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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion ready for 'war' against top American fighter
Danny Christie says he is ready for “war” as he prepares for his fourth big fight in the major bare-knuckle scene. The Carlisle-based UK light-heavyweight champion faces American opponent Jared Warren at BKFC 55 Leeds on Saturday. Christie,
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Blues Takeovers: Part Three - A new Story unfolds
The third part of a mini-series looking back at Carlisle United takeovers – what happened, what was said and how we reported it… In the middle of July 2004, a time Carlisle United were contemplating life in non-league football for the first time
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Cumbrian rugby star back in action - 17 weeks after giving birth
Cumbrian rugby union star Abbie Ward will return to action this weekend - just 17 weeks after giving birth. The England international has been named in the Bristol side to take on Sale Sharks on Saturday. Ward, 30, became a mum in July to her
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Town gets ready for a 'BarrowFull' of festive fun
The sparkle and joy of the festive season is fast approaching so why not let Barrow-in- Furness and its surrounding area light up your Christmas? There are key dates for your yuletide diary this month including Saturday, November 18, when Barrow
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Would any of these free agents fit the bill?
Carlisle United are continuing to seek for help in the free agent market – but which players are out there? Here’s a selection of the many out-of-contract players available with League One experience or higher. GOALKEEPERS Matt Macey –
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Workington Reds snap up former Man City prospect
By John Walsh Workington Reds have signed a former Manchester City trainee ahead of this weekend's clash with Basford United. Central defender Camron Gbadebo has joined the Reds from NPL Premier Division rivals Marske United and goes straight
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Firm warns that businesses could be sitting on huge tax savings
Business owners could be sitting on thousands of pounds in tax efficiencies, a senior accountant has said. Alex Dent, a partner at leading accountancy firm, Saint & Co, believes effective tax planning is crucial to a company enjoying robust financial
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Van driver arrested after three vehicle crash on A595 at bypass
A VAN driver has been arrested on suspicion of being over the limit of drugs and alcohol, following a three car crash on a West Cumbrian bypass. Police were called at 11.58am today, November 17 to a collision involving three vehicles at the A595
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Couple stripped man almost naked and held him against his will in terrifying ordeal
A MAN was stripped almost naked and held against his will for more than five hours as chilling stab threats and menacing demands for money were made by a Whitehaven couple. Carlisle Crown Court heard the victim spent the weekend of September 30
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Volunteer Cumbria police officer wins prestigious national award
A committed officer from Cumbria Police’s Special Constabulary has been recognised at a national award ceremony. This celebrates outstanding contributions to volunteering in policing. Special Sergeant Lee Greives was presented with the Special
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'Supercomputer' rates Carlisle United survival chances
Carlisle United don't just have to improve on their recent form to stay in League One - they also have to defy the dreaded 'Supercomputer'. Number crunchers have released their latest predictions for the third tier. And on current form the
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Two released on bail as police continue murder investigation
TWO men have been released on bail as the police continue their murder investigation into the disappearance of Paul Taylor. A 37-year-old man, from Carlisle, and a 17-year-old boy, from Appleby, were arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of
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War veteran fundraiser Mark Harding meets Prime Minister on Remembrance weekend
A WAR veteran who spends his time raising money for charity met the Prime Minister. Mark Harding of Cumbria met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at a ceremony in London over the Remembrance weekend. Mr Sunak praised Mark for his charity work and
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DPFCC warns to stay safe from scams on the lead up to Christmas
According to UK Finance, in 2022 there were 117,000 reported cases of people being defrauded while buying online, totalling losses of £67 million. That’s why Get Safe Online has joined forces with the Office of the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner
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Councillors want Cumberland area to be a 'place of sanctuary' for refugees
TWO councillors are hoping the north Cumbria can be officially classed as a place of sanctuary for refugees. Councillors Helen Tucker (Cockermouth North, Labour) and Helen Davison (Belah, Green Party) have submitted a motion which proposes such
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Cumbria looking after more lone asylum-seeking children according to figures
More lone asylum-seeking children were being cared for by the council in Cumbria this year, new figures show. Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children often present themselves at points of entry into the country in their own right and are separated
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Police visit primary school for educational session with pupils
Police officers in Cumbria paid a visit to a primary school in Carlisle this week. This was for a special show-and-tell session at Warwick Bridge School. A spokesperson said: "PCSO 5380 and 5382 joined colleagues from our CSI unit at Warwick
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NOSTALGIA: A look at what life was like at one coastal resort in the 80s
For today's Nostalgia edition we will be showing you what life was like in one coastal town in the 1980s. We wanted to take a look into the past to give you a picture of what life was like in Silloth some four decades ago. Silloth is a small
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Police searching for missing Carlisle 17-year-old
Cumbria Police are searching for missing teenager Julia Jaskolka. Julia lives in Carlisle but has not been seen since leaving her home address on Wednesday, November 15 at around 1.15pm. She may be still in Carlisle or could have travelled
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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned Universal Credit claimants they face extreme sanctions such as cutting access to free NHS prescriptions and legal aid. Under reforms announced today, the penalties will apply to people sanctioned for more than
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69p product from Aldi and Tesco loved by Mrs Hinch fans for unblocking toilets
Fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their favourite product for unblocking a toilet - and you can pick it up at all the major supermarkets. When your toilet won't flush - and you don't have a plunger - you might find yourself at a
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Dog owners warned a dog might be about to attack them if they display 'whale eye'
All dog owners have been warned about 'whale eye' which is a common trait in dogs when they feel uncomfortable. A dog may exhibit whale eye if he is uncomfortable with what someone is doing to him or her. This includes being hugged, being
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Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans
Walkers have axed another flavour of crisps in what has been called a "sad day" by fans. The crisp giant has confirmed they have stopped making salt and vinegar Quavers. Quavers come in various flavours including cheese, prawn cocktail and
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Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations for November 17
Cumbria Police have revealed the location of their speed camera vans for Friday, November 17. Police change the locations of their vans each day to different speeding hotspots across the country. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Today
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Officers ask for witnesses following mass damage in rural village
Police are investigating damage, suspected of being caused by a vehicle, to the sandstone bridge at Hilton, as well as a wall and fence at the far end of the village. The damage occurred between November 14 and 15. Officers are asking that
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Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares heartfelt update on father's cancer diagnosis
Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has shared an emotional update on her father and his cancer diagnosis. The star, who performs alongside EastEnders' Bobby Brazier, shared the update on the popular social media platform Instagram
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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. Lou Brown shared this image of Cumbrian red squirrels. Mark Hewitt shared this image which was recently taken from Latrigg. Caroline Herety shared this image
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Reactions to departure of Carlisle United's media officer
WE shared the news that 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
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Council to be quizzed over RAAC concrete at Carlisle venue
QUESTIONS will be asked next week over what exactly was known about the presence of aerated concrete in the Sands Centre auditorium in Carlisle. In September it was revealed that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was initially found
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Simmo: Why I'm delighted Blues' game is off this weekend
Paul Simpson admits he’s “delighted” Carlisle United’s game at Barnsley has been shelved this weekend. The manager feels the postponement has come at the ideal time for the Blues to regroup. United have been hit by a series of injuries recently
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Stay secure in the darker months - these tips will help stop burglars
Most burglaries happen when it’s dark. That means it is more important than ever during the darker months to take care over your home security. Police are reminding people of some of the simple precautions they can take to protect their property
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Cumbrian kids sipping on family-sourced booze sparks concern
Schoolchildren in West Cumbria are getting alcohol from family members, according to a recent survey. Workington’s Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) asked 308 schoolchildren about their use of alcohol and vapes. The survey was carried out
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Rail Gourmet workers win pay rise on TransPennine Express services
Contracted out caterers working on TransPennine Express services have won a 21.21% pay increase following multiple strikes. RMT members employed by Rail Gourmet will see their average salary increase by over £4000 this year. Workers also won
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New poetry anthology to feature one of Cumbria’s oldest poets
A new anthology of poets from Brampton features one of the oldest poets in Cumbria. 91-year-old Jean Taylor, from Brampton, only began writing poetry three years ago. She features in a new book of poetry, which also includes work from other
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World leading Wainwright expert to deliver talk at Cockermouth Mountain Rescue base
A world leading expert about the life of author, Alfred Wainwright is to deliver a talk about the iconic writer in aid of a local mountain rescue team (CMRT). This special Wainwright event is for the CMRT in appreciation for their tireless and
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Extraordinary charity ball aids Sunbeams Music Trust
Staff at a Cumbrian housebuilding company have raised thousands of pounds for a local disability-support charity, through a series of entertaining fundraisers. Genesis Homes culminated a year of active fundraising with an impressive West End to
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Park introduces 'letters to heaven' post box for grieving locals
WORKINGTON Town Council have installed a 'letters to heaven' post box at Vulcan Park for messages to lost loved ones. The white letter box is placed thoughtfully by the reflection garden in the park, and it allows people to write letters, cards
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Cumbrian business continues fight against fuel poverty
WCF, a Cumbrian-based business, is pledging its support for a sixth consecutive year to a charity fighting fuel poverty. Since 2018, they have donated over £50,000 to the Winter Warmth Appeal, run by Cumbria Community Foundation. This appeal
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Delay on A66 project provides 'reprieve' to landscape says Lake District group
Friends of the Lake District have said the delay to the decision on whether to fully dual the A66 provides a ‘reprieve’ to the landscape. A final decision over the £1.3 billion project to turn parts of the A66 into a dual carriageway has been delayed
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Looking back at one of the city's missed department stores
IN this section of nostalgia, we are looking back at the Littlewoods store in Carlisle. Littlewoods Pools was founded by John Moores in Liverpool in 1923. The business adopted the name of one of Moores’ original partners, Colin Henry Littlewood
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100th birthday card appeal unearths unexpected connections
A Penrith-born centenarian now living in Canada experienced a worldwide showing of love as she marked her 100th birthday. Marjorie Try, originally from Tirril but now living in Ontario, received 282 birthday cards including Cumbria after her granddaughter
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Carlisle Christmas lights switch-on 2023: everything you need to know
THE Carlisle Christmas lights are set to be switched on this Sunday (November 19) and the show promises to be a blast. The switch-on itself will illuminate what Cumberland Council describes as a 'galaxy' of thousands of sparkling lights in the
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£168,000 Carlisle cannabis farm pair jailed after police operation
TWO men were put to work as gardeners of a £168,000 Carlisle cannabis farm in which every room of the house was given over to the illegal operation. Police officers attended the residential property on Wigton Road at around midnight on August 3
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'Quirky' Christmas market to return to Carlisle
Over 30 small businesses will be showcased at a Christmas Market later this year. The Quirky Eclectica market will return to Carlisle Cathedral on December 1-2 and show people the locally made hand-crafted gifts including jewellery and home decorations
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Call for council to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
A CALL will be made next week that the International Holocaust Remembrance Association's definition of antisemitism is officially adopted in north Cumbria. Councillors David Moore (Gosforth, Conservative) and Tony Markley (Solway Coast, Conservative
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Period poverty support for office workers in Cumbria
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has teamed up with Hey Girls, providing complimentary period products to staff and helping to address period poverty in Cumbria. This partnership is part of the NDA’s commitment to creating a safe, welcoming
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The Zutons launch comeback tour in Carlisle
Carlisle hosts the kick-off date for The Zutons' upcoming UK tour. Following the announcement of their first album in 16 years, The Zutons have also disclosed plans for a tour across UK venues, beginning at Carlisle's Old Fire Station on January
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Whitehaven Harbour board welcomes prominent business owner
Respected business owner Mark Telford has been appointed to the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners (WHC) board. Mr Telford founded innovative solutions company Forth over two decades ago. He and his team at Forth were instrumental in recently
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Meet award-winning artist Lucy Pittaway at special gallery event
Art lovers are invited by Lucy Pittaway Ltd to enjoy a special 'Meet the Artist' event. Yorkshire-based artist, Lucy Pittaway, will meet fans and sign artworks at the event on November 18 from 1pm to 4pm at her gallery in 79 Main Street, Keswick
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Union boss says home secretary must 'tackle crisis in policing'
The new home secretary needs to tackle the crisis in policing, a union boss said. James Cleverly, who was appointed to the role after Suella Braverman was sacked after her inflammatory letter to The Times, must also listen to police officers' concerns
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Staffing levels a 'challenge' at NCIC after 'requires improvement' report
North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) still ‘requires improvement’ following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of the inspection, the CQC spoke to senior leaders in the organisation and visited A&E departments and
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Persimmon reveal 112 new homes plan in council document
UP TO 112 new homes could be built in Brampton if the developer is successful in getting planning permission. Persimmon Homes has submitted an environmental impact assessment to Cumberland Council for land north of Greenfield Lane but the development
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Completion of parcel depot and commencement of new exchange hub
CARLISLE'S DPD parcel depot has now been completed with the firm continuing to reaffirm its investment into the city as construction begins on a new exchange hub. Work started on the DPD distribution centre located on the west side of Kingmoor
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Businesses support Caldew School in annual 'Work Ready' scheme
Caldew School’s Year 11s are about to swap their desks for a taste of life in business. Next week, they'll be engaging with business leaders from across the county in a 'Work Ready' programme. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, it's aimed