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
Homeware and ironmongery supplier 'closed until further notice'
A homeware and ironmongery supplier based in Carlisle is 'closed until further notice'.
Two offenders nabbed for drink driving and drug possession
City East CBO police have made two arrests during a busy shift, one for drink driving and another for drug possession.
Violent struggle at asylum hotel sees police officers up for national award
Two Cumbria Police officers have been nominated for the 2024 national Police Bravery Awards for their heroic acts while dealing with a violent outburst at an asylum seeker hotel.
Live Cumbria: Breaking news, travel and weather - live updates
Good morning, and welcome to today's live news blog on Saturday, May 18. It’s Paul McTaggart here, signing on to keep you up to date with everything going on across Cumbria.
Author's war-time love story 43 years in the making
A WIGTON-based author is set to release her latest novel after 43 years of dedicated research.
Proposal for 15 lodging units could 'boost local economy'
PLANS have been put forward for 15 accommodation lodges in Little Musgrave.
Plans to convert beauty salon's first floor into flat
PLANS have been put forward to co vert the first floor of a hair and beauty salon in Penrith to a flat.
Successful efforts by police to tackle firearms licensing backlog
Cumbria Police has tackled firearms licensing delays by reducing its backlog of renewals by 57%, following newly introduced resources in April.