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Simmo: 'It's a risk we needed to take...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's victory over Harrogate Town, injuries, the transfer hunt and more... Click on the Play button to hear our interview with the Blues manager.
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Shocking pictures from inside arson scene released as police welcome sentence
A LEAD detective has welcomed the sentencing of a former cop who set fire to his ex-partner's home, as shocking pictures have been released of the damage caused to the property. Stephen Light, who set fire to a property in Maryport endangering
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Four arrests as search for missing man turns into murder investigation
CUMBRIA Police have launched a murder investigation following the disappearance of the missing Scotsman Paul Taylor. Four people have since been arrested as part of the investigation. Paul went missing on October 17 after leaving his home
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Plans for 80 new homes unanimously approved by council
PLANS for a number of 'affordable' homes in Brampton have been unanimously approved despite a number of local objections. An application for outline planning permission was submitted to Cumberland Council by the trustees of the Greenside Estate
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Police take action against violence towards women and girls following survey
Public places that cause concern for women and girls in Cumbria are receiving renewed focus from police. This comes as officers continue to prioritise safety through patrols, partnership working and other preventative measures. Officers have
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Carlisle United confirm departure of long-serving media officer
Carlisle United have confirmed the departure of their long-serving media officer Andy Hall. He has "decided to move on" from Brunton Park, the club said in a statement. It ends a long association with the Blues going back to 2000 for Hall,
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Carlisle United launch emergency hunt for a new goalkeeper
Carlisle United are already on the search for a new goalkeeper as they brace themselves for bad news on Jokull Andresson. The Blues are exploring the free agent market after fears that loanee Andresson has dislocated his shoulder. Manager Paul
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Every Story Matters and COVID-19 inquiry captures local pandemic experiences
A COVID-19 inquiry, Every Story Matters stand is open in The Lanes, Carlisle from 9.30am to 5pm today. The "Every Story Matters" team invites the public to share pandemic stories with the team available today, aiding in future precautionary measures
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Funk fever with Smoove & Turrell at Carlisle gig
Northern Funk sensations Smoove & Turrell are set for a Carlisle stage next year. The modern soul band will be playing at the Old Fire Station on March 21, 2024. Tickets at £20 promise an unforgettable night with the band that BBC 6 Music
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NOSTALGIA- A look back at Egremont's Crab Fair in the 1980s
For today's Nostalgia edition we will be taking a look at what the Egremont Crab Fair was like in the 1980s. The Crab Fair is one of the oldest of its kind, dating back to the 1200s, it has been a firm favourite for the people of Egremont for centuries
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Penrith MP congratulates Cumbrian winners of King's Award
The MP for Penrith and the Border has praised seven Cumbrian charities after they each won a prestigious award. The groups have been awarded he highest honour for voluntary groups - the King's Award for Volunteer Service. The seven charities
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More than half of homes in Carlisle suffer from poor energy efficiency
More than half of homes in Carlisle have been given an energy efficiency rating of 'D' or below, figures show. Houses and other buildings are given an efficiency rating of A to G, based on numerous factors – such as levels of insulation, the type
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Man to appear in court charged with theft of a motor vehicle
A man from Carlisle is to appear in court after being charged following an incident on Baird Road, Carlisle on November 14. Anthony Sheckley, 54, of Grange Road, Carlisle was charged with theft from a motor vehicle. He is to appear at Carlisle
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Kirkgate Arts and Heritage Group recognised with King's Award
The Kirkgate Arts and Heritage Group in Cockermouth has snagged the highly esteemed King's Award for Voluntary Service. The King's honour, equivalent to an MBE, has been bestowed for remarkable volunteer undertakings at the town's Kirkgate Centre
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CCTV appeal following theft of parcel from rear of property
Police are releasing CCTV images as part of an investigation into the theft of a parcel from the rear of a property on Wilson Row, Penrith. This occurred around 2:37pm on October 31. Police are looking to identify the persons pictured as part
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Vigilance needed as new strain of disease confirmed in UK cow, expert warns
A new strain of disease has been confirmed to have been found in the UK. A case of an emerging strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has been confirmed in a cown on a farm near Canterbury, Kent, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have announced
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Royal Mint reveals first coin of 007 range as it celebrates James Bond’s history
The Royal Mint has revealed the first coin in a collection that celebrates James Bond across the decades. The collectable and bullion 007 coin range gives Bond fans an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or
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Pete Doherty gives 'best Louis Theroux doc ever' in teary and sombre interview
Pete Doherty bared all in a hugely compelling interview with Louis Theroux that will go down as one of the documentarian's most memorable. The Libertines singer invited Theroux to his Normandy home where they discussed the bizarre, the candid and
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NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'
The head of the NHS has promised to wipe out cervical cancer in England by 2040. Amanda Pritchard will tell the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool that the combination of giving a vaccine in schools and cervical screening means the disease
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'Happier place' - Simmo on Blues' much-needed victory
Paul Simpson hopes Carlisle United’s players received a much needed confidence boost from the victory over Harrogate Town. The Blues kept their Bristol Street Motors Trophy hopes alive with a 2-0 win over their former bogey team. Jordan Gibson
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Man's life saved by quick thinking rugby club members
Quick thinking by two members of a rugby club proved vital in saving the life of a man. Lynsey Rumney and Sarah Pratt, both members of Carlisle Cougars RUFC, acted fast and began CPR on the member of the public after he went into cardiac arrest
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Three roads across the county closed due to flooding
Three roads in Cumbria are currently closed due to flooding. At Hutton in the Forest there is a road blocked due to flooding, Brisco Road outside of Carlisle is closed both ways due to flooding between Brisco and Wreay and St Ninian's Road is
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
WE found some of the best News & Star Camera Club pictures from readers. Peter Maclachlan shared this image of visitors in his garden. Caroline Herety's image of Talkin Tarn. Di Bowes' image from her weekend in the Lakes.
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Reactions to Carlisle City making history with FA Vase victory
WE shared the news that Carlisle City have made history by reaching the third round of the FA Vase for the first time. The win came after Jordan Palmer's early City goal had been cancelled out by Cheadle's Wealth DaSilva at City's Three Rivers
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One flood warning and seven flood alerts in place across Cumbria
There are some flood alerts and one flood warning in place across Cumbria. At Keswick Campsite, there is a flood warning in place meaning that flooding is expected. Lower River Eden, Rivers Brathay, Rothay, and Winster, Rivers Caldew and
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Drive to tackle the tourism staffing crisis in Cumbria
The importance of encouraging people to work in Cumbria’s vital hospitality sector has been highlighted to the secretary of state for education Gillian Keegan. South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Cumbria Tourism’s head of partnerships and projects, Rachel
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Four-bedroom property hits the market for £495,000
A FOUR-BEDROOM home in Carlisle is up for sale costing £495,000. The property has a park side location, with significant further potential. It boasts four comfortable bedrooms, one of which is equipped with an en-suite bathroom. The property
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Woman seeks to return painting of farmer created almost 50 years ago
A WOMAN is seeking to return a cherished painting she created of a Penrith farmer almost 50 years ago. In August 1972, then art student Sue Mitford, aged 22 at the time, and her mother visited a remote farmhouse, that from high up looked onto Lake
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Salvation Army asks for Christmas donations to help struggling families
The Salvation Army in is calling on the community to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal and support families who will struggle to make ends meet over the festive season. Every year The Salvation Army asks people to donate new toys
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Dog walker found body of pensioner who had been missing for two months
A DOG walker found the body of a Carlisle pensioner who had been missing for two months, an inquest heard. James Davidson, 81, was found deceased on the banks of the River Esk, in marshland near Gretna, on March 15, by a woman walking her four
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New resident artist to bring his vision to Maryport's harbourside gallery
Felix Butterwick will follow in the steps of renowned artists as the new resident artist at Maryport’s Shipping Brow Gallery. Felix won the esteemed position that comes with a £10,000 bursary and a year's residency at the newly renovated harbourside
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Amazon brings on 50 new employees ahead of Christmas rush
WITH digital shopping booming ahead of the Christmas period, the world's biggest online retailer has completed its seasonal recruitment - filling 'around' 50 seasonal roles at its depot north of Carlisle. The online shopping giant Amazon, located
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Traditional farmhouse with agricultural use up for sale for £1,400,000
BRISCO Bank Farm, in Whitehaven, a rural gem with panoramic North Sea views, is for sale by private treaty, either in separate lots or as a whole for £1,400,000. The 67.95-acre property features traditional and modern farm buildings suitable for
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Gibson lifts the Harrogate jinx on Brunton's emptiest occasion
Carlisle United 2 Harrogate Town 0: Check the world to see if it’s still on its axis. Are birds flying backwards? Is water dry, fire wet? We only ask because, well, Carlisle United have beaten Harrogate Town. And Carlisle United don’t beat Harrogate
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Supper Club returns with a twist for Taste Cumbria's Christmas festival
Taste Cumbria's Christmas event brings back the popular Supper Club, with a twist. This year's dining experience takes foodies to Low Hall The Lakes, a restored farmhouse on the outskirts of Cockermouth, on December 7. Last year’s event debuted
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Salvation Army appeals for Christmas toys to support struggling families
Whitehaven's Salvation Army is rallying for new toys to support struggling families this Christmas. Last Christmas, the Salvation Army assisted over 50 children and anticipates a higher demand this year. Salvation Army church leader Major Steven
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Airport's commercial passenger licence no longer 'economically viable'
CARLISLE'S Lake District Airport has lost its licence to run commercial passenger flights and it will not be reinstated due to it not being 'economically viable' at this time. The voluntary revocation, which comes into effect on November 16, follows
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Local business rescues students after they could no longer use their old premise
THE Museum Inn in Carlisle recently came to the rescue of The West Cumbria Dyslexia Association class when they suddenly found themselves 'homeless'. Julie Southwold at The Museum Inn on Moorhouse road in Carlisle kindly offered her function room
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Family of Brian Tuddenham 'disappointed' after jury unable to provide 'clarity'
The family of a ‘much-loved’ father who died in an accident at work say they are 'disappointed' that a jury’s conclusion his death was accidental. An inquest at Cumbria House, Carlisle recorded the death of 57-year-old Brian Tuddenham, who worked
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Council highways boss 'extremely disappointed' after appeal lodged on road reopening
CUMBERLAND councils highways boss has said she is 'extremely disappointed' following an appeal by United Utilities to the court Following Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday, November 10 where the
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Dumfriesshire MP welcomes 'major' investment at Longtown MoD site
Dumfriesshire MP, David Mundell has welcomed ongoing major investment and construction work at the Longtown Ministry of Defence (MoD) depot. It follows official confirmation this week by the UK Government of details of the project which has been
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Army veteran handed lengthy jail term for cocaine supply crimes
AN Army veteran and dad-of three is starting a lengthy jail term after being stopped with almost a quarter of kilo high purity cocaine on the A66. John Patrick, 40, was caught red-handed near Keswick as he made a single trafficking trip from Leeds
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Husband and wife team to open new coffee house
A husband and wife team are 'excited' to be opening their new coffee house at Brougham Hall this Saturday. James and Sarah Bridgewater of Fell and Bean originally set up their catering business in March in the form of a converted horse box at Penrith
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ANOTHER injury blow for Blues as keeper sidelined
Carlisle United have been dealt ANOTHER injury blow with Jokull Andresson the latest player sidelined. The Blues fear the goalkeeper has dislocated his shoulder. If that is the case the Reading loanee will face a spell out of action - and force