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Carlisle United fined over play-off pitch invasion
Carlisle United have been hit with a £5,000 fine over the pitch invasion at the Bradford City play-off game at Brunton Park. The post-match scenes after a game which saw the Blues and their fans celebrating progress to Wembley have seen the club
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Simmo: 'It's been a proper eye-opener...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star after Carlisle United's 5-1 thrashing at relegation rivals Reading... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the Blues manager.
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Motorist had two illegal drugs in his system
A DRIVING ban and a curfew have been handed to a north Cumbrian man who was caught behind the wheel of his car with two illegal drugs in his system. Thomas Perkins, 34, of Mayfield Avenue, Harraby, committed the two offences as he drove a Suzuki
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No job losses included at McVitie's Carlisle in Liverpool job losses
THERE are to be no job losses planned at the McVitie's factory in Carlisle as part of job losses at the Jacob's cracker site in Liverpool. Pladis told more than 700 workers at its site in Aintree, Liverpool, that it would cut jobs by next December
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Reading boss assesses his side's thrashing of Carlisle United
Reading boss Ruben Selles insisted his side were not at their best despite obliterating Carlisle United. The Royals thrashed Paul Simpson’s Blues 5-1 to move off the bottom of League One. Three goals in 14 first-half minutes put Selles’ strugglers
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Man who dialled 999 to report being assaulted was then arrested
POLICE were summoned to a house in Carlisle in a 999 call by an alleged assault victim - who was illegally with a woman he was banned from seeing. Jennen Geeraerts, 32, was found at the woman’s address in Botcherby, despite a court having earlier
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Police investigate after man attacked by balaclava-clad bikers
CUMBRIA Police are investigating an assault which took place on November 27 at Flimby Great Woods in Workington. The victim was approached by three males on scrambler bikes, one reportedly attacking him with an aerosol can containing red substance
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The Lake District's first ever 'custom build' housing recognised at awards
A ground-breaking plan to create the first-ever ‘custom build’ housing development in the Lake District National Park has taken centre stage at a national awards ceremony. The Build It Awards are one of the most coveted accolades in the self-build
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Family dog has leg amputated after hit and run
A DOG owner has spoken of her heartbreak after a hit-and-run led to her pet dog having a leg amputated. A police investigation has been launched after the car, described as dark grey or black and believed to be a Citroen Berlingo or a similar people-carrier
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Latest from Blues boss on keeper deal and free agent hunt
Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson says the Blues hope to resolve a paperwork issue to get their next signing over the line soon. The Cumbrians have yet to seal a deal for a goalkeeper who has been training with the club. United expect to complete
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Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United captain Feeney suffers 'freak' injury
Former Carlisle United captain Morgan Feeney has been sidelined with what has been described as a "freak" injury. Feeney, now with the Blues' League One rivals Shrewsbury Town, has suffered a kidney problem. It has ruled the defender out of
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Jury to decide case of man accused of controlling and coercing his partner
A NORTH Cumbrian man is facing a three-day crown Court trial over an allegation that he subjected his partner to 'coercive and controlling' behaviour. Joseph Newburn, 32, formally denied the allegation during a brief appearance before Carlisle
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Jail for man who managed heroin 'distribution' in county lines drug conspiracy
A CRIMINAL who was a key Carlisle contact for a Liverpool based county lines drugs conspiracy had the job of telling users the heroin was available. Christopher Cook, 34, who was himself in the grip of an addiction to the Class A drug, routinely
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Man dropped heroin in the street after seeing police
A MAN who dropped a wrap of heroin in the street after he noticed a police vehicle has been fined. Robert Burrell, 48, was seen by police walking in Maryport on May 12, Workington Magistrates’ Court heard. Pamela Fee, prosecuting, said the
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Carlisle woman raises nearly £700 for charity with 90th birthday fundraiser
A Carlisle woman has raised nearly £700 for a local charity thanks to the support of family and friends at a 90th birthday fundraiser. Elsie Thompson has lived in Carlisle for much of her life having moved from Haltwhistle when she was just a girl
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More than 50 per cent of Cumbrians pay fuel bills with difficulty says new survey
Only 42 per cent of people in Cumbria say they’re able to pay their fuel bills without difficulty, according to new research by Electricity North West’s Take Charge campaign. 56 per cent of people in the county have not yet taken action to make
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Newton Faulkner set for a Carlisle stage
British singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner will be bringing his intimate tour to Carlisle's Old Fire Station. Faulkner's new tour follows up on the success of his previous Feels Like Home concerts. The artist will be playing at the venue on
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Cumbrian running club raises more than £4000 for motor neurone disease charity
A local running club from Wigton in Cumbria has raised money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease by linking up for a huge 10k event around the town. Wigton Road Runners organised a 10k on the 15th of October which involved 150 runners hitting
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Multi-force rural crime operation sees in several arrests
Police stopped nearly 50 cars and made several arrests as part of an evening of tackling rural crime with other forces. Cumbria Constabulary’s rural crime team took part in Operation Checkpoint, which involved officers from the county as well as
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The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts
Amber and yellow cold-health alerts have been issued in parts of England by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is in place until Tuesday, December 5, with average temperatures forecast to be less than 2C during
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
Martin Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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'It worried me' - Simmo on Blues' 5-1 thrashing at Reading
Paul Simpson admitted Carlisle United’s flaws were “worrying” in their 5-1 thrashing at Reading. Manager Simpson felt the Blues’ heavy defeat was a result of failing to do the “basics” well enough. He said his players performed as if doing
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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Day company linked to failed Blues takeover fails to trade again
It now goes down as a fading feature of a failed Carlisle United takeover attempt of recent times. Whilst the Blues now aim to push on under their new American owners, the Piatak family, evidence of a previous aborted bid for the club has re-emerged
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Shirley Ballas 'never forgot' being criticised for showing stretch marks when dancing
Shirley Ballas, the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed how she was once marked down for her dancing due to her stretch marks being on show. Good Morning Britain presenters, Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, asked Ballas about her
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Plans for equestrian arena near Carlisle submitted to council
IT IS hoped to turn an agricultural field in Dalston into a private equestrian arena with fencing. Plans have been submitted to Cumberland Council for a change of use for the site at Hawksdale Farm. The site covers a total area of 0.16 hectares
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'David vs Goliath' - Hearing into Cumbrian footpath dispute rumbles on
A WITNESS has told a public hearing in Carlisle that a legal letter initially made her wish to withdraw her statement. Tuesday (November 28) saw the start of the second week of the hearing organised by the Planning Inspectorate. It concerns
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Heavy traffic cleared after accident at Hardwicke Circus
Traffic has cleared at a major city centre junction after reports of an accident. There were reports of heavy traffic at Hardwicke Circus due to an accident on the roundabout. The accident comes after temperatures dropped to below freezing
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Cold weather alert issued in Cumbria as temperatures plummet below zero
A cold weather alert has been issued for Cumbria after temperatures plummeted over night to as low as minus seven in rural areas. An amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency indicating that a prolonged spell of very
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Suspected drink driver banned for refusing to take police breath test
A MOTORIST who was stopped by the police on the M6 in north Cumbria because of his bad driving refused give police a breath specimen. Brian Adam, 54, who has a previous conviction for drink driving, came to the attention of a police patrol because
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Carlisle widow lost £2,000 in romance fraud scam, court hears
A GRIEF-STRICKEN Carlisle widow was scammed out of £2,000 by a “romance fraud” conman she met on a dating website. The unsuspecting and vulnerable victim first contacted the man through the website in December 2021, believing that she was communicating
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A Royal hiding that highlights the struggle ahead for Carlisle United
Reading 5 Carlisle United 1: Carlisle need January like a born-again festive teetotaller. The problem is that it isn’t even December yet, and the headaches clearly aren’t going to fizzle away just yet – if at all. This was an evening to make you
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Pay deal offered to senior doctors in Cumbria to help end strikes ahead of winter
Strikes by senior doctors in Cumbria could be at an end after the government offered a improved pay deal to members of the British Medical Association (BMA). The BMA is to put a pay offer to consultant members in England, following a month of intense
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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. Mark Hetherington shared this image from Ashness Jetty, Derwentwater. Phil Waldron shared this image of the moon. Craig Slater shared this image from Gosforth
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Labour PFCC candidate raises concern over Cumbria police theft arrest levels
LABOUR'S candidate for Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, has expressed concern about the police and local criminal justice system's ability to deal with theft and other routine policing matters, after Home Office figures showed
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Jury to decide case of man accused of controlling and coercing his partner
A NORTH Cumbrian man is facing a three-day Crown Court trial over an allegation that he subjected a partner to coercive and controlling behaviour. Joseph Newburn, 32, formally denied the allegation during a brief appearance before Carlisle Crown
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Carlisle's newest music venue enjoys successful first month
Carlisle's newest events venue, Box Arena, has enjoyed a successful first month in business having hosted a number of sold-out shows. The new night-out location, which is located at 7 Portland Place in Carlisle, took over from The Venue in October
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Reactions to Brampton's 'lovely' new cafe
WE shared the news that 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
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Figures reveal which Cumbrian school sends most students to Oxbridge
FIGURES have revealed which Cumbrian school is the best for Russell Group and Oxbridge admissions. The data from the Department for Education and Ofsted shows the proportion of the student cohort who left school in 2020 and went on to study at
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Emotional victory as takeaway crowned best in England
A PENRITH takeaway has described the moment as 'too big' to comprehend after being crowned the best in the country. Just Greek, on King Street, was presented with the accolade at the grand final of England’s Business Awards in Birmingham.
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Community Beat Officer sees drastic fall in antisocial behaviour
Since taking on the role of Community Beat Officer (CBO) for Cleator Moor in the summer of 2022, PC Sarah Pickering-Smith has made significant strides in addressing local crime concerns. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) has seen a significant fall in
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Health column - Raising awareness of common childhood ailments this winter
As families across Cumbria look forward to the forthcoming festivities in the coming weeks, we want our children to remain healthy. This is why we are raising awareness of the common childhood ailments around this time of the year - how to reduce
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Carlisle women raise £2000 with 'absolutely fantastic' fashion event
A group of Carlisle women held an 'incredible' fashion show last weekend, raising £2000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association. The organisers, Isabel Hurst, Annette Oxley, Evlyn Goddard and Jane Jones raised just over £2,000 from a fashion show
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Three-storey town centre property set to go under the hammer
A THREE-storey town centre investment property in Carlisle, currently part-occupied by Lloyds pharmacy, is set to go to auction. The traditional terrace building, 1 Brunswick and 72-76 Warwick Road will be going under the hammer with a guide price
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'Use it or lose it' - Local businesses back Small Business Saturday
A number of Carlisle's independent businesses have backed Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support
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Man who stole kit worth almost £14,000 from employer spared from jail
A SUSPENDED jail sentence has been handed to a Carlisle man who stole tools and equipment worth almost £14,000 from his employer. Kyle Robinson, 28, who was spending money on cocaine at the time of his offending, committed the offence between August
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Candidates spark concern over lack of access to NHS dentists
Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for Carlisle Julie Minns has raised concerns about increasing visits to A&E related to dental decay. The rising trend is due to people unable to access an NHS dentist, with increasing dental emergencies resulting
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Global dance, music and cuisine showcased at West Cumbria Culture Bazaar
West Cumbria hosted its inaugural Culture Bazaar, with hundreds of attendees exploring global dance, music, and cuisine. The event, held at Workington Academy, was organised by Multicultural Cumbria, with activities ranging from dhol drumming and
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Cumbria running club raises thousands for charity
A running club from Cumbria has raised thousands of pounds for a motor neurone disease (MND) charity through a 10k event. The £4,261 raised by Wigton Road Runners, including £1,000 that was raised by Raymond Millburn in a fundraising dinner prior
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Blues boss gives update on Garner injury - and new suspension blow
Paul Simpson provided an update on Joe Garner after the striker limped out of Carlisle United's 5-1 defeat at Reading. The experienced frontman went down hurt in the early stages of the game and had to be substituted after just nine minutes.