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

Warning to Carlisle following fake police phone scams

POLICE have urged Carlisle residents to be vigilant for fraud following an arrest of a 51-year-old man.  The warning follows an incident in Carlisle where a person has received a call from a person pretending to be a police officer to try and gain money. The most recent reported incident occurred yesterday (September, 6). An investigation is underway, and police have arrested a 51-year-old man from Carlisle on suspicion of fraud.

Album honours 15-year-old son who took his own life

THE heartbreaking loss that comes with losing a 15-year-old son to suicide has been turned into a powerful tribute as his father channelled his grief into creating a memorial album, raising over £6,000 for suicide prevention and anti-bullying charities.