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I'm A Celebrity viewers say 'Grace Dent is taking the p***' on tonight's episode
ITV viewers have been left concerned over food critic Grace Dent's performance in I'm A Celebrity. It comes as Grace found herself struggling in the latest challenge on the reality TV show. In the I'm A Celebrity task, campmates were tasked
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Simmo steps up goalkeeper search as Andresson ruled out for months
Paul Simpson hopes to bring in a new goalkeeper to Carlisle United next week after revealing Jokull Andresson is sidelined until February. The Reading loanee has fractured the scapula bone in his shoulder and will be out for about 13 to 14 weeks
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Patterdale Mountain Rescue team assist injured woman who couldn't walk any further
CUMBRIA Police contacted Patterdale Mountain Rescue to assist an injured woman. The team was called out Wednesday, November 22, to the woman who had slipped and could not walk any further. A spokesperson said: "Contact was made with the casualty
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Wilko to be grilled by MPs on firm's collapse and job losses
Wilko bosses are to be questioned in front of a parliamentary committee after the firm collapsed, costing thousands of jobs. Company chiefs will, on November 28, be grilled by MPs on the business and trade select committee to answer questions that
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Simmo reacts to Piataks' takeover and 'step change' January budget
Paul Simpson said the future looks bright at Carlisle United after the Piatak takeover was completed. The Blues manager today spoke of his excitement at the new era at Brunton Park under the American family. Simpson also paid tribute to Carlisle
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Council slammed after voting in favour of 'unjustified' allowance increase
NORTH Cumbrian councillors have been slammed after voting overwhelmingly in favour of what has been described as an 'unjustified' increase in their allowances of almost 20 per cent. The decision was taken in Carlisle Civic Centre on Tuesday (November
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Carlisle United's road to the top: unhappy striker and Les downs Robins
Part 17 of our weekly series charting Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season... It hardly seems like an ingredient for a glorious season to have your main leader of the line to ask for a transfer a few months after signing, yet this is what
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Carlisle United make first signing of the Piatak era
Carlisle United have made Josh Emmanuel the first signing of the Piatak era at Brunton Park. The right-sided player has joined the Blues on a deal until the end of the season. Emmanuel, 26, joins as a free agent and will give United extra options
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Next phase of Carlisle station transformation project announced
The next phase of a project to rejuvenate the city centre has been announced. Cumberland Council’s project, called Carlisle Station Gateway, aims to target the city centre and the broader Borderlands region. The project has several key parts
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Police trace youths who kicked at door, causing damage
An investigation has been launched after youths reportedly kicked at the door of an address, causing damage. It happened on November 17 at about 5.40pm on Rydal Street, Workington, police said. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk
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Police investigate spate of bike thefts on Carlisle street
Police are appealing for information about a number of bicycle thefts at addresses in Carlisle . The thefts happened various times on Merith Avenue, Carlisle, police said. A spokesperson from Cumbria Constabulary said: "The first happened on
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Gretnahouse herds disperses in record-breaking style
BORDERWAY Mart in Carlisle was packed to the brim last weekend for the dispersal of the Houston family's highly prized Gretnahouse Aberdeen-Angus and Charolais herds, which saw a record price of 50,000gns and a further 10 five-figure prices. The
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Yvette Earl named University of Cumbria alumnus of the year
Ten years on from her own graduation, a woman from Carlisle has been named the University of Cumbria's alumnus of the year. Yvette Earl works as a freelance illustrator, having studied for a BA (Hons) degree in illustration in her home city of
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Four bedroomed traditional farmhouse on the market for £550,000
This week our top property for sale in West Cumbria is this farmhouse at Bransty in Whitehaven. The house comes with four bedrooms and one bathroom and is on the market for £550,000. Brisco Bank Farm is described as imposing and is a traditional
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George Ezra tribute act to perform at Cumbrian pub
THE last tribute event of 2023 takes place at The New Crown Pub in Cleator Moor this December. On Friday, December 1, George Ezra tribute act Jack Draper will be performing at 8.30pm. A spokesperson said: "Travelling all the way from Nottingham
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Motorist heading home from Kendal Calling caused horror crash
A PENRITH woman now walks with a limp after suffering terrible injuries in an A66 crash caused by a motorist heading home from work at Kendal Calling music festival. Dean Shakespeare, 45, was driving an eastbound Nissan Qashqai which veered suddenly
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Reactions to Piatak family takeover of Blues
We shared the news that the Piataks' takeover of the Blues is now complete. The Brunton Park club are now in the hands of the American business family. Carlisle confirmed the deal had been finalised in a short statement. Here's how readers
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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. Paul Grindley shared this pair of swans searching for food below the surface of Talkin Tarn. Mark Hetherington shared this image of the Candlestick above Whitehaven
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'The giant is awakened!' - fans on Carlisle United takeover
Carlisle United fans have been reacting in their droves to the huge news of the Piatak takeover. Here's a selection of comments supporters gave to the News & Star via social media platform X and our Facebook group. Absolutely made up, hopefully
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Big crowd set to welcome new era at Carlisle United
By Malcolm Nugent - CUOSC A bumper crowd will herald the beginning of a new era when the Blues take on Charlton at Brunton Park on Saturday. American businessman Tom Piatak and his family have taken control of the club, leaving everyone dreaming
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Cumbrian speed camera van locations revealed for November 23
The locations where police will be operating speed camera vans in Cumbria today have been revealed. They will be operating on the A590 between Lindale and Brettargh Holt, Grange, the A66 between Penrith and Warcop, Bowness, Windermere, the A591
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England boss: Why I made Cumbrian star Branthwaite captain
England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has explained his decision to hand Cumbrian star Jarrad Branthwaite the captaincy. It was a proud night for the former Carlisle United defender as he led the Under-21s to victory in their European Championships
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Police find 15-year-old who was reported missing
Police said they have found a 15-year-old who was reported missing. Mason Goddard, 15, from Brampton, was reported missing. Before they were found this morning (November 23), they were last seen yesterday.
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Cumberland 'sanctuary' motion withdrawn
A PROPOSED motion to make north Cumbria officially classed as a place of sanctuary for refugees was withdrawn at the last minute. It was due to be discussed at Tuesday's (November 21) meeting of Cumberland Council at the Civic Centre in Carlisle
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Cumberland councillor blames central government for £29million overspend
A SENIOR west Cumbrian councillor has laid the blame for the current state of council finances on 13 years of austerity and greatly reduced funding from central government. In September it was revealed that Cumberland Council is facing a predicted
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Council leader quizzed on coalmine, swimming pool and bin strikes
CUMBERLAND Council's leader has insisted that council tax is exactly that - a tax - and not a service charge and Allerdale residents should not get a reduction to compensate for all the disruption caused during recent bin strikes. He was speaking
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Carlisle man placed on sex offenders' register after drunken bar assault
A CARLISLE bar worker froze as she was sexually assaulted by a drunken customer. CCTV captured the moment that 55-year-old Darren Green groped the woman inside the busy city centre premises in May last year. Prosecutor Tim Evans told Carlisle
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Christmas lights switch on delayed after worker bitten by snake
The Christmas lights switch on at Lowther Castle has been delayed after a member of the team was bitten by a snake. For 62-year-old Kevin Halsall, a key member of the maintenance team at Lowther Castle, it was an ordinary working day. First
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Receptionist turned director at Brockbanks Solicitors
Brockbanks Solicitors has appointed Diana Smalley as a director with the firm. Diana, who started her career as a receptionist at the company's Whitehaven office, climbed the professional ladder over time, becoming a legal secretary and a trainee
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Film enthusiast interviews Grease and Polar Express star Eddie Deezen
A CARLISLE film enthusiast is continuing to connect with Hollywood stars. Paul Donaldson of Carlisle Cult Cinema Club has recently interviewed Eddie Deezen, who has starred in several blockbuster movies. Paul has run a cinema club in Carlisle
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Theatre director earns 'mindblowing' honorary fellowship from Uni of Cumbria
An award-winning theatre director was this week presented with an honorary fellowship from the University of Cumbria. Rebecca (Beck) Gadsby has been a guest lecturer and visiting director at the University on a number of occasions and regularly
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Animals' charity launches appeal as RSPCA warns of 'winter crisis'
A CARLISLE animal charity is launching its Christmas appeal amid rising demand and veterinary costs as the RSPCA warns of an impending 'winter crisis' Oak Tree Animals' Charity, which is based in Wetheral, is reaching out to the community for support
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Carlisle woman on track to win rail service award
A North Cumbrian woman is on track to win a national award for her contribution to local rail services. Jane Murray, from Durdar in Carlisle, is a station manager for Northern covering services across Cumbria and the Lakes. She has been nominated
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Ensuring Cumbria is considered a 'destination of choice' by global tourists
Cumbria Tourism is part of a special trade mission heading to India this week to ensure it remains firmly on the international tourism map for 2024 and beyond. Already this autumn, staff from the county’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership
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Pub uses haters' comments to raise hundreds for charity
A pub’s new owners are seeing success after taking on the project this summer. Demi and Tom took on the White Horse at Kings Meaburn and have transformed it into a place offering a regularly changing menu of dishes, containing mostly locally-sourced
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Owner 'dumbfounded' by amount of support after announcing new Carlisle café
THE owner of a new cafe which is set to open in Carlisle city centre in 2024 is 'dumbfounded' by the amount of support he has received since its announcement. The Buttered Cat, which will open in Kinmont Arcade facing out into Treasury Court in
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Cumbrian artist to host exhibition in village chapel
A local artist is set to showcase her work at two upcoming exhibitions near Carlisle. Artist Ceri Allen is holding an open studio from Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26 and Friday, December, 1 to Sunday, December 3 at The Sark Chapel,
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Local volunteers get stuck in during Lake District care day
Friends of the Lake District’s mass volunteering event brought together 60 volunteers, task leaders and Friends staff at sites around Buttermere valley to carry out a wide range of conservation tasks. A fine day, teamwork and cake to fuel the workforce
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Hospice at Home to collect used Christmas trees again in January
A popular Cumbrian charity has announced its plans to raise funds through the collection of used Christmas trees in January. Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland will once again be collecting real Christmas trees in January 2024, having
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Workington Christmas Festival and Light Switch On promises family fun
The year's Workington Christmas Festival and Light Switch On is promising a day filled with entertainment for all ages. The event will take place in Workington town centre from 11am to 5.15pm on November 25, with lots of free activities, barring