HEALTH SUPPORT: Carlisle City and Cumbria County Councillor Elizabeth Mallinson said enhancing the ability of residents to access cycling and walking routes across the city is important for supporting both the physical and mental health of people A CARLISLE councillor has spoken of the importance of access to good quality walking and cycling routes, as she welcomed the prospect of delivering enhancements to the city s cycling and walking routes. Elizabeth Mallinson, Conservative Cumbria County Councillor for Stanwix Urban and a Carlisle City Councillor for Stanwix and Houghton, said the Covid-19 pandemic had demonstrated the importance of accessing fresh air through cycling and walking for both physical and mental health.
Firefighters help man on mobility scooter stuck in mud
01/01/2021
An elderly man on a mobility scooter was rescued by firefighters in Carlisle after he was stuck in the mud.
The fire service was called at around 8am to help the man in Hammonds Pond, Upperby.
Crew members were able to push the man back onto the path.