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Branthwaite can 'put himself in picture' for England call-up
England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley says “brilliant” Jarrad Branthwaite is on the right track for a senior call-up one day. The Cumbrian defender is set for his latest Under-21 outings later this month. And head coach Carsley believes Everton
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Road reopens three hours after closure as council remove tree blown by Storm Debi
A SOUTH Cumbrian road has re-opened after being closed for three hours due to a fallen tree in the area. Westmorland and Furness Council reported early this evening that the A65 was closed at Gatebeck due to a tree fallen on the road. The council
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Piataks: Debt resolved and Blues takeover will be done 'in near future'
The Piatak family have confirmed that Carlisle United's debt situation is "resolved" - and the takeover should be completed "in the near future". The American family seeking to buy the club issued their latest update on the process on Monday evening
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Loan watch and ex-Blues: trio in action, Devitt on target
Carlisle United’s Max Kilsby and Kai Nugent both featured as Annan Athletic picked up another point on the road. Defender Kilsby started the game while midfielder Nugent came off the bench as Peter Murphy’s side drew 1-1 at Montrose. Kilsby
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Two roads in Cumbria closed due to a fallen tree as Storm Debi brings high winds
TWO roads have been closed in South Cumbria after tree's have fallen due to storms in the county. Westmorland and Furness Highways announced on social media that teams would be working to clear the roads after tree's had fallen due to heavy winds
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Here's when Strictly Come Dancing will end as date of the final confirmed
BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing for its 2023 edition. The annual celebrity dancing competition show has seen the original 15 contestants down to seven with more set to be sent off the dance floor ahead of the grand final. With
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WATCH: Tree falls on 33,000 volt line in Cumbria as storm causes power loss to homes
POWER has been restored to 17,000 properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire after Storm Debi has caused over 40 damages to the electricity network in the North West today. Near Kendal a tree fell on a 33,000-volt line but did not cause
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Crowds fall silent to pay their respect to the fallen soldiers
WHITEHAVEN fell silent during the Remembrance Sunday Parade for 2023, as crowds gathered to pay their respects. Whitehaven Town Council organised the procession which set off from The Copeland Centre on Catherine Street at 10:40am and proceeded
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Man sentenced after breaching his sexual harm prevention order
A REGISTERED sex offender who breached a court order was told by a judge that strict conditions were intended to be inconvenient and onerous. Terence O’Neil, now aged 45, was punished at Carlisle Crown Court in 2017 for possessing a sickening stash
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Carlisle lights switch-on with 'One and Only' Chesney Hawkes draws closer
Final preparations are underway for Carlisle's grand Christmas Lights Switch-On happening on Sunday, November 19. Thousands of twinkling lights are being mounted around the city centre, primarily spanning Scotch Street, English Street, Castle Street
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Uranus to be visible in the UK night sky TONIGHT - How to see the planet
If you're looking up into the night sky tonight, November 13, you are in luck, as you may be able to spot Uranus. The 'ice cold' planet is one of the most distant in the solar system making its appearance a very rare and special occasion. Uranus's
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Latest flood warnings and alerts in place for Cumbria as Storm Debi hits the county
A NUMBER of flood warnings and flood alerts have been place on Cumbria as Storm Debi continues to batter the UK. From 10am this morning Cumbrians have been cautioned of Storm Debi's approach, which holds intense rain and high winds, and authorities
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Police seize vehicle in Scotby after class C nitrous oxide spotted in car
A vehicle has been seized in Scotby after being found with nitrous oxide which is now a class C drug. Police have launched an investigation and will be 'increasing visibility in the area'. From Wednesday, November 9, those found in unlawful
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What did we learn from the Blues' defeat to Bristol Rovers?
Carlisle United lost 1-0 at home to Bristol Rovers on Saturday - but what did we learn from the game? Let's take a closer look... 1 PROBLEM AREA It goes without saying that Carlisle are short of goals, and the issue is highlighted further by
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Bristol Rovers game!
More excellent support - even if the result didn't follow. A crowd of 7,838 watched Carlisle United's 1-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers at Brunton Park. Photographers Barbara Abbott and Ben Holmes were there to capture the scenes in the stands.
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Teenager who attacked Danny Hodgson back in court
The teenager whose attack left Cumbrian footballer Danny Hodgson with life-changing injuries has appeared in court charged with another assault. The 19-year-old is now accused of robbing a shop, punching a woman in the face as she tried to stop
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History-making Carlisle City handed home tie in FA Vase third round
History-making Carlisle City have been handed another home tie in the FA Vase. The Cumbrian side will take on Charnock Richard in the third round of the competition. The draw, made on Monday morning, sees City in the third round for the first
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'I will cut you up,' said Carlisle man with knife after car wash altercation
A CARLISLE car wash worker feared he would be killed when an irate customer brandished a blade as a seven-year-old boy watched in horror. As Cumbria police today (Monday) launched their latest week-long knife crime crackdown, Abraar Darr was slammed
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Three towns in Cumbria to benefit from ASB prevention funding
Peter McCall, has secured £465,000 from the Home Office Safer Streets Fund 5 for initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour in three towns in Cumbria. This has been match funded by the PFCC, Cumbria Constabulary and Cumberland Council with an
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Top five mountains to explore in the Lake District
Today we wanted to explore that are the top five mountains to climb in the area. Known locally as 'fells' these peaks are some of the most iconic scenes in the Lake District and Cumbria as a whole. With so many to choose from in our area,
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Opening date of town's new cowgirl-themed bar revealed
THE opening date for Rodeos, a new disco and cowgirl themed bar in Whitehaven has been revealed after much anticipation. Rodeos which is based in the former betting shop in Whitehaven Market Place, will open on November 24 from 7pm. Last month
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'Giant' £86million MoD storage facility near Carlisle to create 'hundreds' of jobs
A NEW 75,000-metre-squared Ministry of Defence storage facility is being built in Longtown. The £86-million contract with Glasgow-based construction and civil engineering company – McLaughlin & Harvey – will support approximately 150 highly-skilled
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Royal Mail fined £5m after missing delivery targets by 'significant' margin
Royal Mail has received a fine of more than £5 million due to missing delivery targets on both first and second-class deliveries by a "significant and unexplained margin". A report by Ofcom shared that Royal Mail had only delivered 73.7% of first-class
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You could be paid for using less energy this winter - who is eligible?
The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme has returned this winter, allowing Brits to battle the cost of living by being paid to use less energy at certain times of the day, but who is eligible. The DFS allows you to earn rewards for shifting
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The Royal Mint's 10 rarest coins as 50p sells for £215 at auction
The Royal Mint has revealed its rarest and most valuable coins, and we are all being urged to check our change. One example of The Royal Mint’s rarest coin recently sold at an online auction for more than 400 times its face value. The coin
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Carlisle United manager's frustration at free agent pursuit
Paul Simpson has spoken of his frustration at his free agent pursuit – but the Carlisle United boss is not giving up on his efforts. Simpson says some players on the market are showing little motivation to get back playing. It has stalled the
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Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary, No 10 sources have confirmed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman to leave Government and she has accepted”. The Conservatives said Mr Sunak is carrying out a wider
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
WE found some of the best News & Star Camera Club pictures. Daniel Bennett shared this image of autumn colours. Scott Lynan shared this image of the Priest's Hole, Dove Crag. Jonny Gios shared this image from Todd Crag, Ambleside
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Reactions to Booths axing self-service checkouts
WE shared the news that a major northern supermarket chain has announced it will axe all of its self-service checkouts across the UK, except in two of its Lake District stores. Booths has made the decision to keep only its Keswick and Windermere
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Storm Debi: Danger to life warning issued amid 80mph winds
Parts of Cumbria brace for strong winds and torrential rain as Met Office now issues an amber weather warning. From 10am this morning, November 13, Workington, Whitehaven, and South Cumbria, as well as Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, have been
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“Highly educated” sex offender breached court order in its final year of operation
A “HIGHLY educated” man who put himself through PhD studies flouted a strict court order by installing software on a laptop which had the capacity to erase online browsing history. Colin Storr, now aged 63, was sentenced by a Carlisle Crown Court
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Santa Jay's ramble returns for those alone on Christmas Day
A FESTIVE walk which looks to bring people together who are alone on Christmas Day will be going ahead again this year. Jay Mistry, from Huddersfield, has been donning the outfit of Santa Claus since 2019 and sending out an open invite to all
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IN THE DOCK: Weekly round up of court cases in Cumbria
HERE'S a round-up of some of the biggest court cases to have taken place in Carlisle and West Cumbria last week. Car was “used as weapon” on city street A sixth person has appeared in court after two people were badly hurt on a residential
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New cowgirl-themed bar announces opening date
A NEW disco and cowgirl-themed bar in Whitehaven has announced its opening date. Rodeos will open in a former betting shop in Whitehaven Market Place on Friday, November 24. The announcement was made on social media on November 10. "
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Meet Laddie and Nancy - Our pets of the week
HERE are our Pets of the Week, courtesy of Oak Tree Animals' Charity. Laddie This is our handsome chap, Laddie. He is a 2-year-old German Terrier who is on the lookout for a special home. Being originally bred to work, this guy has
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'Will January save us?' - Carlisle United fans on Bristol Rovers defeat
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on social media platform X after the 1-0 home defeat to Bristol Rovers. Here's a selection of their comments. Not a lot created, not a lot conceded. However once again we end up the losing side, frustrating
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Carlisle residents call out for Gaza ceasefire
OVER 100 people marched in Carlisle city centre over the weekend as they called for an 'immediate ceasefire' as conflict continues to engulf Gaza. Similar to events up and down the country, the display of support coincided with Armistice Day.
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Private school's plans for new sports hall
PLANS have been submitted for a new sports hall and changing facilities for a secondary school in Carlisle. Austin Friars School has submitted a proposal for the new sports facility on their grounds at Etterby Scaur. The site currently occupies
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West Cumbrian haunting takes centre stage in trending BBC podcast
A former Victorian cobbler's shop in Maryport turned eerie house has taken centre stage in a trending BBC podcast. The Uncanny series, specifically episode 'Case 8: The Guest Book,' features the host Danny Robbins exploring the chilling tale experienced