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Simmo: 'There's a whole host of issues that are not right...'
Listen to Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson speaking to the News & Star after the 4-0 defeat to Cambridge United, the Blues' deepening crisis and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our post-match interview with the United boss.
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Police investigating 'serious assault' on Saturday evening
Police are investigating a serious assault which occurred at around 1:30am on the morning on February 17. The incident occurred between The Well and The Junction pub on Upper Jane Street, Workington. Police are appealing for information from
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Cambridge boss: We could have scored nine against Carlisle United
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris said his players could easily have scored NINE goals against sorry Carlisle United. The visitors hit four to claim an emphatic win at Brunton Park. Harris was delighted with his team’s showing but felt their
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Mum thanks mountain rescue after 6 hour Lake District helicopter operation
TWO mountain rescue teams and a coastguard helicopter were called out to help rescue a woman who had fallen 20 metres from a lake district gully. In a six-hour rescue effort, members of the Keswick and Penrith mountain rescue team helped a woman
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Police appeal for information to help find missing Kirkby Stephen 13-year-old
Police are appealing for sightings of a teenager missing from the Kirkby Stephen area. Honey Dye, 13, was last seen on Saturday, February 18 at around 2:50pm leaving Beck Lane. She is described as 5ft 7in tall, slim, with brown hair. She
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Carlisle shops pass with 'flying colours' after police age restriction test
OFFICERS from the Carlisle neighbourhood policing team have conducted a series of test purchases alongside officials from trading standards in the city. The team were searching for shops and businesses who might be selling age restricted products
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Carlisle rotary sleigh runs in city raise more than £5,500 for charity
The annual 'sleigh' runs in residential areas across Carlisle have raised more than £5,500 for charities supported by Rotary. The three local Rotary clubs operated the sleigh on 11 nights between them, under the "Rotary in Carlisle" banner.
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Two bedroomed Lake District lodge now on the market for £155,000
TAKE a look at this country lodge in the Lake District which is now for sale. Located near Cockermouth the property is now on the market for £155,000. It is described as a holiday lodge with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and an ensuite. There
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Cleator Moor Celtic game called off at half time despite team leading 8-0
Cleator Moor Celtic were probably denied a record-breaking win in the West Lancashire League. They led struggling Slyne with Hest 8-0 at half-time when the referee called a halt – and the fixture will have to be replayed. It was abandoned in
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the News & Star
THE News & Star has published 26 death notices this week. Every week, the News & Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Simpson calls out Blues player over post-match 'situation'
Paul Simpson has questioned the commitment of some of his Carlisle United players in the wake of the Blues’ seventh straight defeat. The manager suggested that one player refused to do some post-match fitness work following the 4-0 loss to Cambridge
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News and Star readers share their images of the first signs of spring across Cumbria
News and Star readers have been sending in their pictures as the first signs of spring begin to show across Cumbria. Whilst spring doesn't officially begin until Tuesday, March 19, the first inklings of new growth have begun to sprout. News
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Latest weather forecast for Carlisle according to the Met Office
The latest weather forecast for Carlisle according to the Met Office. Today - Sunday, February 18: Some coastal mist and fog to start but clearing through the morning. Then mostly cloudy with perhaps the occasional brighter spell. A few showers
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Carlisle motorist caught doing 85mph in his Audi criticised by judge
A CARLISLE motorist who failed to overturn a speeding conviction has been left with a hefty legal bill – and a judge's stinging criticism. At his trial, 34-year-old Craig Brass denied speeding in his Audi A6 along a stretch of dual carriageway
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Sex offender illegally used internet device a day after getting suspended sentence
A CONVICTED sex offender who was given a strict court order to control his access to the internet use breached it the very next day. Eden Valley man Bruce Humphreys, 36, who was first given a sexual harm prevention order after he committed offences
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5 things you can change in a rental property - without losing your deposit
These are five things you can change in a rental property that won't risk you losing your deposit. Most landlords don't allow tenants to make any permanent changes to the property which means that you’re very limited on what you can do to make
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Two-in-one property listed with guide price of £625,000
A large property divided into two homes in the heart of Dalston is on sale at a guide price of £625,000. Found on Townhead Road, Dalston House and Highbury occupies a large plot of about 0.4 of an acre – with the estate agent describing it as a
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Looking back at our harbours, ports and marinas in our areas
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at our harbours, ports and marinas across Cumbria throughout the years. Whitehaven Harbour is rich with history, with the first quay being built in 1634, it was originally used for the export of
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NCIC caring for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital
North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) was caring for 25 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Sunday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 by 8am on February 11 was down from
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How much worse can things get for a Blues side so bereft?
Carlisle United 0 Cambridge United 4: Will Carlisle United stay up? It’s a long shot, but mathematically there are just about enough games. That’s in League Two next season, though. This one…it’s time to shut the door on it, bolt it and work out how
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Award-winning DJ returning to Carlisle this summer
Award-winning DJ Dr Packer is set to return to Carlisle this summer after a popular show in 2023. Party Eh welcome Dr Packer back to Carlisle where he'll perform his signature house and disco edits plus his own productions at The Brickyard.
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Calls for 'comprehensive plan' to 'rescue NHS dentistry in Carlisle'
THE Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Carlisle has called for a ‘comprehensive plan’ to help ‘rescue dental healthcare' in the city. NHS dentist appointments are increasingly hard to obtain and of the twelve dental surgeries which provided
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Judge sentences man who gave a lift to his pal collecting drugs
A KESWICK man has been prosecuted for giving a lift to a friend who was collecting drugs from a person in Manchester. Shaun Hetherington, 39, was arrested after his associate was arrested over the discovery of 1.5kg of cannabis which had an approximate
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Carlisle's 'The Light District' revives history in dazzling show
Carlisle’s history was brought into the forefront of a recent light installation over the weekend. The light show, called The Light District – Crown and Coronation, is the latest council-organised art show that illuminated the cathedral and castle
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Spending watchdog launches review of 'risk reduction' at Sellafield
THE UK’s spending watchdog has launched its periodic review into the costs and risks of decommissioning at Cumbria’s nuclear site, Sellafield. The National Audit Office, which scrutinises the use of public spending, will be reviewing the UK’s most
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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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Plans for five homes on the city's outskirts
PLANS have been put forward to build five homes in a village on the outskirts of Carlisle. The application put forward by Scotby Simpson Builders to Cumberland Council seeks to build on vacant land in Scotby, between 36 and 44 Broomfallen Road
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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat fast in just a few short and simple steps. Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps
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Baker hopes to reignite spark by attending Cumbrian wedding fair
AN independent baker is hoping her debut at a premier wedding fair will reignite the spark she lost for her business. Alison Fawkes, who runs her own wedding cake business, started her company in 2019 and when the pandemic hit, she said she grafted
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Man died in hospital from heart infection caused by drug use
A 29-YEAR-OLD man died in hospital from a rare heart infection caused by intravenous drug use, an inquest found. Stefan Cartwright, of Lindisfarne Street, Carlisle, had a ‘significant history’ of intravenous drug misuse and was known to drug and
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Town's mainstream bank branch goes on the market
PENRITH'S Lloyds Bank which is set to close in the coming weeks has been placed on the market. The branch on King Street will close on March 19, 2024, following a review of the branch's performance, revealing a significant decline in in-person
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Councils launch initiative for bus service overhaul
Councils have teamed up with local bus operators and associations to direct a change to bus services across the county. On February 9, the Enhanced Partnership Forum had its inaugural meeting. Over 30 representatives from Westmorland and Furness
