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Carlisle United's hopes over Diamond injury

Paul Simpson hopes the injury that cut short Jack Diamond's full Carlisle United debut isn't serious. The Sunderland loan winger limped off in the 20th minute with an ankle problem. It compounded another bad day for the Blues as their 3-2 defeat

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Sub Moxon enjoys winning start on Portsmouth debut

Owen Moxon enjoyed a winning start to life as a Portsmouth player. The former Carlisle United midfielder was a substitute in his first taste of Pompey action. Moxon, who joined the League One leaders on deadline day, had to wait until the closing

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Fifth straight defeat sends Carlisle United bottom of League One

Leyton Orient 3 Carlisle United 2: Carlisle's woes went on as another poor display and a fifth straight defeat sent them bottom of League One. Josh Vela put the Blues in front on his home debut but Shaq Forde's double and a Ruel Sotiriou goal earned

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Angela Rippon to return to Strictly live shows following 'major medical meltdown'

Broadcaster Angela Rippon has provided Strictly Come dancing fans with a health update after it was announced she was forced to pull out of the show’s live tour. She has now revealed what happened and that she can now in fact continue dancing in

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star forced to pull out of tour amid ‘medical issues’

A star of Strictly Come Dancing has been forced to pull out of the UK live tour due to medical issues. The BBC’s shows star, Angela Rippon was patterned with professional dancer Kai Widdrington during her time on the 2023 edition of the show and

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Leyton Orient v Carlisle United - as it happened!

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WATCH: Branthwaite the late goal hero for Everton

Jarrad Branthwaite was the hero for Everton in the Premier League today as he earned the Toffees a last-gasp point. The Cumbrian defender forced home a late set-piece in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park. A VAR check ruled

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Deadly case of Squirrel Pox reported in the Lake District

THE Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group has reported an outbreak of the Squirrel Pox virus in the Appleby area. The public is urged to report sightings of sickly red squirrels as they might be infected following sightings at the Rutter Falls

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94 new homes approved in Seaton by Cumberland council

FOUR separate planning applications for what is essentially the same site near Workington have been approved despite local concerns over the proposed drainage for the development. Members of Cumberland Council's planning committee considered the

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Carlisle Cult Cinema Club monthly recommendations

HEY there, PD here with some film recommendations for all you movie lovers out there. Today, I want to share my top picks for must-watch movies available on various streaming sites. And that's not all, this month, I'll also be revealing the

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Man had cannabis and electronic stun device

A MAN will be sentenced later this month for possessing an electronic stun device and cannabis. Connor Devlin, 29, indicated guilty pleas to possessing a weapon for the discharge of an electrical incapacitation device and possessing a Class C drug

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Proposal for 42 new homes near Carlisle given green light by council planners

A TOTAL of 42 new homes can be built near Carlisle after the proposal was approved. Citadels Homes had applied for full planning permission for the properties on land north of Hurley Road and east of Little Corby Road, Little Corby. It was

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Can Blues end Orient hoodoo? Bookies' verdict

Carlisle United are 11/2 to end their winless run against Leyton Orient today. The Blues have lost their last four meetings with the Os - and also their last four League One games. Bet365 price a United win at the Gaughan Group Stadium at 11

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Chip off the old block! Delap's son signs new League One deal

The promising teenage defender son of former Carlisle United favourite Rory Delap has signed a new deal with his League One club. Finn Delap, 18, has been awarded a new one-year deal at Burton Albion. And the youngster could feature for the

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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz now

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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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

A little-known council tax discount could save people thousands of pounds this year, as their bills are set to rise from this month. The “very obscure” discount was highlighted by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis last year. He told viewers

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The Masked Singer faces major schedule shake-up amid Six Nations

ITV’s The Masked Singer will air at a different time today, (Saturday, February 3) as the Six Nations forces a schedule shake-up. Airing its sixth episode of the 2024 series, celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora

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I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down

A GP has explained how you can tell that your cholesterol is too high and how you can bring it down. Cholesterol is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it?

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Why Blues must finish well - whatever happens this season

Reaching League One would be easy, Dale Vince said upon Forest Green’s promotion to the EFL in 2017. And indeed it was. Staying there, though – slightly different matter. And now look at them. You do not hear quite so much in the way of bold pronouncements

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Carlisle businesses fined after illegal immigration raid

Cumbria Police alongside the Home Office Immigration Enforcement carried out raids in Carlisle last night targeting businesses employing illegal workers. Two businesses in Carlisle discovered employing workers without UK work rights now face significant

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'All the best, say readers as Carlisle United Moxon moves to Portsmouth

WE shared the news that Carlisle United star Owen Moxon completed a move to League One leaders Portsmouth. The deal for the midfielder has been confirmed by the clubs on transfer deadline day. Portsmouth have paid the Cumbrians an undisclosed

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Three stunning pictures of light and dark in Cumbria

FOR today's camera club, we picked the best images of the use of lighting. We picked three of the best pictures shared by our members. Craig Slater's image of a sheep's silhouette from Coulderton.   Paul Grindley shared this picture

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Benefits cheat who illegally claimed more than £40k is jailed

A JAIL term has been handed to a Carlisle man who illegally claimed two benefits for around three years, raking in more than £40,000 he was not entitled to. Despite claiming that he was unable to work due to poor health, Alan Pullar, 49, failed

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Police dismantled major Merseyside to Cumbria drugs conspiracy

DETECTIVES have spoken for the first time in public about an investigation that led to the jailing of nine people involved in a major drugs conspiracy. Operation Forfeit exposed how county lines drugs criminals were bringing crack cocaine and heroin

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Huge drug dealing conspiracy linked to tragic death, court hears

A COUPLE'S heart-breaking discovery of their son’s body in his bedroom graphically illustrated the consequences of Cumbria's illicit drugs trade, a court heard. As he sentenced nine people involved in a huge county lines drugs conspiracy, Carlisle

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Two notorious Lake District routes named among UK's most dangerous roads

The UK, despite being a very small island, is home to some of the most challenging and dangerous roads around of which many can be found in Cumbria's Lake District. From scary hilltop drives to sharp winding bends, even the best of drivers can

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COURT: McDonald's customers scattered as knife wielding teen burst into restaurant

CUSTOMERS at Carlisle’s city centre McDonald’s scattered in panic as a 14-year-old boy burst into the restaurant and brandished a knife. A CCTV camera captured the dramatic moment that the teen walked through the front doors of the Scotch Street

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Death of woman at home was drug-related, inquest finds

The DEATH of a woman with a long history of substance misuse was drug-related, an inquest found. Lynn Walker, 47, was discovered dead at Countess Road in Bransty, Whitehaven, on September 8 last year. An inquest into her death held at Cockermouth

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Spaces open for 'fulfilling and challenging' role for on call fire fighters in county

CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service is on the look-out for new On-Call Firefighters to serve their communities. The service has launched a rolling programme to recruit new Firefighters to vacancies within its 36 On-Call stations across the county.

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Calls for suicide prevention training in schools welcomed by Cumbrian charity

A Carlisle charity has welcomed a push from an MP in Cumbria to get age-appropriate suicide prevention education in schools. Neil Hudson, the MP for Penrith and the Border, has again raised a campaign to get it added to the curriculum during a

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Cockermouth woman hits centenary year with card from King Charles

A woman from Cumbria is celebrating after receiving a card from King Charles ahead of her 100th birthday today.  Lillian Barker, who has lived in Cockermouth all her life, will mark her 100th birthday on Saturday February 3. Lillian never married

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Looking back at some of Cumbria's most loved sports

IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at one of Cumbria's most loved sports, hound trials. Hound trailing in Cumbria is regarded by many as a well-loved sport. Hound trailing had a lengthy lay-off due to the coronavirus crisis but returned

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The strangest items left behind in rented homes including pets and urine bottles

New research has revealed the strangest items tenants have left behind in rented homes, including bottles of urine and even their own pets. Direct Line business insurance conducted the research by interviewing landlords about the items left behind

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Cumberland Council to launch 'Recycling Rambler' service for small electricals

Cumberland Council will launch a new mobile service next week to recycle small electrical items. Starting February 5, the 'Recycling Rambler' van will travel through various communities in West Cumbria, collecting items with a plug, cable, or batteries

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Concern raised as police officer recruitment rate slows in Cumbria

The recruitment rate of police officers in Cumbria has slowed since the Government's recruitment drive ended, new figures show. It comes as the total number of officers across England and Wales fell just months after the Government hailed a campaign

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Carlisle drummer's band in Super Bowl link after San Francisco 49ers popularity

 A band featuring Carlisle drummer, Peter Crampsey, have become popular with one of America’s most iconic sports team. The band, called Gathering of Strangers, may be set to make waves at the upcoming Super Bowl as one of their songs has caught

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New Light District event announced by Cumberland Council

A NEW Light District event has been announced by Cumberland Council and will be held at St Bees Priory. Space: God, The Universe and Everything, a sound and light show, will take place on the evenings of Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15

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'There has been a positive shift in how we think about higher education'

THE tables have been packed away, the banners have been refurled, the leaflets have been given out, and the contact details have been exchanged. Another Skills Fair has been and gone – and I want to extend a huge thanks to all the attendees – students

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Remembering how we enjoyed one of the nation's favourite foods

Towards the end of this month, it will be National Chip Week - commencing on February 20 - where the UK is encouraged to celebrate the nation's most iconic foods. However, the concept of fried potatoes, or what we commonly refer to as 'chips', 

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Simmo could spring 'surprise' with Blues team at Orient

Paul Simpson says he could spring a surprise with his Carlisle United selection at Leyton Orient today. The Blues head to east London today (Gaughan Group Stadium, 3pm) desperate for a win that can kickstart a late survival push. And Simpson

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Academy makes rapid strides toward improvement

Seaton Academy has achieved a promising turnaround since being tagged 'Inadequate' by Ofsted in September 2022. The inspection had occurred when Robert Barton had been headteacher for less than two weeks. Before Christmas, inspectors revisited

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New boardwalk set to open in West Cumbrian town with 'real excitement' for project

A NEW boardwalk will be opened in a West Cumbrian town lnext week, with the council saying they are 'really excited' by the project. A spokesman for Cumberland council said; "Maryport's new Boardwalk will be officially opened on Monday and we're

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Top-notch pizza and lovely staff make Sage & Vine a must-try in Carlisle

Carlisle's newest restaurant Sage & Vine opened with great success in the city centre on Thursday evening.  The new foodie spot selling Mediterranean tapas, mezze and wood-fired pizza, replaced The Muddled Olive at 5 The Crescent and officially

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Town crier steps down after 12 years following council dispute

BRAMPTON'S town crier has quit his official post with the parish council. 88-year-old Brian Pease has been the town's crier for 12 years, however, stepped down after a disagreement caused by the council's introduction of a formal booking form for

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Bowling alley and mini golf course feature at new Carlisle entertainment centre

A new entertainment centre that features a bowling alley and miniature golf course has opened in Carlisle. Game On!, Carlisle's 'only multi-activity venue' opened in December 2023 in Botchergate's Englishgate Plaza.  Alongside the entertainment

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Over 70 speeding tickets given out to drivers in Carlisle last week

Police have handed out over 70 speeding tickets to people last week. This is part of their neighbourhood policing week and saw cops target problem areas they identified in Carlisle. These problem areas were Cumwhinton Road, Brampton Road, Wigton

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Insurance firm receives award for fifth year running

Carlisle-based H&H Insurance Brokers has clinched the Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year running. The award was given by Feefo, a company that collects and monitors verified customer reviews. H&H Insurance, which operates

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Children's author to champion mental health with help of 'flamingo friends'

A Carlisle children's author will be spreading mental health awareness among young minds next week with the help of her beloved characters, the 'Flamingo Friends'.  With nearly two decades of experience as a nursery nurse, Rebecca Tyson crafted