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League One: Rivals increase Carlisle United's gap to survival

Carlisle United's gap to League One safety increased to 11 points after the division's midweek action. Reading's victory at promotion-chasing Stevenage meant the Blues' survival task got even harder. The Royals' 1-0 win, courtesy of Vadaine

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Carlisle United fans' forum - as it happened!

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Rescue team called to two leg injuries in 'busy few days'

PATTERDALE'S Mountain Rescue Team has been called to attend to their second lower leg injury handling within three days. Both the Northwest Ambulance Service and Cumbria Police tasked the team to assist a woman. She had slipped whilst walking

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Police seize off road bike after being driven illegally on public road

AN off-road bike has been seized by police in North Cumbria.  The vehicle was being driven illegally on a public road which had raised concerns amongst the public.  A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Carlisle Response Officers 2574 and 3423

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Early morning kitchen fire extinguished by firefighters

Firefighters were deployed to extinguish a kitchen fire earlier this morning. Penrith Fire Station was called at 5.22am this morning (February 6) and on arrival they found the kitchen to be heavily smoke-logged. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

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Carlisle United hope loan spell will raise bar for defender's development

Paul Simpson feels Max Kilsby’s latest loan move will raise the bar in the young defender’s development. The left-sided Carlisle United prospect is starting life at Queen of the South in a deal until the end of the season. Kilsby began as a

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Former office could be transformed into beer shop and tap room, under new plans

A FORMER Cockermouth office could be changed into a beer shop and bar if the plans are approved. The property in Lorton Street is located between a Chinese takeaway and holiday lets. Crooked River Brewing Company is hoping to use the premises

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Fly tipper caught on CCTV illegally dumping rubbish could have had free permit

A WORKINGTON man has been left with a criminal conviction and a court bill for more than £1,300 after he illegally dumped rubbish at Lillyhall Industrial Estate. A CCTV camera recorded Tom Logan, 53, as he disposed of the rubbish that he brought

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How Devitt, in different ways, earned every bit of his Carlisle popularity

Four games, no goals, no assists – and the perfect distillation of the argument that football, sometimes, really isn’t about numbers at all. Jamie Devitt, in those games against Leyton Orient, Rochdale, Oldham Athletic and Northampton Town, was

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Huge and historic Gretna Green farm available to rent

An opportunity to rent a large livestock farm has just opened up in Gretna Green. The substantial, thriving Gretna House Farm, contained within over 132 hectares of land, is being offered for a 10-year lease. Comprising of versatile, mixed

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Police concern for missing 26-year-old

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing 26-year-old from Carlisle. Mark Young has not been seen since leaving his home address on Saturday, February 3.  He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build, with short brown

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Street drug dealer has now 'rid himself of addiction,' judge told

A STREET drug dealer caught with 113g of heroin and digital scales has been spared an immediate jail term after a judge heard that he has conquered his addiction.  Steven Graham, 39, was also carrying “dealer bags” when police stopped him and searched

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Carlisle United manager's stance on free agent market in survival struggle

Paul Simpson has not ruled out exploring the free agent market as Carlisle United continue looking for an uplift. The Blues brought in seven first-team signing during the January transfer window but remain in deep relegation trouble. Manager

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Ex-councillor who made false 999 calls said he hoped police officer would get stabbed

A ‘HOSTILE’ former councillor made false calls to 999 then after being arrested said he hoped a police officer would ‘get stabbed’. Peter Little, 39, called 999 in the early hours of January 25 and stated he was going to jump into the docks at

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Michelin Guide 2024: All the Cumbrian restaurants to be awarded Michelin stars

CUMBRIA has added to its culinary offering, as two new Michelin star restaurants have been added to the county's already impressive portfolio. On Monday, February 5 the new Michelin stars were unveiled at the Michelin Guide Ceremony 2024, held

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Hundreds of UK post offices to no longer sell lottery tickets and scratchcards

Hundreds of post offices across the UK are set to stop selling National Lottery tickets and scratchcards. The Post Office ended its group contract with the National Lottery last year, but branch managers were still allowed to sign up by choice.

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Devonshire Street closes to traffic as city centre regeneration work begins

Devonshire Street has closed to traffic as part of the regeneration plans for the city centre. The regeneration projects on Devonshire Street and English Street began Monday, February 5 for 20 weeks, weather permitting. The project secured

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CCTV appeal after wallet theft

POLICE have released CCTV as part of an investigation into the theft of a wallet from a shop on Finkle Street, Carlisle. The incident was reported to have occurred on November 12, 2023.  Police are looking to speak with the pictured person

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Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United hero back on the move at 42

Evergreen former Carlisle United favourite Derek Asamoah is set to move clubs at 42. The striker has announced he has left non-league club Brightlingsea Regent as he is considering offers from other clubs. Asamoah joined Brightlingsea last

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Readers wish King Charles 'speedy recovery' after diagnosis

READERS reacted to the news that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace has confirmed The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public

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I'm a GP: Here are 5 symptoms that you have an unhealthy gut

A GP has shared five symptoms of an unhealthy gut that you need to be on the lookout for and how to fix them.  There are trillions of tiny microbes within your gut that make up a complex and incredibly important internal ecosystem known as the 

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Love Island star slammed by advertising watchdog over 'misleading' posts

Former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has been slammed by the UK advertising watchdog over "misleading" posts online. The star was criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and placed on the organisation's non-compliance page for routinely

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Who are King Charles's medical team as he undergoes cancer treatment?

As King Charles III faces regular cancer treatments after being diagnosed with a form of cancer, a team of medical professionals have been appointed to the monarch. The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace, sharing that the King would postpone

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Doctor reveals the 'one way' you can stop mould from growing on your toothbrush

A doctor on TikTok has warned that there could be mould growing in the moist bristles of your toothbrush. Mould tends to favour moist and damp conditions, making the likes of bathrooms and kitchens prime real estate for this kind of fungi.

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Another big night in the League One relegation battle

Carlisle United's dwindling chances of League One survival could be further affected by a number of their rivals tonight. The division sees six games this evening - several involving sides in the relegation battle. While bottom side Carlisle

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Police seize off-road bike following community concern

Cumbria Police have seized an off-road bike following community concerns. Carlisle Response officers located the bike and driver around Gelt Road.  The bike was confiscated under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

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Police search of Audi on M6 led to discovery of cannabis worth £40,000

TWO men were caught red handed as they transported cannabis worth more than £40,000 along the M6 through Cumbria. Police officers who were patrolling the motorway near Kendal on Saturday, July 22 last year decided to stop the Audi being driven

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Three of the best camera club pictures of water

OUR camera club members shared their best pictures featuring water. We picked the top three images. Alan Pitcher's image which was taken at Caldbeck in the early morning. An image by Phil Waldron at the west pier in Whitehaven, looking

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Woman was attacked as she watched rugby club charity concert

A WHITEHAVEN woman was violently assaulted and injured as she sat in a deck chair watching a band performing at a rugby club charity concert. Fifty-year-old Lisa Ackerley, who has past convictions for violence, punched her unsuspecting victim,

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Carlisle drummer's band wins over Super Bowl team with pre-game song

Carlisle drummer Peter Crampsey and his band, Gathering of Strangers, are building an unexpected fan base among Super Bowl team, the San Francisco 49ers. Peter was born in Carlisle, and works full time in the city while performing with the band

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Fewer harassment cases reported to Cumbria Constabulary last year, figures show

CUMBRIA Constabulary received fewer reports of harassment last year, new figures show, despite a record number being logged across England and Wales. Home Office figures show Cumbria Constabulary dealt with 2,396 harassment cases in the year to

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Plans for single-storey extension for home

PLANS for a single storey side and rear extension in Carlisle have been submitted to Cumberland Council. It is for an address on Highwood Crescent and would provide utility room and a dining room with a home office. According to the planning

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Carlisle colleagues win £20,000 on ITV game show

TWO colleagues and friends in Carlisle won big on a national game show televised last weekend. Terri Lorimer, 33, and Jess Hartley, 23, who work as mortgage advisors at Cumberland Building Society, competed on Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win, a game

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Cumbrian MP backs campaign to protect local bank branches

The MP for Penrith and the Border has given his support to a campaign seeking to change rules around banking hubs in a bit to protect local banking services. The number of physical bank branches on Cumbria’s highstreets has been diminishing over

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Memorial dance and trance night set to raise money for hospice

A MEMORIAL dance night is set to raise money for a local hospice.  'A Night of Dance and Trance Anthems - Past, Present, and Future' will take place at Carlisle's Below on Botchergate on Friday, April 26, and will feature DJs such as Craig Parrinder

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H&H Group appoint new facilities manager to Carlisle head office

H&H Group has announced the appointment of a new facilities manager at its head office based in Carlisle. The company has brought in Karl Stout, who will undertake the role at Harrison & Hetherington's Borderway Mart. Mr Stout came to H

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Church set to host community pancake event

A Scotby church is set to host a pancake event which will represent a 'celebration of community'. All Saints’ Church is located in the village on the outskirts of Carlisle and will host its community pancake event on Tuesday, February 6 between

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Engineering your future with Carr's Engineering Skills Academy

WITH engineering skills and abilities at the height of importance within a variety of modern industries and businesses across the UK, there’s never been a better time to consider training, join the supply chain and aid growth within the sector.

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Sixth Form students recognised at awards evening

STUDENTS who have excelled over the last two years have been recognised at a celebratory event. Staff, students and families gathered at Whitehaven Golf Club as Egremont's West Lakes Academy hosted its annual Sixth Form awards evening.

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Poetry enthusiasts thanked for 'kindness' after £100 donation to charity

A group of local poetry enthusiasts have been thanked for their 'kindness' after donating £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. 

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Burglar smashed his way into Lidl supermarket through the front door

A BUNGLING burglar's raid of a Carlisle supermarket within an hour of it closing ended disastrously as police spotted him and his trolley load of stolen goods tipped over. Michael Parker, 36, who has a history of committing failed burglaries, tried

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'We're too nice' - Simmo calls on struggling Blues to get nasty

Paul Simpson says extra “nastiness” is needed to arrest Carlisle United’s decline on the pitch. The Blues manager felt his team were not streetwise enough against a Leyton Orient side who had those traits in abundance. Carlisle’s 3-2 defeat

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Intergenerational project brings together school kids and hospital patients

A collaboration between Cumberland Infirmary patients and pupils from a school in Carlisle has been launched through a £48,000 Arts Council grant. The project, Unfold the Untold, features patients from Beech C and Elm C wards at the Cumberland

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Fundraising event at Dutton Lodge to support Blood Bikes Cumbria

Penrith residents are invited to a Blood Bikes Cumbria fundraiser at Dutton Lodge this month. Churchill Retirement Living is holding the Winter Warmer event which will take place on February 22. Lisa Obertelli, area sales manager for Churchill

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An attractive alternative to a traditional degree

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 is the 17th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. The theme for this

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Cumberland Building Society slashes mortgage interest rates

The Cumberland Building Society (CBS) has thrown a potential lifeline to homeowners faced with increasing mortgage payments. It has slashed interest rates on fixed rate mortgages by up to 0.50 per cent, with rates as low as 4.26 per cent for a

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21-year-old man accused of making indecent images of children

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court accused of making indecent images of children. Cameron Hodgson, of Mandle Terrace, Maryport, did not enter pleas to the following charges when he appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court: Making 10 Category

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Celebrating achievements as part of National Apprenticeship Week

A celebration event will recognise the contribution apprentices make to local authority services across Cumbria. Apprentices from Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Councils and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are being invited to the National

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Providing the best of both worlds for a new career

H&H Group has always believed in nurturing the talents of the next generation, and the group’s five companies will all be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the fantastic opportunities apprenticeship schemes offer for all ages

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Carlisle College triumphs in national plastering awards

Carlisle College is an important part of the regional economy, with long established links to hundreds of employers and many of the leading construction and trades apprenticeship programmes in the area. The strength of these working relationships

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Cyclist who made made epic journey from Cumbria to Rome to deliver special talk

A FORMER vicar who cycled more than 1,700 miles from Cumbria to Rome with a cello is set to perform and talk about his book ‘Highway Cello’ at a Pooley Bridge bookshop. Kenneth Wilson, known as the ‘poetical cellist’, set off on his epic journey

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Comedian known for BBC series to perform in Carlisle later this year

A comedian, writer, and actor will bring her brand of stand up to Carlisle as part of a huge nationwide tour. Jessica Fostekew, known for her BBC Radio 4 series Sturdy Girl Club, where she explores the world of women in weightlifting, will perform