash on the A595.

Wasdale MRT callout near summit of Scafell Pike

Hiker suffers facial injuries after fall in the Lake District
A walker tripped and fell near Scafell Pike's summit on April 23, resulting in facial injuries and drowsiness.

Breaking news from across Cumbria

Live LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel across Cumbria
Good morning. Welcome to our live blog sharing all the breaking news from across Cumbria on Thursday, April 25. Paul McTaggart signing on to keep you up to date with everything from our latest headlines to traffic and travel disruption throughout the county. If there's something we've missed, feel free to get in touch at paul.mctaggart@newsquest.co.uk For all the top news updates from right across the region, straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter - https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/newsletters/