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Simmo: 'I've been in stickier situations than this, let me tell you...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's 3-0 defeat to Blackpool, his feelings towards the reaction of some fans, and the battle to turn things around. Click on the link below to hear our post-match interview with
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All the couples through to the Strictly Come Dancing final 2023
Strictly Come Dancing has seen another celebrity leave in tonight’s episode (December 10) but three have made it to the final. The dancing competition known for providing all the glitz and glamour will end next week with one couple scooping the
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See the tenth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Celebrities have danced their way into the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing but after a week of double performances from the remaining couples, one had to leave. Since there was no elimination last week, the scores for the remaining four couples
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Carlisle United boss on Moxon injury and Gibson decision
Owen Moxon is a “big doubt” for Carlisle United’s next game, manager Paul Simpson fears. The midfielder went off with a hip problem in the 3-0 defeat at Blackpool. While Simpson said he was unclear on the extent of the issue immediately after
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Cumbria braces for storm Fergus with flood alerts in place
Cumbria is bracing itself for Storm Fergus following a weekend of wet weather. A wet and windy weekend for much of the UK will conclude with Storm Fergus, which has been named by Met Éireann. On Saturday, Storm Elin, also named by the Irish
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Carlisle teen arrested for possession and intent to supply 'controlled substance'
Police have arrested a Carlisle teenager for possession with intent to supply a controlled substance. A spokesperson for Carlisle Police said: "You told us you had concerns over drug use, dealing and activity in the Carlisle City area. "Last
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Carlisle United fans group condemn Simmo 'abuse'
Carlisle United's supporters' trust has today condemned the abuse aimed at the team and staff after the defeat at Blackpool. And CUOSC have also thrown their weight behind Paul Simpson a day after the manager claimed he had himself been targeted
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Blackpool manager's verdict on his side's victory over Carlisle United
Blackpool boss Neil Critchley praised his side’s “perseverance” after breaking down Carlisle United to win 3-0. The Tangerines’ victory was rarely in doubt from the moment Andy Lyons put them in front, with Jordan Rhodes wrapping it up with two
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Michelle Mone says she's a 'scapegoat' but admits 'error' in public fightback
Baroness Michelle Mone has launched a public defence today over the PPE controversy surrounding her and her husband during the pandemic. Despite claiming to be a "scapegoat", Mone admitted she made an “error” in publicly denying her links to the
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Damaging report says UK could slip back into 'Victorian' gap between rich & poor
A report has suggested that UK is in danger of slipping back into a Victorian-age gap between mainstream society and an impoverished underclass. Covid lockdowns had a “catastrophic effect” on the nation’s social fabric and the most disadvantaged
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Cumbria Police issue public appeals across North and West Cumbria
Cumbria Police have issued a number of public appeals this week across North and West Cumbria. Maryport: Police are investigating an arson that took place on Saturday, December 2 on McCarron Close in Maryport. Between the hours of 5pm
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Take a look inside this multi million pound country estate in Cumbria
HAVE you ever wondered what it would look like inside a multi-million-pound country estate? Well, wonder no more, we're giving you a glimpse inside the Blaithwaite Estate in Wigton which is on the market for £2,750,000. This luxurious manor
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Police find missing Carlisle teenage girl following appeal
POLICE have found a missing Carlisle teenager. Angel O'Brien, 17 was last seen in Carlisle at around 11pm last night Saturday December 9 but has since been found following the appeal.
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Police investigating arson attack on car parked in Maryport
Police are investigating an arson attack on car parked on McCarron Close in Maryport on Saturday December 2 Between the hours of 5pm and 6pm the front passenger window of a blue Jaguar car was smashed before being set alight. Police are appealing
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'An absolute gulf' - Simmo on Blues' display at Blackpool
Paul Simpson admitted there was an “absolute gulf” in quality between Carlisle United and Blackpool during the Blues’ latest defeat. Simpson maintained there was no shortage of effort from his players but conceded they did not measure up to their
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Police issue advice after burglaries in Carlisle, Wigton and Whitehaven
Police 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 number happening
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Men's mental health support group to launch in Carlisle in new year
A meeting group for men struggling with the mental health is set to start up in Carlisle in the new year. Following successful group launches in West Cumbria, Andy’s Man Club is to host a first meeting in the city on January 8 and the group held
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Cumbria Rivers high with one Flood Warning and eight Alerts after heavy rainfall
A flood warning is place for Keswick campsite after heavy rain on Saturday. 10 flood alerts are also in place across the county including at Bassenthwaite Lake and the River Derwent. Levels are rising at the Lodore gauge that monitors Derwentwater
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New chapter for bookshop with seventh generation of owners
AN historic Lakeland bookshop that has been operating for 136 years has a new owner. The future of Grasmere’s beloved independent bookshop Sam Read is safe in the hands of Will Smith and Polly Atkin, the seventh generation of owners. Sam Read
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Carlisle pensioner accused of stalking woman and making death threat
A CARLISLE pensioner has appeared in a court charged with stalking a woman and issuing her with a death threat. David Hood, 67, of Collingwood Street, Denton Holme, is also accused of sending an offensive letter to the same alleged victim, causing
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Carlisle United's shortcomings illuminated in the Blackpool gloom
Blackpool 3 Carlisle United 0: By the end, after Blackpool had scored one of those slow-motion goals that felt inevitable even before they’d got the ball, it was no different than it had been at the start. Ninety minutes, a lot of wind and rain, a
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A look back at snowfall across the country throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at snowfall that Cumbria has experienced in the past. This week, thousands have been left without power after snow fell across Cumbria took rendered road closures, and left people stranded.
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School gets top recognition for technology use
A Cumbrian school is celebrating after receiving international recognition from Apple for its future-focused approach to education which uses technology in the classroom. Inglewood Junior School is part of an elite group now, being only one of
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Carlisle dig project honoured with national archaeological awards
THE community excavation and exhibition project of Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), has won three prestigious national awards. URC, which resulted in the extraordinary discovery of two huge Roman head statues, won
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Mumford and Sons tribute band to play in Carlisle early next year
A tribute to the popular folk rock band Mumford and Sons will perform in Carlisle early next year. Established for seven years, Chasing Mumford are a five-piece fully live band of multi-instrumentalists with beautiful five-part live vocal harmonies
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Suicide rate in Cumbria above national average as action plan put in place
AN action plan to help prevent suicide in north and west Cumbria is currently being developed. Members of Cumberland Council's health and wellbeing board were given a progress report on the Cumberland Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2024-2029 at
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Lake District charity celebrating after earning £33k from Christmas fundraiser
A Cumbrian charity is celebrating after a key fundraising week proved to be a huge success. For the first time ever, The Lake District Calvert Trust took part in the ‘Big Give Christmas Challenge’ week where every donation made was match funded
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Carlisle charity shop to close on some days due to industrial strike action
A CARLISLE charity shop has confirmed that it will be closed sporadically during the next four months over a pay dispute. Hundreds of Oxfam workers launched a wave of strikes from Friday, December 8 for the first time in the charity’s history
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Police found that man had shared indecent child images on WhatsApp group
A WEST Cumbrian man has been put on the Sex Offender Register for downloading and sharing indecent child images. At Carlisle Crown Court, Toqeer Khan, 29, from Flimby, pleaded guilty to downloading 28 child abuse images, including 12 which were
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King Charles' favourite band are coming to Carlisle next year
The Three Degrees, a band who claim to be the longest-running female vocal group in history, are set to perform in Carlisle next year. King Charles III publicly acclaimed The Three Degrees as his favourite group after they performed at his 30th
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Unknown male remains unclaimed at hospital morgue
A Cumbrian hospital has an unidentified male body that remains unclaimed in its morgue. Following a Freedom of Information request, it was revealed that only one body remains unclaimed throughout the North Cumbria Integrated Care trust. The
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Fewer 'affordable homes' built in Carlisle this year
NEW statistics reveal that there have been fewer 'affordable' homes built in Carlisle this year than last, bucking the trend of numbers rising across England. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities reports that 63 affordable homes
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Volunteers to run bus service on Boxing Day to get people out over festive period
VOLUNTEERS from Workington Transport Heritage Trust will be giving up their Boxing Day rest to run a community free hourly bus service linking St Bees to Whitehaven on a day when there are no rail services. The Trust has run different services