Federica Bedendo

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

'I feared lobotomy at ruthless psychiatric clinic'Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaSteph FinnonMary ThorntonMary Thornton said she left the hospital because she feared being given a lobotomyFrom a dispute with her parents over her choice of boyfriend, a woman found herself in a mental health hospital and undergoing a "ruthless" psychiatric sleep treatment without her consent.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo

Image source, Victoria DeanImage caption, Alex has a diagnosis of ADHD, autism and oppositional defiant disorderBBC News, North East and CumbriaThe mother of a boy who has been out of mainstream education for nine months said she fears he may never be offered a suitable school place.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Pub to return to listed railway waiting roomFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaNetwork Rail/Seed ArchitectsIn the 1960s, the space at Carlisle station was used as a refreshment room for first class passengersA pub is due to return to the former first class waiting room of a city's railway station. The Grade II listed room at Carlisle station was recorded as hosting Queen Victoria on a number of occasions.

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo |Mike Zeller

Image source, Animal Welfare FurnessImage caption, Phantom is believed to be about one year oldBBC News, North East and CumbriaA cat found in a hotel bin where he was believed to have been trapped for days was rescued by tip workers. The black and white male was found at the Barrow waste plant inside a large commercial bin that had been used at The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge, Cumbria. They called Animal Welfare Furness who took the cat to a vet and are now looking after him.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Cat found in bin rescued by tip workersFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaMike ZellerAnimal Welfare FurnessPhantom is believed to be about one year oldA cat found in a hotel bin where he was believed to have been trapped for days was rescued by tip workers. The black and white male was found at the Barrow waste plant inside a large commercial bin that had been used at The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge, Cumbria.