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Blues dig deep for draw on remarkable Brunton Park occasion
Carlisle United 1 Charlton Athletic 1: Owning the north would be a damned sight easier if it wasn’t for the awkward and quite frankly rude involvement of the opposition. After the flag waving and the fiesta, this was just another of those League One
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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for week 10
The competition was getting tougher in week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 as only six couples remained. From Ellie Leach’s intense Argentine Tango to Bobby Brazier's beautiful tribute to his late mum Jade Goody, week ten of Strictly showed the
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Strictly’s Bobby Brazier performs emotional tribute to Jade Goody
Bobby Brazier created an emotional moment in week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing as he paid tribute to his late mother, Jade Goody. Jade gained fame from Big Brother and died in 2009 aged 27 from cervical cancer. Bobby was just five years old
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WATCH: Brunton Park's amazing welcome for Carlisle United's new owners
There were remarkable scenes at Brunton Park as the Piatak era got under way. Carlisle United's new American owners received a huge and colourful welcome as they took to the pitch before the first game of their reign. Fans waved blue flags
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Striker sidelined for months in latest Blues injury blow
Terry Ablade has added to Carlisle United’s growing injury list after being ruled out until February. The on-loan Fulham striker has suffered a torn thigh muscle. He was out of the squad for the 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic and afterwards
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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas tells audience off over Layton Williams comments
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was caught telling the live studio audience off in the opening dance of the series. It came after actor Layton Williams was the first to take the dance floor with an American Smooth alongside partner Nikita
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Lavelle earns Carlisle United a point as 10,000 welcome Piataks
Carlisle United 1 Charlton Athletic 1: Sam Lavelle scored against his former club to start the Piatak era at Brunton Park with a draw. The defender fired home in the 62nd minute to earn the Blues a point in front of a 10,477 crowd that included
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Police find missing 17-year-old girl
Police found a 17-year-old who was reported missing on November 24. Julia Jaskolka from Carlisle was confirmed as being found today (Dec 1) by Cumbria police.
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Warning to residents after car broken into in Cumbria
Police are warning Cumbrians after a car was broken into late at night. An investigation into the break in, which happened to a vehicle parked on Sandy Lonning in Maryport, and officers are appealing for witnesses who might have seen someone acting
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Police concerned for the welfare of missing 48-year-old woman
Police are searching for a missing 48-year-old woman and said they are concerned for her welfare. Joanne Davison was last seen yesterday (November 24) at around 12pm near the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. She is described as slim with '
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Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic - as it happened!
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Weekly round-up of court cases in North Cumbria
Here is a roundup of some of the biggest court cases that took place in North Cumbria over the course of the week. 'Don't let this happen to another family' - plea after icy weather driving tragedy THE HEARTBROKEN family of a Silloth woman
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Five bedroomed town house on the market for £320,000
THIS week one of our top properties in West Cumbria is this townhouse for sale in Whitehaven. The house, located on Inkerman Terrace, comes with five bedrooms and two bathrooms and is on the market for £320,000. It comes with parking space
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Life satisfaction in city rises despite cost-of-living crisis
Life satisfaction in Carlisle has risen despite the cost-of-living crisis, new figures show. But across the UK, people's wellbeing has fallen. Mental Health UK said people's declining mental health is due to the coronavirus pandemic and cost-of-living
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Cross's Cafe, Cafe Ria and Kells ARLFC given new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Cumberland’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Cross's Cafe in Whitehaven, Cafe Ria in Lillyhall, and Kells ARLFC have been given new hygiene ratings. Cross's
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Can Blues give the Piataks a winning start? Bookies' verdict
Carlisle United are 21/10 to welcome the Piatak era with victory over Charlton Athletic today. Bet365 offer those odds for a Blues win in the first game under the new American owners. Other odds for a Carlisle victory on the landmark afternoon
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Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United frontman makes non-league switch
Former Carlisle United loan man Owen Windsor has a new club. The forward has made the move to National League North outfit Chester. Windsor, who was with United in the 2021/22 season, has left National League South side Chippenham Town in order
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Rain, mist, and minus temperatures forecast for Carlisle next week
With small amounts of ice appearing across Cumbria this morning, it's a sign for colder days ahead and the arrival of winter. Here is the weather forecast for Carlisle for the rest of this week. Today (November 25): Sunny changing to partly
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Mountain rescuers called out after walker injured knee and ankle
Mountain rescuers were called out to stretcher a woman back to the base of a mountain after she injured her knee and ankle near the summit. At 1.40pm yesterday (November 24), Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) and Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team
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A new Blues vision - but give us the short-term too, Tom
At a fans’ forum during his early months back at Carlisle United, Paul Simpson was asked about the long-term implications of management – a club’s structure, its vision, the foundations you might like to put in place, five-year plans and all that.
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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. Katie Whyte shared this image of Catbells. Adrian Strand shared this image of the moon and Jupiter over Penrith castle. Craig Slater shared this image of
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Reactions to announcement of station's next transformation phase
WE shared the news that 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. Here's how
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Where can you buy a real Christmas tree in Cumbria? View these amazing farms
'Tis the season? Well, it very nearly is. We're just over a week away from December which is typically the time UK households put their Christmas trees up. Some keen beans opt to erect their tree earlier, but if you still haven't, then why
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Top 7 pizza restaurants in Cumbria that promise it's 'just like Rome'
As we approach the wintery dark nights you might want a hearty bowl of stew to warm the cockles of your heart. But let's be honest, you can never go wrong with a pizza, can you? We Brits love pizza and can be very particular about what makes
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Cumberland Council unveil plans to tackle weeds
CUMBERLAND Council aims to bring the task of controlling the area's weeds in-house rather than depending on contractors, it has been revealed. Concerns were first raised in July this year over the state of parts of Carlisle which, it was claimed
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Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team undergo casualty care simulations
Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team would this week undergo training on a number of casualty care simulations. Looking at both trauma and medical related injuries and illness, the team undertook aspects of patient consent and capacity, patient assessment
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Government pledges £7 million to Cumbrian project in Autumn Statement
The Government has pledged £7 million to support a rural enterprise hub project in Cumberland. Westmorland and Furness Council’s Leader has welcomed an announcement in the Chancellor’s recent Autumn Statement that Government is intending to offer
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Carlisle's favourite dish to warm wintery bones has been revealed
New research has revealed Carlisle's favourite winter warmer dish. The survey, carried out across the North West by United Utilities, aimed to understand the region’s favourite household evening meal over the winter months, and found that hotpot
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Carlisle Cult Cinema Club monthly recommendations
Carlisle Cult Cinema Club presents its monthly film recommendations, by Paul PD Donaldson. Attention all film and TV lovers! The Carlisle Cult Cinema Club is excited to bring you our new monthly film review column. PD will be scouring the
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Families and children given opportunity to meet Father Christmas at The Lanes
Families and children have the opportunity to meet Father Christmas at The Lanes in Carlisle. Father Christmas and his elves will be getting ready to meet local children who have been waiting all year for this special day. The Grotto will open
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'Give them a big Cumbrian welcome' - new era dawns at Carlisle United
Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson has called on everyone to give the Piataks a “big Cumbrian welcome” at today’s landmark game. The visit of Charlton Athletic (Brunton Park, 3pm) is United’s first game under their new American owners. A bumper
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Dog & Gun reopens following six-figure investment and rebrand
Historic Lake District pub, Dog & Gun, on Lake Road, has reopened its doors after undergoing a six-figure investment. The traditional 19th-century listed pub, which first opened its doors in 1807, temporarily closed to the public on November 6
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Diversity celebrated as Uni of Cumbria welcome international students
International students from more than 50 countries would celebrate their graduation from the University of Cumbria on Thursday this week. On November 23, people travelled from across the world, or watched online, as their family and friends crossed
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Sherlock Holmes 'Deerstalker' hat worn by Peter Cushing and diamond watch at auction
A hat worn by 'Sherlock Holmes' and a diamond encrusted watch are all to go under the hammer a Carlisle auction house. Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers are set to hold their Christmas sale where a number of historic items are up for grabs.
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Mother and daughter embark on emotional 5,000 nautical mile trip
A woman from Cumbria has reached the third leg of the journey of a lifetime, as she sets off on the 5,000 nautical mile trip from South Africa to Australia. Cumbrian Megan Allpress is sailing almost 5,000 nautical miles alongside her mother Amanda
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Brexit was about 'taking back control' - we need to take back control of our borders
THE great pro-leave slogan of Brexit was about taking back control. Regardless of your view, the British people made that choice during the referendum, and the Government rightly went on to implement that decision. Having power over our borders
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Gift wellbeing presents for older adults this Christmas
The '12 days of Christmas' campaign introduced by Active Cumbria prompts people to consider wellbeing-themed gifts for older adults this festive season. The initiative focuses on presents that foster strength, skills, stamina, and suppleness to
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Police officers take part in Operation Spectre to tackle knife crime
THROUGHOUT November police in the Eden area made efforts to crack down on knife crime. This was part of a county-wide initiative known as Operation Spectre. Officers visited schools to educate children about the dangers of knives and also
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Jon Amor trio to play at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle next year
Jon Amor, an exciting live blues artist, is set to perform in Carlisle early next year. Jon Amor is at his absolute best with an exciting live show which will appeal to anyone who appreciates great songs played by top class musicians. Jon’
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Policing team commended for tackling 'complex' robbery case
A TEAM that worked tirelessly on a robbery investigation that resulted in sentences has received commendations from the chief constable. Operation Dogma involved the use of new and innovative approaches to investigations utilising both overt and
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Six suspects appear in court after car 'used as weapon' in Carlisle street brawl
SIX people have appeared in court after a man and woman were badly hurt when a car was allegedly used as a weapon on a residential Carlisle street. Five men and a woman were jointly charged following an incident which was said to have occurred
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Cumberland Council introduce new CCTV measures to prevent fly tipping
Cumberland Council have introduced new CCTV cameras at a recycling centre to try and reduce cases of fly tipping. Brampton Recycling Centre now has a large sign beside the recycling bins on the upper Union Lane car park in the town. It reads
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New cafe thanks community for 'absolutely brilliant' support
A NEW cafe has thanked the community for its 'absolutely brilliant' support since opening. The Coffee Lounge on Brampton's Townfoot Industrial Estate was officially opened by mother-and-daughter duo Emma and Elizabeth Holt at the beginning of
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Cumbrian rescue team honoured with King's Award for Voluntary Services
A Cumbrian coastal rescue team has deservedly earned a King's award for its incredible voluntary service. It was confirmed earlier this week that Maryport Rescue Team, alongside Coastwatch Redcar and the National Coastwatch Institution in Newhaven
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Cumberland Council invests £160,000 in a resurfacing project in Keswick
Cumberland Council has invested £160,000 in a resurfacing project in Keswick. The works took place in the autumn and were on the A5271 on the Main Street in Keswick, from the mini roundabout near Booths to Crosthwaite Road. The work comprised
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Looking back at local building societies and banks
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at old photos of local building societies and banks. One of the oldest banks in the area was the Carlisle Old Bank, formed in 1803. Smaller private banks were either acquired or merged with