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Reports warn of potential flooding on Cumbria's roads
A ROAD monitoring group has warned of the risk of flooding on the county's roads. Cumbria Road Watch has warned drivers to take care when out and about on the roads. A spokesperson said: "We are receiving reports from multiple sources that
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Double boost for Carlisle United ahead of Blackpool trip
Paul Simpson has received a double boost ahead of Carlisle United’s trip to Blackpool. Striker Joe Garner has recovered from injury – and Jack Armer is not suspended after all. Garner is available for the clash at Bloomfield Road despite being
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Police would like to speak to North Cumbrian man in relation to an assault
HAVE you seen Reece Troy? Reece is 19 years old and from the Penrith area. Police would like to speak with Reece in relation to an assault in Penrith town on November 24, 2023. Reece is described as 5ft 9in and has brown hair. Officers
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Part of A595 blocked earlier today due to two vehicle crash
POLICE in West Cumbria were called out today, December 7, to reports of a crash. Officers were called out at 3.07pm. There were reports of a two-vehicle collision on A595 near High Godderthwaite Farm/Calder Bridge involving a Ford Transit
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Carlisle nightclub licence hearing postponed after no-show
A CARLISLE club will have to wait a little longer to find out whether or not it will lose its license. Bosses from Truth nightclub were due to face councillors and officers from Cumbria police at a meeting of Cumberland Council's Licensing Sub
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Dog owners urged to keep their dogs on leads in Cumbria’s countryside
DPFCC, Mike Johnson, Cumbria Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team, and NFU are raising awareness around livestock worrying and theft. Since the introduction of the Rural Crime Team in Cumbria on September 19, 2023, Cumbria Constabulary has received
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City bypass now open following incident involving emergency services
A ROAD near Carlisle was closed this evening following a police incident. A Cumbria Police spokesperson said they were called out at 4.10pm to reports of a concern about the welfare of a man. The road had been blocked from the roundabout
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Well-loved sporting goods shop announces closing date
A Carlisle sporting goods shop that dates back to 1945 has announced it will be closing down at the beginning of 2024. The family business on Abbey Street, Chivers Sports Carlisle, first announced the 'heavy-hearted' decision that they would eventually
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Salvation Army raises money for toys and sings carols for hospice
Carlisle’s Salvation Army is celebrating Christmas in its traditional way of giving to others. The corps is running its annual toy appeal and also holding a carol service this Sunday with all proceeds going to the Eden Valley Hospice. Captain
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Carlisle United thwarted in attempt to sign Scottish goalkeeper
Carlisle United have suffered a blow in their bid to bring in former Hearts goalkeeper Ross Stewart. Blues manager Paul Simpson said a proposed deal is off because of a registration issue. Stewart has been training with United for the last
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Visiting suspended at four hospital wards amid norovirus outbreak
A NUMBER of wards at one of Cumbria's main hospitals have been affected by an outbreak of norovirus. Visiting has been suspended at four wards at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle as staff work to manage norovirus outbreaks on the hospital wards
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Cumbria Police announce location of speed camera vans
CUMBRIA Police announced the location of their speed camera vans today. A spokesperson said: "Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating on the A66 between Temple Sowerby and Bowes, the A5086 between Cockermouth and Egremont, the Egremont
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Police release CCTV footage to help find two men as part of shoplifting investigation
POLICE officers are appealing for the public’s help in identifying two men as part of an investigation into a report of shoplifting. The incidents occurred in Morrisons, Kingstown Road, in Carlisle on Friday 1, and Thursday, November 7, 2023.
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£15,000 worth of items stolen from Cumbrian farm
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a farm in Gilgarran between 7pm on 13 November and 7am on November 14. Items have been taken including a quad bike, Endure bike, clay pigeon traps and farming equipment which had a combined value
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Man ran off with child under his arm in bizarre Carlisle kidnap
A DAZED grandfather saw a stranger who came uninvited into his home and assaulted him running away with his two-year-old granddaughter under his arm. The man who took the child has now been warned he is facing a jail term after he pleaded guilty
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CUOSC: Our aim to be more "relevant and attractive" to Carlisle United fans
By Malcolm Nugent - CUOSC CUOSC will be striving to be more relevant and a more attractive proposition for supporters as it moves forward. That was the promise from chairman Matt Spooner when he spoke at Sunday’s Annual General Meeting in Foxy
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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2,500 Brampton homes and businesses set for broadband boost
More than 2,500 homes and businesses in Brampton are set to get access to full fibre, according to Openreach. The rural market town joins thirty other towns and villages in Cumbria already included in Openreach’s commercial build plans. Openreach
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Penrith MP raises awareness of fraud ahead of festive season
A local MP is raising awareness amongst his constituents about the implications of online scams and fake adverts during this hectic Christmas shopping season. Around 40 per cent of all crime in England and Wales is fraud. During 2022, UK Finance
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League One: Blues' fellow strugglers appoint new boss
Carlisle United's fellow League One strugglers Cambridge United have turned to Neil Harris as their new boss. The former Millwall, Cardiff City and Gillingham manager has been appointed head coach at the Abbey Stadium. Harris replaces the long-serving
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Celebrate seasonal spirit at Taste Cumbria Christmas
A two-day Taste Cumbria Christmas event is coming to Cockermouth this weekend (December 9-10). Featuring local traders, the festival will take place at both sides of Cocker Bridge, currently closed to traffic, while also using a large section of
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Football coach completes ten-hour challenge for charity that saved his life
Annan Athletic coach Jon Connolly has completed an exhausting challenge for the charity that saved his life. The goalkeeping coach walked on a treadmill for ten hours to raise money for Back Onside. Connolly covered 40km in his home gym in
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Former Carlisle United striker joins Workington Reds' rivals
A former Carlisle United youth striker will face Workington Reds this weekend after joining one of their rivals. Nic Bollado has signed for Morpeth Town after being released by Stockport County. The 19-year-old, who made first-team appearances
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New Blues director: Carlisle United can 'grow and grow' under Piataks
Carlisle United’s newest director believes the club is poised to “grow and grow” as part of the new era at Brunton Park. Matt Spooner was this week confirmed as supporters’ trust CUOSC’s new representative on United’s board. He replaces Nigel
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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister due to new Rwanda legislation
The immigration minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from his position in government, saying their emergency Rwanda legislation "does not go far enough". Mr Jenrick had been seen as taking an increasingly firm approach over plans to stop asylum
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
Chocolate lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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Warning to anyone eating chicken, turkey or eggs following spike in salmonella cases
Shoppers are being warned to take care when purchasing and cooking turkey and chicken at home following a rise in food poisoning cases. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), along with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has urged people to be wary
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3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)
Have you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not
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GMB presenter reveals off-air suffering that he kept hidden from his co-hosts
The Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher has revealed that he kept behind-the-scenes suffering hidden from his fellow co-hosts whilst filming with them. Speaking to The Mirror's Outdoors in Mind podcast the 49-year-old shared that he was
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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years
Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode. The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action
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ITV I'm a Celebrity viewers raise same Ant and Dec complaint on tonight's show
I'm a Celebrity returned to our screens tonight hosted by Geordie favourites Ant and Dec. Together, the pair have hosted the show since it began in 2002 and have come a long since their start in Byker Grove in 1989. The hit ITV show is a staple
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Suspended jail for man who made illegal visits to his ex
A SUSPENDED jail sentence has been handed to a Penrith man who repeatedly flouted a court order that had banned him from contacting his ex-partner. Luke Ward, 27, sent social media messages and called he woman and he also turned up at her home
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Officers urge home security after spate of burglaries across North and West Cumbria
Police officers in north and west Cumbria are continuing to urge people to keep home security in mind to stop burglars targeting their homes. Houses in places including Carlisle, Wigton and Whitehaven have been burgled in the last week, with a
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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. Steven Coyles shared this image of the Christmas tree at Carlisle Cathedral. Kathleen Stobbart shared this image of Derwentwater. Louise Mccaffery-Thompson
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Weather warning for rain in place for parts of Cumbria following heavy snowfall
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued to parts of Cumbria for Wednesday according to the Met Office. Areas of low pressure will bring very wet and windy conditions to the UK, displacing the cold weather that has bought frequent frosts
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Investigation continues after suspicious item found in Ulverston
A multi-agency operation remains ongoing in Ulverston. A major incident was declared last night after 53 homes had to be evacuated as a safety precaution following the discovery of a suspicious item within a house on Steel Street. An Explosive
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Carlisle United's road to the top: chairman in trouble, hooligans run riot
Part 19 of our weekly series charting Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season... The idea of football people making front page headlines being a modern media phenomenon is contested by events at Carlisle in early December 1973. There was,
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Educational initiative debuted in West Cumbria is UK first
The Education Research Alliance (ERA), the first scheme of its kind in the UK, has made its debut in West Cumbria. The initiative brings together experts and premium research with the intent of elevating pupil achievement levels and shrinking the
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Festive family craft fun had at Cumbrian railway station
A day of festive family craft fun was had at a Cumbrian railway station. Appleby Craft Group hosted its first family craft session at Appleby station creating festive decorations. The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company invited the
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Business leaders unpack Autumn Statement impact on Cumbria
Cumbrian businesses have gathered to explore the Autumn Statement and its expected impact on the county. Led by Armstrong Watson and the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the event aimed to assist firm owners in understanding the impact
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Cumbrian man publishes his first book on living with bipolar
AN ultrarunner from Cumbria has just published his first book which focuses on living with bipolar. Tristan Reid, from Wigton, was diagnosed with bipolar in 2016 and wanted to write a book on living with it, to help his four children better understand
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Youth theatre bring to life diverse heritage stories in original show
Young performers from Kirkgate Youth Theatre are presenting an original, sold-out show 'Following My Footsteps'. The theatre production, taking to the stage tonight (December 7), examines identity and heritage, with each of its two acts telling
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Primary school 'ecstatic' after girls' football team crowned county champions
A CARLISLE primary school has said that it is 'ecstatic' after its girls' football team was crowned county champions. Newlaithes Junior School's girls' football team, comprised of eight year five and year six students, celebrated the Pokemon Primary
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Pub goer who brought his own booze threatened 'to shoot' doorman
A DRINKER ejected from a Kendal pub because he smuggled in his own booze tried to act like a “big time criminal,” threatening to shoot and "cut up" a doorman. Jamie Thornborrow, 34, initially denied any wrongdoing but, on the day his trial was
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Carlisle sawmill business hoping to expand
A CARLISLE sawmill has submitted a planning request to Cumberland Council. It relates to whether an environmental impact assessment is needed for a site on land south of BSW Timber Group, Carlisle Sawmills, Cargo. The business is hoping to
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Festival founder celebrates winning toilet roll tube masterpiece
THE founder of one of Cumbria’s biggest music festivals was overjoyed to receive a very special award. Andy Smith, founder of Kendal Calling, attended the UK Festival Awards on December 5, from which he received an award for marketing. The
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Police encourage residents to highlight community concerns
Police urge Keswick residents facing neighbourhood issues to complete a linked community survey before the deadline. Residents are to complete the linked community survey by December 20, which will help shape future policing strategies in the
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How to choose the right accountant for your family business
Selecting an accountant who aligns with your own long-term goals can be a complicated decision, especially when you're nurturing a family business. It can be difficult to find an accountant who truly understands and meets the unique needs of your
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Man facing crown court trial over alleged illegal possession of 'arrowheads'
A BRAMPTON man is facing a Carlisle Crown Court trial over an allegation that he illegally possessed arrows. During a brief hearing, Cyril Greer, 41, formally denied two offences – one relating to arrows and the second relating to arrow heads,
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Bookshop to launch special discount and quiz night ahead of Christmas
A beloved independent bookshop is gearing up to spread Christmas cheer with a special discount event and quiz night. Carlisle's Bookends, on Castle Street, will be running the event on Thursday, December 14. Book enthusiasts and gift seekers
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Twin Lizzy to perform in Carlisle early next year
Twin Lizzy, a tribute to the iconic Irish band Thin Lizzy, are set to perform in Carlisle early next year. Twin Lizzy are a four-piece tribute to Thin Lizzy that faithfully recreate the energy and power of the legendary rockstars. They play
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Acclaimed Irish singer to perform show at Rosley Village Hall
The Rosley Village Hall will culminate a buoyant year of Irish Country Music shows with a performance by acclaimed singer Shawn Cuddy. Shawn, a native of County Laois, recently marked over three decades of worldwide tours with his band. Event
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Veterans invited to 'extra special' Christmas lunch
A VETERANS' lunch club recently received a £500 charitable donation from Sellafield Ltd ahead of their 'extra special' Christmas lunch. The monthly lunches are organised by Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, based within Carlisle Castle, and are
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Hotel's festive bingo night aids Cumbria children's hospice
The Skiddaw Hotel, part of the Lake District Hotels group, was awash with festive cheer during a fundraising bingo night. The event was held on December 4, raising £441 for Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. The charity provides invaluable
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Top comedian to perform at Carlisle venue next year
A TOP comedian will come to Carlisle next year with a comedy show about his experience with testicular cancer. Richard Herring, known for his stand-up comedy, his work with fellow legendary comedian Stewart Lee, and his podcasts, will come to Carlisle
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Sentence adjourned for man who had knife in shopping centre
A KENDAL man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a knife in a public place and possessing the drug ketamine. At Carlisle Crown Court, James Sorrenson, 21, admitted the knife offence, which he committed on June 5 while visiting the Westmorland
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Number of electric car charging points rose by a fifth in Cumberland
The number of public electric vehicle charging points in Cumberland has risen by a fifth over the past year, new figures show. It comes as Vauxhall, who analysed the data, said more must be done to meet the rising demand for electric cars.
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Festive family craft workshop held at Appleby Railway Station
A craft group has hosted a festive family session at Appleby Railway Station. The Appleby Craft Group, invited by the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company, put on their first family craft workshop at the station where participants crafted
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Debate ignited over business impact of Carlisle's Christmas market
THE continental-style Christmas market has brought a festive sparkle to Carlisle city centre - but opinion is divided on its impact on local businesses. Supporters say it drives footfall and brings millions into the local economy, but detractors
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Season of giving: Volunteer this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Cumbria residents have the chance to give back and spread holiday cheer through various volunteering opportunities. Local charities and organisations are actively seeking volunteers to make a positive impact during
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Engineering firm awarded for community involvement
Engineering company Forth has been recognised with a major award. The company won the Best Community Involvement trophy at the in-Cumbria Business Awards, in acknowledgement of its commitment to community service. Forth, which operates from
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Lloyd Kia Carlisle set to open new Kingstown showroom to public
LLOYD Kia Carlisle is set to open its new Kingstown showroom to the public. The new showroom on Grearshill Road will be officially unveiled on Saturday, December 9 following 7 months of construction and redevelopment. Whilst these works had
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Local rugby club boosted by £1000 donation to pay for new balls
A local rugby union club is celebrating after bagging a donation to pay for new rugby balls. The funding boost comes after Penrith Rugby Union Club applied for funding via a charitable donation scheme run by housebuilder Persimmon. Players