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Simmo: 'We have to clutch at anything we can...'
Listen to Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson talking about the defeat to Leyton Orient, the Blues' transfer business and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our post-match interview with Simpson.
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IN THE DOCK: Round up of this week's biggest court cases
HERE'S a round-up of some of the biggest court cases to have taken place in Carlisle and West Cumbria this week. Man in court accused of attempted murder A West Cumbrian man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder. Lee Walker
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Catch up on the news you might have missed
From exciting new restaurants to ambitious urban rejuvenation projects, here's a roundup of some of the headlines you might have missed this week. Sage & Vine Restaurant comes to the city The city's dining scene just got an upgrade with the
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'Couldn't deal with it' - Orient boss on win against Carlisle United
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted his side did not need to be at their best to beat Carlisle United. The in-form Os went seven games unbeaten after seeing off the Blues 3-2 at the Gaughan Group Stadium. Wellens felt a tactical change
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Stolen car driver tasered after ramming police car in city chase
THE driver of a stolen vehicle was tasered in Carlisle this morning after ramming a police vehicle. A chase ensued after the vehicle was spotted by Cumbria Roads Police & Firearms Support Unit at around 7am (February, 4) in the city. The
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James May's unexpected recital of William Wordsworth in Bengali soap
IN ONE of the most bizarre crossovers, TV personality James May has been featured on a Bengali soap drama quoting the words of Cumbria's own William Wordsworth. James, best known for his witty commentary on car shows like Top Gear and The Grand
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BBC's Gardeners' World star to deliver talk at Rheged
Garden historian and TV and radio presenter, Advolly Richmond is to present an illustrated talk on the stories behind our garden flowers, as part of a series from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) at Rheged. A specialist in gardens, landscapes
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Carlisle salon owner 'delighted' to win prestigious salon award
A Carlisle salon owner is ‘delighted’ after she picked up a prestigious gong at the Northern Enterprise Awards. Beth Dobson, the owner of Changes in Carlisle, won the Best Laser and Aesthetic Salon - North West award in a first for the salon.
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NCIC caring for more than 30 Covid patients in hospital
North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust was caring for 33 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of last Sunday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 by 8am on January 28 was down from
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Inquests taking place in Cumbria this week
HERE are the inquests taking place at Cockermouth Coroner's Court this week. An inquest is an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a death. The purpose of the inquest is to find out who the deceased person was and how, when and where
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Mainstream bank branch goes up for sale
A bank which is set to close later this year has been put on the market. Halifax confirmed that its branch on King Street in Whitehaven will close on April 9, 2024. The three-storey 3,616 ft² end-terrace property with a banking hall, ancillary
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Potential sightings of missing man 28 years after disappearance
POTENTIAL sightings of a south Cumbria man have been reported more than 28 years after he went missing. Marcus Rigby, from Grange, was 27 in 1995 when he decided to suddenly move away. He told his mother he would call home in a week - but his
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M6 lane closure due to broken-down vehicle
AN ENTRY slip road onto the M6 is closed due to a broken-down vehicle. The lane is closed on the entry ramp on the M6 Southbound at J38 A685 (Tebay). Traffic is reported to becoping well, although drivers are being advised ahead of travel
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Who are Dippy Egg and Maypole? Two identities revealed on The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer returned to our screens this week with viewers guessing who is behind the masks of those performing on stage. In tonight’s episode, Dippy Egg, Eifel Tower and Maypole were in the bottom three. The identities of two masked
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Call the Midwife star breaks silence on shock exit as hints of ‘surprises ahead’
Star of BBC’s Call the Midwife Olly Rix has broken the silence surrounding reports that his character Matthew Aylward would be leaving the show in a shock exit. Rix has appeared in the drama since series 10 and has become a key part of the BBC’
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Kate Garraway to return to ITV GMB following Derek Draper's funeral
Kate Garraway is reportedly set to return to work on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB) on Monday following the funeral of her late husband Derek Draper. The broadcaster and mum of two said her final goodbye to former lobbyist Draper at his funeral
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'I hope everybody keeps their head' - Simmo on Blues' struggles
Paul Simpson says everyone must “keep their heads” as criticism grows over Carlisle United’s losing run. The Blues slumped to the bottom of League One after a fifth straight defeat at Leyton Orient. The 3-2 reverse in east London means United
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Cumbria Police step up patrols after teenage yobs throw mud at homes
POLICE patrols have been stepped in up Harraby due to youths throwing mud at people's homes. Special Sergeant Laurie and Special Constable Keey were patrolling last night (February 3) assisting the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Post patrol
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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxing champion's next fight confirmed
Carlisle's bare-knuckle boxing champion Danny Christie will put his British title on the line in April. The Currock man's next fight has been confirmed by promoters BKFC. Christie will face David Round in a defence of his UK light-heavyweight
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Dead harbour porpoise found during beach search for kayak
THE WHITEHAVEN Coastguard responded to reports of a washed-up kayak on Workington beach on February 3. The team found that it was the same kayak attended to on the previous morning and had been securely ashore since then. Following the first
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Appeal for missing teen
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old from the Carlisle area. Daniel Dawson was last seen on Saturday afternoon, February 3, at approximately 5pm leaving his home address in Richmond Green, Carlisle. He is described
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Former senior doctor to stand trial next week after denying child rape charges
A FORMER top doctor is due to stand trial next week after he denied four counts of child rape. Paul Grout, of Stanley Street in Ulverston, is alleged to have carried out the offences in Barrow and Ulverston in 2020. The 65-year-old will begin
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Anti-social teens rode e-scooter around kids’ area of Booths supermarket
TWO anti-social teens rode an electric scooter around the children’s area of a Penrith supermarket’s first floor cafe before one returned and threatened to “knock out” a staff member. Both boys, aged 15 and 17, were brought to court last year
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Appeal against planning rejection of Scotby mobile home and caravans dismissed
AN appeal against a Scotby planning decision has been dismissed. Coralena Miller lodged her appeal with the Planning Inspectorate following the decision on the site at Millers Paddock in Broomfallen Road. The hearing was in early January and
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Beirut Bites: Carlisle's culinary gem serving up Lebanese delights
An underrated gem in Carlisle is serving up some of the tastiest slices of the Levant in the area. Beirut Bites, which started in the former Tribe, based in Bitts Park, has been operating from a space in the Greenmarket area of the city for a while
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Lloyd Motor Group set to host Carlisle Apprenticeship Open Evening
A Carlisle car retailer is set to host an Apprentice Careers Open Evening as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. On Thursday, February 8, Lloyd Kia Carlisle will be hosting an Apprentice Careers Open Evening at its Grearshill Road showroom
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Cumbria Police clamping down on school run rogue street parkers
Cumbria Police are set to clamp down on offenders after multiple recent issues of rogue school parking and speeding across the county. Earlier in the week, officers from Carlisle Police spoke to a number of people outside Inglewood School in relation
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Cumbrian businesses urged to support challenge event in aid of hospice
BUSINESSPEOPLE from across Cumbria are being encouraged to dust off their boots, oil their chains and pick up their paddles to support a local charity. Bikes Boats Boots, an event organised by Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, is returning for a
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Potholes across Cumbria labelled 'absolute nightmare' by readers
Potholes across Cumberland have been called an ‘absolute nightmare’ after a local MP called for a war on potholes. In his weekly column in the News and Star on January 20, Carlisle MP John Stevenson called on the council to take action on potholes
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Oak Tree Animals' Charity help more than 4,000 animals amidst rising demand
A Carlisle animal charity have said they are ‘eternally grateful’ for their supporters after demand ‘significantly increased’ in 2023. Oak Tree Animals’ Charity provides a safe place for cats, dogs and equines in their time of need as well as supports
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AI image generator visualises Carlisle residents throughout the 20th century
AN AI image generator has visualised was people from Carlisle looked like throughout the 20th century. Microsoft Bing's Artificial Intelligence image generator represents the next leap forward in accessible AI technology, and allows users to input
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£15m endoscopy unit addresses car parking concerns
PLANS for the new £15m Endoscopy unit at the Cumberland Infirmary have been reassessed to increase its car parking offering. The state-of-the-art facility will be located in a section of the current visitor car park. The application submitted
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£1.2m Lake District hotel sold
A nine-bedroom hotel overlooking the Bassenthwaite Valley, on the market for £1.245 million, has been sold. The Ravenstone Lodge has been acquired by the owners of the neighbouring Ravenstone Manor Hotel. The hotel was being marketed by the
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Anti-social teens rode scooter around kids’ area of Booths supermarket
TWO anti-social teens rode an electric scooter around the children’s area of a Penrith supermarket’s first floor cafe before one returned and threatened to “knock out” a staff member. Both boys, aged 15 and 17, were brought to court last year
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Poetry enthusiasts raise £100 for charity with latest anthology
A group of local poetry enthusiasts have donated £100 to charity. Brampton Poets, who meet at Brampton's Community Centre on the first Thursday of every month, donated the money to Hospice at Home. These funds were generated by the publishing
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Carlisle: What's great about the Great Border City? An outsider's view
The City of the Lakes may be the future figurative capital of the Borderlands region if it plays its cards right. Having lived in this city for nearly three years, I’m far from an expert on the city but I believe I’ve seen enough change and plans
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Shoplifter fined for stealing candles and laundry products
A SHOPLIFTER has been fined for stealing candles and laundry products from a discount store. Peter Gibbon, 37, stole laundry products worth £60 from Home Bargains in Whitehaven on December 29. He then went back to the store on January 13 and
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Solway Aviation Museum's appeal gets off to flying start
Solway Aviation Museum's appeal to rescue a transport aircraft has gotten off to a flying start. Earlier this week, Solway Aviation Museum confirmed that it would be launching a fundraiser to help rescue the world’s only surviving Blackburn Beverley
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Labour still ahead in the polls and set to win all North Cumbrian seats
THE Labour Party are still 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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U2 tribute band celebrating 20th anniversary year to play the Old Fire Station
A tribute band to U2, who are celebrating their 20th year, are set to perform in Carlisle. This year U2UK celebrate their 20th Anniversary Tour, recreating the most captivating moments of U2’s live tours, which have earned U2 their reputation as
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Appeal to build 'unsightly' timber shed in Brampton dismissed
THE Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal against a decision relating to a site in Brampton. Stuart Dodd had hoped to build a timber outbuilding at an address in Berrymoor Road but planning permission was refused by Cumberland Council in
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'It was beyond special': Bride shares wedding day with mum and dad's vow renewal
A MOTHER and daughter decided to do a two-in-one ceremony at Kinmount House in Scotland to make the occasion extra special. On Sunday, November 19, Leigh McPake not only married the love of her life, taxi driver Sean, but she also witnessed the
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Blues' road to relegation clearer than ever after empty Orient showing
Leyton Orient 3 Carlisle United 2: Harrison Neal collected the ball in space, before clipping it down the line. Luke Armstrong gave honest chase, but in truth Wile E. Coyote had more chance of catching Roadrunner. Dan Happe came across from Leyton
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Over 90 apprenticeship roles up for grabs with water firm
United Utilities has announced the launch of its apprentice recruitment campaign, bringing with it over 90 job opportunities. This year, roles will open up across various locations within the region including Carlisle, Barrow, Workington, and
