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Emergency Services warning after children spotted playing on ice at Hammonds Pond
EMERGENCY Services have warned children to "stay off the ice" following reports of children playing at Hammonds Pond in Carlisle. Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, Cumberland Council and Cumbria Police have issued a joint appeal after youngsters
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Freezing weather hits non-league fixtures
The freezing weather put paid to much of the non-league football programme this weekend - with Cumbrian clubs seeing their league and cup hopes dashed. In the Northern Premier League Premier Division, Workington Reds were denied the chance to play
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Traffic Alert: M6 Cumbria southbound partially blocked due to jack-knifed lorries
CUMBRIA Police are reporting that the M6 Southbound between J38-J37 has been partially blocked due to jack-knifed lorries. Motorists are warned to travel only if necessary with thirteen traffic alerts on the Cumbria Road network Cumbria Police
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Carlisle United's promotion glory honoured with award
Carlisle United’s remarkable turnaround under Paul Simpson has been officially recognised with an award. The Blues’ promotion triumph in May earned the club a special award in the 2023 Cumbria Sports Awards. The judging panel said United’s
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League and cup round-up: hat-trick for Carlisle-born striker
Just one League One game survived this weekend - with promotion-chasing Portsmouth accounting for Northampton Town. Pompey went back to the top of the table with a 3-0 win at the Sixfields Stadium. Goals from Sean Raggett and Paddy Lane (two
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All the winners from the 2023 Cumbria Sports Awards
Stars from football, taekwondo, swimming, tug-of-war and more were among the winners at the 2023 Cumbria Sports Awards. The latest awards, organised by Active Cumbria, recognised excellence in a range of sports in the county during the year.
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'Major incident' declared as roads in Cumbria hit by heavy snow
CUMBRIA Police have declared a 'major incident' as heavy snowfall brings disruption to roads across the county. A multi-agency response is now ongoing to 'minimise the challenges' that the snow is continuing to have on the road network. Agencies
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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory
Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them
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Yet more brilliant fan photos from Carlisle United!
Go on then...one last fans gallery from an unforgettable Carlisle United occasion. Photographer Ben Holmes captured plenty of the Blue Army in the stands as a 10,000+ crowd welcomed new owners the Piatak family for their first game in charge against
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers left crying after 'stunning' Wicked performance
Strictly Come Dancing fans were amazed by Annabel Croft and Johannes's "stunning" routine to Defying Gravity from the West End musical Wicked. The stars scored the highest judges' marks for a foxtrot in the season so far much to the surprise of
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Readers share photos of a winter wonderland as snow hits the county
OVER the past few days, Cumbria has been faced with some truly freezing temperatures. Today, December 2, people in many parts of the county woke up to a blanket of snow covering everything for miles around. We asked our readers to share with
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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard after week 11
Another spectacular Strictly Come Dancing show concluded this weekend with the judges giving their verdicts on all the routines. This comes amid the programme's Musicals Special, seeing the celebrities and their professional dance partners battle
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EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury
Popular English actor Nigel Harman has been forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining an injury, the BBC has said. A press release shared by the BBC Press Office said that because of his injury, the Casualty and EastEnders star would
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Man arrested following police drugs warrant at Allerdale property
POLICE in the Allerdale area arrested a man for drug offenses. This week a drugs warrant was carried out on a property in Workington resulting in an arrest. A spokesperson said: "On Friday 1st December 2023, Officer's conducted a drugs warrant
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Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK
Residents have been told to brace themselves for frequent and heavy snow this evening as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for parts of the UK. This comes amid widespread disruption across the country in places like Glasgow caused
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Councillors hear about plans to protect residents' health
COUNCILLORS will get an update on plans to protect the health of residents in north Cumbria next week. Members of Cumberland Council's health and wellbeing board are due to meet at the Civic Centre in Carlisle from 10.30am on Friday, December 8
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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
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Simmo on his plans for Blues players after Reading shocker
Paul Simpson says he’s sticking to his plan to give Carlisle United’s players a breather despite their thrashing at Reading. The manager says he isn’t ripping up his plans in light of Tuesday’s heavy defeat. Simpson wants to “freshen up” his
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Man, 62, tried to arrange sexual contact with 14-year-old
A NORTH Carlisle man has been put on the Sex Offender Register after he tried to sexually communicate with a child and facilitate a child sex offence. Keith Fisher, 62, pleaded guilty to the two offences when he made a brief appearance before a
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What does Advent mean and why do we have chocolate Advent calendars?
We are on the cusp of entering December, meaning the festivities have basically begun, from the many Christmas light switch-on events to the start of Christmas markets up and down the country. Another sign Christmas is on its way is the excitement
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GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations
A GP has issued a warning to Brits putting up their Christmas trees and decorations about some of the potentially "negative" health effects involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year with twinkle lights, baubles, tinsel and non-stop festive
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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Supergroup to perform at Carlisle venue
SUPERGROUP Dead Men Walking will taking centre stage at Carlisle's Old Fire Station next year. The seasoned musicians, Kirk Brandon from Spear of Destiny/Theatre of Hate, Segs and Ruffy from The Ruts, and Jake Burns of Stiff Little Fingers will
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Cumbrian post offices now accepting Evri collections, see which ones are included
Nearly 20 post offices in Cumbria are offering customers the option of sending packages using Evri for the first time. This means customers can choose Evri as a parcel carrier over the counter, adding the service to options which includes Royal
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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Fitness expert reveals technique to fall asleep in just two minutes
A fitness expert has shared a mind-blowing technique to help you fall a sleep within minutes. Justin Agustin posted the viral clip to TikTok, promising that it would help you switch off at night. The clip, which has already been liked millions
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Speeding motorway driver was carrying £20,000 of 'suspicious' cash
A MOTORIST stopped on the M6 in Cumbria because he was speeding has been stripped of the £20,000 in suspicious cash he had stuffed into a carrier bag. Carlisle’s Rickergate court heard that the driver, who was pulled over by the police near to
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Battles at the bottom will truly test Blues' mettle
Amid Carlisle United’s previous fight for League One survival, the News & Star cleared its front and back pages for a rallying cry. Much good it did. A lengthy editorial article written by yours truly tried its best to whip up some positivity,
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Live weather updates as snow hits Cumbria
3:59pm That's all from us today, thank you for following our updates. Please stay safe during the icy conditions
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Cumbria Police announce location of speed camera vans
CUMBRIA Police have announced the location of their speed camera vans today, December 2. A spokesperson said: "Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating on the A66 east from Penrith, the A6 between Penrith and Shap, and the A685 between
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Multi-agency operation deals with potential gas leak incident
A multi-agency operation has been undertaken this morning to respond to a potential gas leak in a residential premises in Cleator Moor. Police were contacted at 2:41am today (December 2) after a resident at Stafford Court was admitted to hospital
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Reactions to cafe's 'amazing' festive window display
WE shared an image of a festive window display made completely of recycled cardboard in The Capon Tree Cafe in Brampton. The Capon Tree Cafe is Brampton's longest-running cafe and it has been serving delicious freshly baked goods to its customers
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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. Sarah Hearder shared this image of a frosty cobweb. Phil Waldron shared this image of the moon. Mark Hall shared this sunset scene.
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Would-be knife killer was caught with machete 'wanting to hurt somebody'
A WOULD-BE killer responsible for a frenzied knife attack on his girlfriend in Carlisle was prosecuted previously for carrying a machete. Seven years before he tried to murder Kerry Wilson, police found 39-year-old Matthew Ryan on a Carlisle street
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Pensioner found deceased at home after taking his own life
A Wigton pensioner was found deceased at home after taking his own life, an inquest heard. William Beurskens, 71, died on August 14, at his home in Newton Arlosh. He lived on his own "following an amicable separation from his wife", said coroner
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Property Fund provides local school with road safety equipment
DPFCC Mike Johnson, visited St. Patrick’s School in Cleator Moor to see how they used funding from the Property Fund to help keep students safe on the roads. The Property Fund is held by the OPFCC which receive funds from the Police (Property)
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Cumbria police unleash proactive blitz aimed to secure seasonal safety
Police officers in Cumbria said they’re increasing proactive patrols over the festive period to catch criminals and maintain safety. They’re carrying out a series of separate operations targeting a range of crime, including: Personal safety
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Introducing Shilajit Resin, offered by Shilajit UK
In the quest for natural wellness, a unique substance from the Himalayas is gaining attention. Shilajit, a mineral-rich compound traditionally revered in various cultures, is now being explored by enthusiasts worldwide. Shilajit UK is at the forefront
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Future Proofing Your Business event dishes out technology advice
A 'Future Proofing Your Business' event, organised by Integrity IT Solutions, part of Eco Group, provided valuable technological advice to businesses from across Scotland and Northern England. The event saw industry experts discuss the future of
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'Things are moving already' - Blues hopeful over training ground talks
Carlisle United’s chief executive says initial talks with the council over a new training ground have been positive. The Blues under their new owners, the Piatak family, want to build a modern new training facility in the city. It is one of
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Labour set to take majority of Cumbrian seats at next election
THE Labour Party are set to win all of the seats in North and West Cumbria according to the latest set of polling data. Labour have moved ahead of the Conservative Party in the polls over the course of the year and are on track for a substantial
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Development of 27 new homes planned for village near Carlisle
A TOTAL of 27 new homes could be built in a village near Carlisle if planners give the scheme their backing. Penrith-based Genesis Homes has submitted a planning application to Cumberland Council for the proposed development their backing.
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The 'living wage' should perhaps be renamed the Workers' Wage - here's why
A LARGE part of recent political discourse has been about living standards, inflation rates, and wage settlements. This is hardly surprising, as these are all things that affect each and every one of us day to day. The pandemic and the war
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Comedian of the year to perform in Carlisle
Comedian Jo Caulfield is set to perform her 'Here Comes Trouble' show in Carlisle early next year. Jo has appeared on Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The Royal Variety Performance
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Looking back at J. Dixon & Son's department store
TODAY, in this edition of nostalgia we are looking back at memories of the Dixons department store in Whitehaven and Workington. J. Dixon & Son, on Lowther Street in Whitehaven is the town’s oldest surviving family business, it has been apart of
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Next step towards community ownership of pub on Hadrian's Wall
The next step in securing community ownership of a beloved rural pub has been made. The price has been agreed for the Samson Inn in Gilsland, and a community group established to get the pub up and running again. Situated in a prime spot on
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Cumbrian resident sheds light on Palestinian struggles
A Cumbrian resident will be sharing his first-hand perspective on Palestinian struggles at an upcoming fundraising gig in Carlisle. Nicholas Hope lived in Jerusalem's Ramallah back in 2010 where he worked for the European Union in their police
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Film students in Carlisle premiere cryptic thriller based on 'tunnels'
AN intriguing new film created by students in Carlisle is going to be screened next month. Called ‘Portmanteau’, it aptly contains a collection of scenes to form an anthology horror/thriller, cryptically described as following a theme of ‘tunnels
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Armstrong Watson teams up with football academy
Armstrong Watson, an accountancy, business, and financial advisory firm, has partnered with Cumbria Football Academy. As part of the partnership, Armstrong Watson has sponsored the academy and presented tracksuits, adorned with the firm's logo,