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Carlisle United boss issues strong message amid contract talks
Paul Simpson says he won’t allow Carlisle United to be “taken to the cleaners” amid contract talks. Simpson made the comment amid ongoing discussions regarding young goalkeeper Gabe Breeze’s future. Negotiations are continuing after the 20-
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Councillors' proposal for 'plastic free Cumberland' sent to specialist committee
SENIOR councillors have criticised the way a motion to make north and west Cumbria plastic free was put forward. Last month councillors Brian Wernham (Stanwix Urban, Lib Dems) and Chris Wills (Upperby, Lib Dems), who will both be candidates at
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Woman who died alongside man in three-car crash named
A woman who died following a crash near Annan has been named as Melissa Delaney from Dumfries. Melissa Delaney, 41, has been identified as one of two fatalities following the crash on the A75 on February 13. Police were called to the scene
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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor set for Cumbrian stage
RENOWNED actor Joseph Marcell, famed for his portrayal of Geoffrey the butler in the 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, is heading towards a stage in Keswick. The School for Scandal, directed by Seán Aydon, will run from March 7 to 16 at
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Drug driving offence stops man taking up new job
A WORKINGTON man who was due to start work as a delivery driver will not be able to take up the post after he admitted driving while over the limit for cannabis. Robert Fielding, 35, of Moss Bay Road, committed the offence in Bury on April 26 last
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Jury yet to reach verdicts in Whitehaven manslaughter trial
THE JURY considering the case of two west Cumbrian men who are accused of manslaughter "through negligence" have been sent home for the day. At 4.20pm today, the senior judge presiding over the trial of Robert Christopher Morgan, 61, and 53-year-old
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Carlisle fish and chip shop owner puts takeaway up for sale after 12 years
A CARLISLE fish and chip shop owner has put his takeaway up for sale after 12 years in charge. Rakesh 'Ricky' Jagota has owned Bobby's on Blackwell Road for just over a decade. But he has now decided to put the local takeaway up for sale, citing
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ASLEF announce upcoming strike action on Northern services across Cumbria
ASLEF, the train drivers' trade union, has announced strikes and an overtime ban on Northern services for, what they call, 'persistent failure' to comply with existing agreements. Members at Northern will also take strike action on Friday, March
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Senior Labour politician focuses on education during west Cumbria visit
A SENIOR Labour politician visited west Cumbria this week to support the prospective parliamentary candidate (PCC) for the Whitehaven and Workington constituency. Bridget Phillipson, who is the MP for Houghton and Sunderland South and the shadow
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Fresh striker injury blows for Carlisle United
Carlisle United have suffered further striker injury blows with Terry Ablade ruled out for the season and Georgie Kelly’s debut further delayed. Ablade, recently back from injury, has torn a second thigh muscle and is looking at 12 weeks on the
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Police investigate theft of trailer from Carlisle
Police are investigating a trailer theft that happened in Carlisle. The theft of the Ifor Williams is reported to have happened on February 11 at around 8.15pm in the Bracken Close area of the city. During the incident the suspect hooked the
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Covid dog boom may be behind rise in sheep attacks, says farmers' union
THE number of dog attacks on sheep is rising in Cumbria, and worried farmers believe the surge in dog ownership during the coronavirus lockdown may be to blame. Uncontrolled dogs can cause anxiety and miscarriages in livestock - as well as horrific
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Carlisle man, 19, charged with murder of missing Paul Taylor
Detectives in Cumbria have charged a 19-year-old with the murder of Paul Taylor, who was reported missing in October 2023. Jack Crawley, 19, of Sheehan Crescent, Carlisle is due to appear before Carlisle Magistrates Court on February 16 charged
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CUOSC: Blues players a credit to club despite disappointment
By Dave Noble - CUOSC The regular readers of this column will be aware there are now 15 of our aforementioned cup finals left. I reckoned we could probably afford to lose no more than seven of the original 17 to have any hope of survival if we
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Cumbria to brace for 'wall of snow' amid Met Office weather predictions
The Met Office predicts that Cumbria is in for a snowy end of February as the whole of the north-west braces for a 'wall of snow'. WX Charts' weather maps show where in the UK will see a flurry of the white stuff at the end of next week. The chart
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RockWith music promotions announces upcoming acts to perform at Hunters
A MUSIC promotions company has announced their upcoming events. RockWith has announced what upcoming acts they will have performing in the coming weeks. Russ Withey, who organises the events, said: "We're filling up the schedule for this
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Copeland MP Trudy Harrison advocates for hedgerows in Cumbria
TRUDY Harrison gave a speech on the importance of hedgerows at a Westminster Hall debate. The former Defra minister said that hedgerows provide real benefits to nature and help to contribute to the halting of nature’s decline. Trudy commended
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£100k of stolen property recovered since introduction of Rural Crime Team
CUMBRIA'S Rural Crime Team has been keeping our rural communities safe by reducing and preventing crime, engaging with our rural communities, and recovering stolen property. Between September 2023 and January 2024, the Rural Crime Team recovered
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Cumbrian charity 'excited' to launch new groups after national funding
A Cumbrian charity is excited to launch four new wellbeing groups in Carlisle after receiving funding from the national lottery. We Can Cumbria is part of the iCan Cumbria Wellbeing Group, a health and wellbeing social support charity that aims
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Cumbrian West End performer stars on ITV's This Morning
Cumbrian West End performer Dom Simpson had a starring role on ITV's This Morning this week. Simpson and co-star Tanisha Spring brought their leading parts from Moulin Rouge! The Musical to the popular daytime show. The 28-year-old and Spring
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90 percent of passwords can be hacked in under 6 hours ( How to improve yours)
90% of passwords can reportedly be hacked in less than six hours so here's how you can improve yours. Many of us will be guilty of committing a password sin at one time or another - whether it's using the same password for multiple accounts or
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Artisan craft and food fair set to take place in Carlisle
AN artisan crafts and food fair is 'dreaming big' ahead of its latest visit to Carlisle's city centre. Quirky Eclectica is set to unite more than 20 local businesses at its market stall event which is due to take place in Carlisle on Saturday,
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Court hears about theft of pensioner's shed by two neighbours
A MAN and a woman from the Upperby area of Carlisle have admitted stealing a garden shed that belonged to one of their former neighbours. Ashley Saysell, 51, and his co-defendant Lorna Regan, 33, had originally denied stealing the shed from a garden
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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023
The UK economy officially entered into a recession at the end of 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures show the economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the final three months of the year. Most economists
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How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?
While ambulance services in the UK are free at the point of use, it still costs the NHS and taxpayer money to fund. Every year, millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales rely on ambulances to provide urgent medical care while getting
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How does a recession affect house prices: What to know
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the UK economy officially entered into a recession at the end of 2023. The figures from ONS showed that the economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the final three months of the
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Carlisle United boss 'really pleased' with new backroom addition
Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson says he’s already impressed with the work of one of the new additions to his backroom staff. Simpson is pleased with the early input of analyst Glenn Boden, who recently joined the Blues from Scunthorpe United.
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Cumbrian woman says it will be a 'privilege' to run marathon for charity
A charity worker from Carlisle is aiming to conquer her first full marathon this year as a way of raising vital funds. Gemma Earsman works for Age UK Carlisle and Eden, a charity that offers support and services to older people in the area.
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Today's best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best pictures from our readers. We picked three of the best images from our camera club members. Tracy Hadwin shared this picture of a barn owl's flight in the golden hour. A picture by Louise Pattinson of Whitehaven
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Condolences shared for 'favourite DJ' Steve Wright
WE shared the news that DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years died at the age of 69. His family confirmed on February 13 the presenter had died. Our readers shared
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Rare 300-year-old book acquired by antique bookseller
A RARE edition of a classic book published nearly 300 years ago has been acquired by an antique book seller in Whitehaven. Michael Moon’s Bookshop has obtained a seventh edition of Jonathan Swift’s A Tale of A Tub which was printed in 1726.
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Plans for a village shop and salon near Penrith submitted to planners
PLANS for a village shop and salon near Penrith to provide an ‘essential’ community service are set to be given the go-ahead by the council. Members of Eden local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve
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Carlisle United's road to the top: record signing leaves and friendly shock
Part 29 of our weekly series charting Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season... As Carlisle United continued striving towards their greatest height, a rare misstep in that surging period was finally consigned to the past come mid-February.
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Carlisle sandwich shop celebrates turning 18 with gifts to customers
A sandwich shop in Carlisle is celebrating growing old with its customers after the business entered its 18th year. Crumbs in Dalston opened on Valentines Day in 2006, and its loving relationship with its customers has ensured it is still going
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Two men in court accused of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply
TWO men have appeared in court accused of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply. Jordan Hanlon, 33, and Kyle Burns, 31, each faced a charge of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply when they appeared at Workington Magistrates
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Pervert thought he was chatting online with 14-year-old girl
A NORTH Cumbrian man has been jailed after online paedophile hunters caught him encouraging a person be believed was a 14-year-old girl to perform sex acts. Over ten days in 2022, Richard Johnston, 43, was involved in online sexualised conversations
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Valentine's Day disco brings together people in Penrith
A SPECIAL Valentine's Day disco was held in Penrith to help foster connections for those with learning difficulties. Organised in a collaborative effort by My Community Penrith, the event at Penrith Conservative Club on February 10 sought to address
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Cumberland sees increase in number of landlord repossession claims
Landlords in Cumberland filed dozens of repossession claims last year, new figures show. Across England and Wales, landlord repossession claims rose by more than a tenth in the three months to December 2023 compared with the same period in 2022
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Looking back at all the paws and pooches in our county
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at some of the dogs that have lived in north Cumbria and what they got up to. Our pets are often the most treasured things in our home, their unconditional loves makes them just as much of a family
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Looking back at all the pets across our county
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are continuing to look back at some of the pets that have lived in north Cumbria and what they got up to. Our pets are often the most treasured things in our home, their unconditional loves makes them just as much
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Affordable broadband service introduced by Fibrus for benefit recipients
Fibrus, a Full Fibre broadband provider, has introduced a new social tariff for individuals on income-related benefits, including Universal Credit and Pension Credit. Called the Full Fibre Essential, this offering aims to make broadband more affordable
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Work Ready Programme propels unemployed into engineering
Twelve Cumbrians, including those who have been long-term unemployed, are set to kick-start their careers in the engineering construction industry. Delivered by Lakes College, the Work Ready Programme brings together local employers, the Engineering
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Brave cockapoo undergoes first stage of life-altering surgery
Thomas, a lame cockapoo who has won the hearts of Cumbrians, is closer to a life without pain due to a successful Just Giving campaign. Thomas underwent the first phase of transforming surgery at Paragon Vets in Dalston on Friday and is now recovering
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Eden Festival gears up to entertain with eclectic artist line-up
The much-anticipated Eden Festival will be returning just across the Borders this year, bringing with it a stellar line-up. Situated with a backdrop of Raehills Meadows in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, the festival maintains its intimate audience capacity
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Sisters' journey: From coaching in Iran to opening beauty salon
CARLISLE'S newest business is one born of sisterhood and the determination to succeed against the backdrop of a difficult past. Four Afghan sisters have transformed a unit in Carlisle's Market Hall into the new venture, 4 Sisters Beauty Salon.
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'Feral energy' - London post-punk band set to bring ferocious sound to Carlisle
A unique multi-genre band utilising forest-themed instruments is preparing to rock a crowd at a Carlisle venue. Snapped Ankles will perform at The Brickyard on May 7 this year. The band plays a blend of electronica and post-punk, a sound set
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Carlisle Comic Con expresses 'sorrow' after Michael Jayston's death
Carlisle Comic Con has expressed its sorrow after one of its planned guests for next month's event passed away. Michael Jayston, who was best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Only Fools and Horses, was recently announced as a special guest
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Service of celebration in Carlisle held for new lead chaplain at NCIC
A SERVICE of celebration was recently held to introduce the new lead chaplain for NCIC, Reverend Jane Natrass. 150 people gathered at St Cuthbert's Carlisle to celebrate the work the chaplaincy does across the region and the arrival of Reverend
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Do 'blue cards' help tackle dissent in grassroots Cumbrian football?
NEW figures have shown that blue cards have helped to tackle dissent in Cumbrian grassroots football. This follows plans by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce blue cards and 'sin bin' trials to some competitions,
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Delkia's workforce quadruples, turnover rises to £7.3M
A Whitehaven systems integrator has quadrupled its workforce and bolstered its turnover from £6.4 million to £7.3 million since 2020. Delkia now employs 56 workers and 37 consultant engineers across three facilities, a significant jump from the
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Landlord and landlady celebrate five years since pub's refurbishment
THE landlords of a Brampton pub and hotel are celebrating five years since completing its refurbishment. Ruth and Andrew Seggie took over the Howard Arms Hotel On Tuesday, December 5 2018 before closing the local favourite to complete a number
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Cumbrian business named best curry restaurant in the North
A restaurant in West Cumbria continues to be recognised as one of the best in the game after winning an award earlier this week. Maryport Tandoori, an Indian restaurant on the coast, was named the best curry restaurant in the North at the Nations
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Plans for six yurts on grounds of Grade II listed building
PLANS have been forward for six yurts on the grounds of Kirklinton Hall, near Carlisle. The proposals also include an outdoor kitchen compost toilets and shower facilities, adding to the site's eco ambitions. The location selected for the
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Family pay tribute to Cumbrian post lady who was 'an all round good egg'
A FAMILY have paid tribute to a popular former Maryport post woman who was a well-known face in the town, becoming known to many as ‘Peggy the Postwoman.’ Peggy Bryan died on February 5 in Suffolk after a period of illness. She was 93. She
