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Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam 'most pointless' episode ever
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have slammed tonight's 'results show' episode as "pointless" after it was announced that there would be no eliminations this week. This came after the sudden announcement that EastEnders and Casualty star Nigel Harman
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Carlisle United director loses trust board seat as four new fans elected
Two long-serving Carlisle United supporters' trust members have lost their places on the CUOSC board - while four members have been voted in. Nigel Davidson, who is also the trust's director on Carlisle United's 1921 operational board, failed to
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Young Reporter NHS dentalcare falls apart Evie Holden Nelson Thomlinso
“After several years of trying to get an NHS dentist in Carlisle, I developed severe toothache from a dental infection. The nearest NHS dental practise I can get to is over in Lockerbie!”, said Murray Kerr. Murray Kerr, my uncle, has recently been
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Police patrol estate due to 'suspicious' male offering residents home advice
POLICE officers have been conducting patrols around Workington due to suspicious activity. There were reports of a 'suspicious' male offering residents advice on their homes. A spokesperson said: "PCSO 5424 and PC 2494 have conducted patrols
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Police called after youths seen kicking football at windows
POLICE in the Allerdale area dealt with a group of youths causing a disturbance. Youths were seen causing antisocial behaviour in Workington by kicking a football at windows. The ball has since been recovered by law enforcement. A spokesperson
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Hundreds of Santas lace up their running shoes for annual Carlisle 5k
THE spectacle of hundreds of running Santas came to Carlisle on Sunday morning with the annual 5k Santa Dash. The run, which began near the Sheepmount and saw runners and walkers wind through Carlisle city centre and past landmarks such as the
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Branthwaite on course for England call-up, reckons team-mate
Jarrad Branthwaite could well force his way into the England squad in the next year. That's according to the Cumbrian defender's Everton team-mate James Tarkowski. Former Carlisle United man Branthwaite has starred in the Premier League for
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Cumbrian pub handed new hygiene rating
A CUMBERLAND drinking establishment has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Duke of Cumberland, a pub at Castle Carrock, was given the score after assessment on October 26, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.
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Lake District visitor attractions feature in new Bollywood film
TWO Lake District visitor attractions are featured in a new Bollywood movie just released in Indian cinemas. A train journey on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and aerial adventures at Zip World Windermere are both integral parts of the plot for
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Santa Special trains cancelled due to bad weather
THE Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway have announced their Santa Special trains will not run today, December 3. This is due to the bad weather conditions affecting most of the county. A spokesperson said: "We have made the decision that our
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Remembering those we have lost - this week's death notices
Here are the heartfelt tributes to people who have passed away which have been featured in this week's death announcements. Joyce BAINBRIDGE BAINBRIDGE Joyce In loving memory of a dear Mum and Nana who passed away on the 5th December
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Simmo: We must live up to Blues takeover 'buzz'
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United must live up to the “buzz” of the huge takeover news much better than they did last time out. The Blues boss said the team’s 5-1 hiding at Reading was a particularly underwhelming outcome in the context of the
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Northern advises Cumbrian passengers not to travel on the railway today
Northern is advising Cumbrian passengers not to travel on the railway today due to difficult weather conditions. Services between Barrow-In-Furness and Carlisle are currently being disrupted due to severe weather including heavy snow in the area
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Newly-created special educational needs board set to take on SEND oversight
COUNCILLORS will get an update on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision in north Cumbria next week. Members of Cumberland Council's health and wellbeing board are due to meet at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Friday (December
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The heartbreaking way Strictly star Bobby Brazier remembers his mum on Christmas
Jeff Brazier has opened up about how his sons Bobby and Freddie Brazier remember their late mum Jade Goody at Christmas. Sadly, Jade died in 2009 at the age of 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer – Bobby was five years old at the time
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This is why there is no Strictly Come Dancing public vote or elimination tonight
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in for a treat last night (December 2) as it was the anticipated musicals week. Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and Vitto Coppola opened the show as they performed a quickstep to the song Belle from Beauty
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Michelin star gastropub named in UK top 50 list for second year
A Cumbrian Michelin star gastropub has been named in the UK's top 50 list for the second year in a row. The Dog and Gun Inn, in the heart of Skelton, has been named number 39 among the creme de la creme of British gastropubs in Estrella Damm Top
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Couple wow family and friends with party dances down the aisle
A COUPLE decided to dance their way down the aisle before they ventured off to Dublin for a mini-moon as well as a 'family-moon' in Belek, Turkey. Sales director Samantha Moore, 36, and quality engineer Daley Rogers, 43, met at a house party in
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DPFCC visits all girls rugby team that has benefitted from Property Fund
DPFCC Mike Johnson, visited Egremont RUFC Valkyries Girls Rugby Team to see how they have benefitted from the Property Fund. The Property Fund is held by the OPFCC which receives funds from the Police (Property) Act 1997 and the Powers of Criminal
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Building goes up for sale following restaurant closure
THE building housing the former Ruen Thai restaurant in Carlisle has gone on the market. The freehold for the two-storey Crosby Street property is now for sale via brokers Sidney Phillips. The asking price for the detached city centre property
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'Highly aggressive' men fighting in the road were seen by off-duty police officer
TWO men who got out of their cars and began fighting in the road were seen by an off-duty police officer who called 999. The Sellafield police officer who witnessed the incident had been driving in Egremont on August 25 when he approached the junction
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Five places to get your Christmas trees in north and west Cumbria this year
WITH less than a month until Christmas, some people in Cumbria will already have their Christmas trees up ready for the big day. Some people think plastic is fantastic, but if you're planning on putting a real tree in your home this December,
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Blues stars share Wembley tales at primary school
Blues manager Paul Simpson and Carlisle United first-team players, Jordan Gibson and Jon Mellish, scored big with the students at a recent Q&A visit. The trio fielded questions from pupils in years 3, 4, 5, and 6 at Ivegill CE Primary School
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Carlisle United chief: trust deserve credit for takeover
Carlisle United directors have paid tribute to fans’ trust CUOSC for their fundamental role in the Piatak takeover. The trust, who are holding their annual general meeting today, played a key part in courting the American family who are now the
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Residents warned to exercise caution as cold spell grips Cumbria
WITH Cumbria being amongst the coldest places in the UK, Cumberland Council is advising caution in line with the drop in temperatures. Cumberland Council's director of Highways and Transport, Karl Melville, highlighted proactive measures being
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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 week. Would-be Carlisle killer was arrested for carrying machete A WOULD-BE killer responsible for a frenzied knife attack on his girlfriend in Carlisle
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10 festive menus to check out at Carlisle restaurants
AS we enter the festive season, plenty of restaurants in Carlisle are already serving up food for the season on special festive/Christmas menus. Here is a list of just ten such restaurants in no particular order, and some of what each menu has
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Charity thanks community for raising over £3,800 through Christmas auction
A Local charity has thanked the community for supporting its Christmas auction. Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice launched the charity auction, which included items such as an Egland shirt signed by current boss Gareth
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Carlisle trade union council call for "lasting" Gaza ceasefire
The Carlisle Trade Union Council has called for an ‘immediate resumption’ of a cease fire in Gaza. Israeli fighter jets have hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a week-long truce expired as the war with Hamas resumed in full force.
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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed
As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces
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Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills
Let’s be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is all the food and drink available to consume without any judgement. From Quality Street tubs emptied within hours to plates piled high with roast potatoes and fridges full of cheese, it’
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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says
Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.
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Judge quizzes 14-year-old convicted of robbery about his interest in knives
A FOURTEEN-year-old Carlisle boy convicted of robbery and house burglary was quizzed by a judge about his interest in knives. District Judge John Temperley was sentencing the teenager for robbing another youth of a small amount of cash, a house
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Unique project exploring the history and heritage of Wigton and its people to begin
A unique project that celebrates Cumbria’s diverse heritage by capturing personal experiences through a series of oral history workshops arrives in Wigton next week. Called In My Shoes, a series of events featuring storytelling and performances
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Looking back at the University of Cumbria in 2007
Today, we are looking back at the University of Cumbria, specifically in its founding year of 2007. Over its history, several institutions eventually merged to form the University of Cumbria. These include Charlotte Mason College of Education in
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Cumberland Cup quarter-final ties confirmed
Carlisle United's bid for county cup success will take them to Penrith in the quarter-finals. The Blues will go to Frenchfield Park in the last eight of the Fred Conway Cumberland Cup. It will pit Carlisle against a Penrith side managed by