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Dogged Blues come up short against clinical leaders

Carlisle United 0 Portsmouth 1: This was akin to a boxing match where the honest but limited pro is picked off by the champ after a few rounds, as was always likely to happen, however much discipline, sweat and effort came first. Portsmouth’s winning

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Soft play centre to host exclusive session for SEN families

A Carlisle soft play centre is set to host an exclusive play session for families with children who have special education needs (SEN).  Aztec Soft Play on Crown Street has partnered with Maryport charity Bee Unique, which aims to support local

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Leaders Portsmouth send Carlisle United to sixth straight defeat

Carlisle United 0 Portsmouth 1: Paddy Lane's second-half goal was enough to send Carlisle to a sixth straight defeat at the hands of the League One leaders. The Blues are now on their worst losing league run since 2003 after Lane struck the only

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Better wetter - Wildlife trust submits plans to restore bog habitat near Carlisle

RESTORATION and habitat could be carried out at a raised bog ecosystem near Kirkbride if the plans are approved by Cumberland Council. Cumbria Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application to the local authority for the project at Solway

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Carlisle United v Portsmouth - as it happened!

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Plans submitted to replace farmhouse which was badly damaged by fire

A FIRE damaged Longtown farmhouse could be replaced with a new home if the plans are approved. The planning application has been submitted to Cumberland Council for a site at Whiteclose Rigg to demolish the existing building and build a new property

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Ex-Blues: veteran defender Keogh joins League Two strugglers

Veteran former Carlisle United defender Richard Keogh has made a League Two move. He has joined strugglers Forest Green Rovers in a bid to boost their survival hopes. Keogh, 37, links up with the Gloucestershire side after his recent departure

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Warcop teacher enjoys 'surreal' day on Houses of Parliament teaching course

A teacher from Warcop CofE school enjoyed a 'surreal' visit to the Houses of Parliament as part of the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme. Billy Jones, the Class 3 teacher at Warcop School, successfully earned a place to attend the event

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Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team work with cadet groups

THE Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team has been educating cadets.  The team has been working with different groups of cadets to help them understand the importance of tackling rural crime.  A spokesperson said: "Part of our work involves speaking

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Shoplifter 'couldn't remember' stealing goods from convenience store

A SHOPLIFTER who stole goods from a convenience store three days in a row couldn’t remember the offences. Ryan Bennett, 38, entered Budgens store at Woodhouse in Whitehaven on January 15 and was seen ‘acting suspiciously’. Pamela Fee, prosecuting

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Nuclear constabulary congratulates graduates

A new set of officers have graduated training in Cumbria. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary, which polices Sellafield on the West coast, congratulated the graduating officers. “We are so proud of everything these exceptional officers have achieved

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Junior doctors to stage further strike action in Cumbria

Junior Doctors are to take further strike action in Cumbria later this month in their long running dispute with the government.  The BMA’s junior doctors committee (JDC) has announced further strike dates in England, from February 24 to February

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Can Blues spoil Moxon's homecoming? Bookies' verdict

Owen Moxon is 10/1 to make a goalscoring return to Brunton Park today. Bookmakers offer that price for the midfielder to find the net at any stage of Portsmouth's clash with Carlisle United. Midfielder Moxon, who left his home-city club for

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Popular DJ Ultrabeat to perform at Carlisle Racecourse

POPULAR electronic group Ultrabeat are set to perform a live set at Carlisle Racecourse later this year.  As part of the racecourse's noughties event, which will include an afternoon of flat racing, the British electronic group will host a DJ set

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Carlisle United owner on 'very powerful' USA links for Blues

Tom Piatak believes Carlisle United can forge “powerful links” in the USA. The Blues’ owner plans to establish close connections between the club and his home city of Jacksonville, Florida. And that could be the start of further growth of the

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New Blues owners find shared values with city's Youth Zone

The idea of the Piataks being interested in and investing in the community, as opposed simply in Carlisle United’s ability to win or lose football matches, was underlined this week. The Blues’ owners – Tom and Patty Piatak – spoke at a business

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West Cumbrian man cleared of historic sex allegations

A CARLISLE Crown Court jury has returned not guilty verdicts on a raft of historic sexual allegations that were made against a west Cumbrian man. Paul Clark, 49, had denied eight counts of indecent assault against a girl aged under 14; and an indecent

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Reactions to traders fearing for market's future

OUR readers reacted to the news that traders in Carlisle’s Victorian Market Hall raised serious concerns which 'could well spell the end of the market' if not addressed.  Carlisle’s covered market is a collection of retail stalls including a jewellers

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Three cute wildlife pictures to brighten your day

TODAY, we collected some of the best camera club images featuring various species of birds. Here are our favourite three pictures. An image shared by Paul Messenger of a long-tailed tit. Caroline Herety's picture of inquisitive ducks

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Big interview with Blues owner Tom Piatak - part three

Here is the final part of our interview with Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak snr - with the financial side of things, stadium plans and potential USA links all discussed. This part, which you can hear below, sees Piatak talk about the club's debt

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Carlisle charity welcomes call for suicide prevention training in schools

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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Luxurious 'Grand Design' home with indoor swimming pool

A seven-bedroom 'modernistic' home offering breath-taking views across Windermere is up for grabs. The home on Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, is currently used as a boutique guest house, but it provides a host of options that include a

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The work of committees is overlooked, but it's a key aspect of our democracy

THERE is often an assumption that all the work of Parliament is conducted in the Chamber of the House of Commons. Indeed, if you went by news reports alone you would be forgiven in thinking that Prime Minister’s Questions was the only thing going

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Shoplifter warned she will be banned from stores if stealing continues

A SHOPLIFTER frequently brought before a court was warned she would be banned from stores if she does not turn her life around. An application for a Criminal Behaviour Order which would ban Diane Rawlinson, 40, from entering shops in Workington

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Cumbria maternity teams excel in patient survey

Maternity teams at three hospitals in Cumbria have received high-praise in a recent national Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey. The teams at Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital and Penrith hospital were commended for their high level

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New Trailfinders shop officially opens in Carlisle city centre

AFTER an eagerly anticipated wait, Trailfinders officially opened its doors to customers in Carlisle this week. The travel company, which has offered tailormade travel services worldwide for over 50 years, confirmed in January that it would be

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Political figures react to 'alarming' report on struggle of GP services in Cumbria

Political figures have been reacting to a report published by the Lancashire and Cumbria Consortium of Local Medical Committees which said that the financial pressures faced by GP surgeries in Cumbria is 'alarming’. The report sought to highlight

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A successful sequel for Cumbria's Chinese film festival

THE second edition of the Mint Chinese Film Festival brought over 250 attendees to Keswick's Alhambra Cinema last week. With the Chinese New Year film event being women-founded, it largely featured films directed by women and sketching women's

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Helen Skelton's 'important' message to parents and half-term hacks

With parents feeling the pinch, many are relying on the great outdoors to keep their children entertained during half terms and weekends.  It's been a brisk and wet February so far with parts of Cumbria really feeling the cold, but you shouldn't

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Houses with a Carlisle postcode spend almost 18 weeks on market amid pressure

NEW data has revealed that it takes an average of 17.96 weeks to sell a property across the CA postcode. Updated monthly, the latest dataset analysed more than 770 property sales across the region between February 2023 and February 2024. The

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Hospice at Home raises over £14,500 with 2024 Christmas Tree Collection Appeal

HOSPICE at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland has announced that it raised over £14,500 with its 2024 Christmas Tree Collection Appeal. The fundraiser, which was organised in conjunction with Xmas Tree collection charity Just Helping, raised an estimated

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Adoptee to take on fundraising walk with adoption agency team

Barry Cullen, a passionate walker and avid supporter of Caritas Care, raised £1,500 for the charity in an arduous 40-mile walk from Keswick to Barrow - and he's about to do it again. Aged 50, Barry was adopted through Caritas Care when he was just

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Police found mum drunk in charge of her children at their home

CHILDREN whose drunk mum was arrested at their west Cumbrian home in the early hours told police: “Drinking's normal - and she’s likely not to remember what happened.” The youngsters' response was described during a sentencing hearing at Carlisle

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Three artists sought for £25,000 grant project

Three artists are being sought to create unique pieces through a new project focusing on the county, with each having the incentive of a £25,000 grant. People from across all disciplines – poets, visual and digital artists, writers, theatre and

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Free live music sessions kick off at Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral has kicked off a fresh series of free live music, providing weekly opportunities to enjoy live tunes within the city's heart. The events, all set for Wednesdays at 2pm in the Fratry Hall, are free to attend with collections taken

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New Women In Business Network groups launched in Cumbria with another on the way

An organisation which brings together business women from a range of sectors has launched two new groups in Cumbria. The Women In Business Network (WIBN) has extended its support to the women of Cumbria with the new groups at the Rheged Centre

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Carlisle musicians to make homecoming gig with 'best live band'

TWO Carlisle musicians are set to make a return to their home city for a special gig with a group described as ‘the best live band’ by legendary outfit, The Happy Mondays. Following their unmissable performance in Carlisle last Spring, and a sold-out

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'Sounds like you are watching a lady die', wrote friend of manslaughter accused

A MAN has admitted he “should have done more” to care for his elderly mother and accepted he didn’t call for help while she was “withering away” before her death. David Holyoak, 53, and 61-year-old Robert Christopher Morgan — known as Chris — are

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Whitehaven teens share the podium after posting identical times

Two teenagers from Whitehaven ended up sharing the podium at a county swimming event, breaking a 17-year-old club record in the process. Both Adam Kelly (15) and Finley Quayle (19), of Copeland ASC club, would register personal bests at the county

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School successfully brings to life classic Little Shop of Horrors

A Brampton secondary school has celebrated a successful run of its 2024 production.  William Howard School's latest production saw students bring to life the classic Little Shop of Horrors for a three-day run between Wednesday, February 7, and

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Sir David Attenborough surprises primary school with letter

YOUNGSTERS at a Carlisle primary school were delighted to find Sir David Attenborough responding to them after penning a letter.  Year one pupils at Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School received a response from the national TV icon after writing 

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Indian takeaway in Cumbria given new food hygiene rating

A takeaway in West Cumbria has been given a new food hygiene rating. Fiza Spice, an Indian takeaway on South Street in Cockermouth, was given a four-out-of-five rating after an assessment on January 4. This means that of the 237 takeaways with

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Plans to give historic pub new lease of life

PLANS have been put forward to potentially resuscitate an historic pub in Penrith that has lain dormant and empty for many years. An application has been put forward to bring back the Great Dockray Two Lions Hotel, following an application to Westmorland

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Twentee-total enjoys 'hugely successful' first event in Carlisle

A NEW group set up to help young adults in Carlisle make friends enjoyed a 'hugely successful' first event earlier this week.  Twentee-total was set up by Carmen de Castro and Jimmy Moorhouse, as a way of making friends through alcohol-free activities

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'Elegant' period property in Wetheral on the market for £800,000

The opportunity has arisen to buy an ‘elegant’ property dating back to the early 20th century in Wetheral. This three-bedroom property is on the market for £800,000 and also includes 0.96 acres of land. Fallowfield is an ‘attractive’ and ‘very

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'They're staying with us' - Simmo on fans' backing as Pompey visit

Paul Simpson has expressed his gratitude to Carlisle United fans for keeping the faith despite the team’s struggles. The Blues take on League One leaders Portsmouth today (Brunton Park, 3pm) desperately hoping for a turnaround. United have