Full report: Joe Hendry's funeral
The funeral of Joe Hendry, Leader of Carlisle City Council was held in the City today.
The man who led Labour back into power after a 13 year absence died last week aged 67.
Andy Burn reports:
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Hundreds attend Joe Hendry's funeral
The funeral of Joe Hendry, Leader of Carlisle City Council, was held this lunchtime.
Mourners lined the route of the civic procession through the town to say their goodbyes to the councillor, who died at last week at the age of 67.
Andy Burn was there:
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Carlisle City Council Leader's funeral
A Civic Funeral will be held for the Leader of Carlisle City Council later today.
Joe Hendry died last week in hospital surrounded by his family.
The service, at Our Lady and St Joseph's Church is open to the public.
Cumbrian MP remembers Baroness Thatcher
The Penrith and the Border MP has been giving his recollections of the former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher.
Rory Stewart was among the 2,000 strong congregation who attended her funeral in St Paul's Cathedral.
He described the service to Helen Ford:
Cumbrian MP remembers Lady Thatcher
The MP for Penrith and the Border has been giving his recollections of Baroness Thatcher.
Conservative member Rory Stewart was among the congregation at the former Prime Minister's funeral in St Paul's Cathedral.
He described the service to Helen Ford.
Full report: Last respects paid to Thatcher
The funeral of Baroness Thatcher divided opinion in many areas, the former Prime Minister remaining as divisive in death as she was in life.
A debate about Mrs Thatcher's legacy that was meant to take place in the Scottish Parliament today was postponed after complaints over the insensitive timing of it.
John Bevir reports:
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Dumfriesshire MP pays last respects to Thatcher
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP, David Mundell, has paid his last respects to Margaret Thatcher at her funeral today.
He attended the ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral alongside her friends, family, colleagues and international dignitaries.
Mr Mundell expressed his thanks to Baroness Thatcher for the support she offered to Sir Hector Munro following the Lockerbie Air Disaster, and for the support she offered to the locals during her visit to the town in the aftermath of the bombing.
“It is an honour to have attended Margaret Thatcher’s funeral and pay my respects on behalf of my constituents and conservative across Scotland.
"It is fitting to mark this moment in our nation’s history, and whilst it is a sad day for the political community it is also one to reflect of the importance of conviction, choice and freedom in our democracy.
“This is not the time to debate her individual policies but to recognise and pay tribute to her long and dutiful public service and love of this country.
– David Mundell MP, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, Scottish Conservatives"I will always remember her kindness and generosity towards new Members of Parliament when I was first elected to Westminster in 2005.
"Locally, I am always grateful for the help and friendship she offered my predecessor Sir Hector Monro following the Lockerbie Air Disaster and the concern and support she showed residents when she visited the town.
"The service gives everyone present the opportunity to share in those memories and her achievements.”
Dumfries and Galloway Council flag at half mast
Dumfries and Galloway Council have lowered the flag to half mast, in recognition of Margaret Thatcher's funeral.
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Coffin arrives at St Clement Danes
As the hearse arrived at St Clement Danes, the coffin was taken into the church, ready to be transferred to a gun carriage to be taken to St Paul's.
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