Work is being carried out on the next phase of improvement works in Carlisle- part of the Roman Gateway project to enhance the city's heritage tourism appeal.

Bitts Park and the Historic Quarter are in line to benefit from the overhaul, which is hoping to establish Carlisle as a gateway to the western and central sections of Hadrian's Wall. European Union, Northwest Regional Development Agency and Carlisle City Council cash is being used to fund the overall scheme, which is due for completion next year.

The current phase of improvements work will be completed by March and will include new information boards, public art and signage. Landscape architects TEP are behind the design of the public realm works, with English Landscapes appointed by the council to undertake the improvements.

The Roman Gateway scheme will also see funding directed towards the creation of a new Roman Gallery at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.