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See the seventh celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in week 8
Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy has become the seventh celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The journalist faced off against broadcaster Angela Rippon after securing the lowest score from judges and viewers this
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Simmo: 'I could see this situation coming...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's defeat to Bristol Rovers, the Blues' injury woes, the transfer situation and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our post-match interview with the United manager
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Pictured: Cancer survivor Nick Anderton back at Brunton Park
It was by some distance the most welcome sight of the day. Former Carlisle United captain Nick Anderton back at Brunton Park, looking healthy and in positive spirits. The ex-Blues defender, who also played for Saturday's opponents Bristol Rovers
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In pictures: Carlisle service of Remembrance
Hundreds of Carlisle locals marked Remembrance Sunday at the city's war memorial. Dignitaries, politicians, emergency workers, veterans and armed forces personnel united with the public at the Cenotaph, Rickerby Park at 2.30pm (November 12).
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Hundreds fall silent as Carlisle pays its respect to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of people gathered around the war memorial in Carlisle city centre as the city came together to mark Remembrance Sunday. Local dignitaries, politicians, members of the armed forces, veterans and emergency service workers joined members
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Bristol Rovers caretaker boss reacts to win over Carlisle United
Bristol Rovers caretaker boss Andy Mangan felt his strategy went to plan in their 1-0 victory at Carlisle United. The visiting stand-in manager said he wanted to target the Blues in wide areas. And that route led to the decisive goal in the
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Town remembers the fallen in solemn ceremony
BRAMPTON residents gathered for a solemn ceremony at Saturday November 11. Brampton town folk gathered to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in conflicts during World War I, World War II and other conflicts around
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Changes to pedestrian access at West Cumberland Hospital
Changes are being made to the pedestrian access at the West Cumberland Hospital from the bus stop on Homewood Road. To install the curb line for the new road at the West Cumberland Hospital, workmen need to move the hoarding out across the existing
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Big opportunity for young musicians to see big band spectacular
Young musicians in the region are being invited to grab 35x promotional tickets to see a big band concert taking place. This will be held in All Saints Church in Gretna on Sunday, December 10. The concert will be hosted by Manchester-based
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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Storm Debi: Yellow weather warning issued across Cumbria
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning across Cumbria as Storm Debi is expected to hit the UK, bringing with it 'disruptive winds' and heavy rain. Scheduled to cross Ireland before hitting Cumbrian coastlines, Storm Debi has the potential
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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West Cumbrian road closure due to Remembrance Day parade
A ROAD will be closed near Workington due to a Remembrance Day parade. Police are due to close Church Road, Harrington leading to St.Mary's Church. The closure is expected to cause 'lengthy traffic disruption'. "Traffic will be prevented
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Residents warned of bogus trader as police investigate fraud
Skinburness residents are being warned of a suspect trader eyeing up roofing jobs as part of an investigation into fraud. It has been reported to police that a man had been canvassing roofing work in the area on Saturday, October 28 raising suspicion
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CCTV: Three shoplifting incidents at supermarket
POLICE are investigating three reports of shoplifting from Keswick's Booths supermarket. It has been reported to police that the incidents occured between September 23 and October 15 at the outlet on Tithebarn Street. Police would like the
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Simmo admits 'We're in trouble' after Carlisle United's latest defeat
Paul Simpson admitted Carlisle United are “in trouble” after their latest goal-shy showing in defeat to Bristol Rovers. The Blues’ 1-0 setback saw them go three points adrift in the League One relegation zone. United’s shortcomings in attack
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Amanda Abbington 'will not return' for Strictly finale amid rumoured clashes
Amanda Abbington is not returning for the Strictly Come Dancing finale after apparent rows and clashes with her professional dance partner Giovani Pernice. These arguments were said to have caused Amanda to drop out of the show with showrunners
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How to get tickets to Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special amid return
Fans across the country will be excited to hear that Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special will be returning this year. For many, the festive season would not be complete without this show with millions tuning in to watch the glamorous spectacle
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Amanda Abbington 'will not return' for Strictly finale amid rumoured clashes
Amanda Abbington is not returning for the Strictly Come Dancing finale after apparent rows and clashes with her professional dance partner Giovani Pernice. These arguments were said to have caused Amanda to drop out of the show with showrunners
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Town's three Ghost Signs on national historic register
Three Cockermouth 'Ghost Signs' have been added to a national register created by Historic England. Ghost Signs are typically historic hand-painted advertising signs preserved on buildings which have since changed use. "They are an important
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Popular Cumbrian band Hardwicke Circus to play The Brickyard
Popular Cumbrian band Hardwicke Circus will once again return to Carlisle for a pre-Christmas gig in 2023. The five-piece rock band have performed at The Brickyard annually, apart from in 2020 when the event had to be cancelled due to Covid, and
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Teenage Market to return to Carlisle for Christmas
The popular Teenage Market, made up of young entrepreneurs from the local area, is returning to Carlisle for Christmas. The event will take place within The Lanes Shopping Centre, on Saturday, December 2. Supported by the High Street Taskforce
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Cumberland house prices dropped by 0.3 per cent in August
House prices dropped by 0.3 per cent across the Cumberland Council area in August, new figures show. The drop maintains the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area remain level. The average Cumberland house price in August
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Looking back at Whitehaven throughout three decades
IN this section of nostalgia, we are looking back at Whitehaven throughout three decades - the 40s, 50s and 60s. Whitehaven experienced a pivotal decade in the 1940s. The town, heavily reliant on its coal mining industry, faced numerous hardships
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Penrith MP pens article on future of XL bully dogs after ban
THE MP for Penrith and the Border has written an article in the Daily Express about the XL bully dogs ban. In the article he calls the dogs ‘uniquely dangerous’ but said he cannot support a mass cull, instead calling for nuance. The government
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Inquests taking place this week in Cumbria
HERE are all the inquests taking place across Cumbria this week from Cockermouth Coroners Court: Tuesday, November 14 10.00am James Davidson Age 81 from Carlisle Date of death: 15 March 2023 Place of death: Gretna Marshland Estimate
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Hospice 'overwhelmed' by community response to knitted heart appeal
EDEN Valley Hospice has said that it has been 'overwhelmed' by the support for its knitted heart appeal. The appeal, which was shared by the local charity based on Durdar Road, Carlisle in August, asked the local community to donate special knitted
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Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry to play the Old Fire Station
Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry are set to return to Carlisle next year after some superb sold-out shows. After spectacular sell out gigs at The Old Fire Station in recent years, the brothers are back for 2024. Hue and Cry present a stripped-back
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Drink-driver more than twice the limit banned for 20 months
A DRINK-DRIVER who was more than twice the limit has been banned from the roads for 20 months. Steven Bragg, 50, was driving a Vauxhall Insignia on Newlands Lane in Workington on October 22. A breath test showed he had 75mcg of alcohol in 100ml
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Two day fair to show off a host of 'quirky crafts' and raise money for good causes
A TWO-day arts, crafts and gifts fair offers the chance to stock up on unique and unusual items . The show will feature all kinds of goodies, including handmade silver and costume jewellery, pewterware, woodwork, felting, pottery, hand dyed silk
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NCIC urgent care centres in 'high demand' as busiest time approaches
North Cumbria Integrated Care’s (NCIC) urgent care services are in ‘high demand’ ahead of their busiest time of year. Almost 11,000 people across North and West Cumbria attended A&E in October and the trust have asked people to use urgent treatment
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Nursing student champions young people's mental health through martial arts
A nursing student from the University of Cumbria would win bronze in a national Taekwondo championship last month. Katy Watkinson is in the final year of her Mental Health Nursing Programme at the University and has been juggling studying and
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Husband and wife duo to perform at Carlisle Cathedral in January
Exciting violin and accordion duo ADLibitum are set to perform inside the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral early next year. Married couple Andrea and Djordje Gajic comprise the eclectic duo, with both recognised as extremely proficient artists in
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Sterile Carlisle United sink into deeper trouble with Rovers defeat
Carlisle United 0 Bristol Rovers 1: Own the north? Right now Carlisle United would settle for a short-term rental agreement for a space measuring eight feet high and eight yards long. The goal, it’s called. Remember that? It would be nice to pay
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Plans for major housing development in town
PLANS have been put forward for a large residential development in Appleby-in-Westmorland. Story Homes has applied for planning permission to build up to 117 homes on land off Cross Croft, Bongate. The application was submitted to the Westmorland