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What needs to happen at Carlisle United? I honestly haven't a clue
I listened to the latest episode of The Carlisle Social, the Blues podcast by the BBC Radio Cumbria Sport team, whilst driving back from Rangers the other day. Very good it was too: nuanced, passionate, thorough and opinionated. Everyone had a view
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How Blues showed their support to autistic fans
Carlisle United showed their support to autistic fans at Saturday's game. The visit of Cambridge United came on Autistic Supporter Day at Brunton Park. And in a demonstration of the club's support, captain Sam Lavelle wore noise-cancelling
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New vehicle showroom 'set to make history' in Carlisle
A new vehicle showroom will open in Carlisle later this month, marking the launch of a new brand “set to make history”. Armstrong Vehicle Centre, part of the Wm Armstrong Group, will have the grand opening of its new showroom in Kingstown on February
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Last chance to get unlimited Blues coverage for a fiver
Today is your last chance to take advantage of our big discount on News & Star digital subscription. Our current flash sale means you can get unlimited access to all our in-depth Carlisle United coverage for just £5 for the next five months.
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Blues' county cup semi-final against Whitehaven Miners Social confirmed
Whitehaven Miners Social will take on Carlisle United at Brunton Park next month in the county cup semi-finals. The west Cumbrians will get the chance to play on the Blues' pitch in their Fred Conway Cumberland Cup last-four tie. The date for
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Multi-million-pound museum transformation begins in Carlisle
Tullie, Cumbria's leading museum and art gallery, has kicked off 2024 with a new phase of redevelopment work. Coming at an exciting time for developments in the city, Carlisle can look forward to seeing another landmark project take shape this
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High-value loot and drugs seized by police in Cumbrian crime crackdown
Three people suspected to be part of an organised crime group have been arrested and ‘high value’ property has been seized after a police pursuit in Cumbria. Cumbria’s chief constable Rob Carden said that three people were arrested during a pursuit
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Plans to turn goat shed into classroom
A GOAT shed at an Aglionby farm could be changed into a classroom if the plans are approved. The proposal is for a 70 square metre site at Holmegate Farm and it would provide a shelter for children engaged in educational activities at the farm.
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Weekend Truth Festival featuring famous 'truth speakers' set up in Cumbria
A NEW festival featuring 'truth speakers' such as Matt Le Tissier and Katie Hopkins has been confirmed in Cumbria. The Weekend Truth Festival was founded by Kev and Nic (no surnames are provided) both of whom are members of the Buxton Freedom
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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Budget 2024: Cumbrian businesses lay out needs for sustainable growth
With the chancellor due to announce his budget in March, businesses have shared their hopes and expectations. In addition, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, alongside other chambers nationally through the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), is calling
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Carlisle band pens song about the Blues' struggles
Their distinctive songs provided an upbeat and very Cumbrian soundtrack to Carlisle United's promotion last year. And now Carlisle band The Watterwucks have turned their tuneful attentions to the Blues' struggles in League One. Their latest
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Rangers coach: What we got out of Carlisle United friendly
Rangers B boss David McCallum said Carlisle United gave his young players a "streetwise" test in yesterday's friendly. The Scottish Premiership's XI and the Blues drew 1-1 in the reserve friendly at Rangers' training centre. While Carlisle
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Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United defender's new National League role
One of the members of Carlisle United's last League One side has a new role in the National League. Former defender Danny Butterfield has joined Eastleigh as assistant manager. It sees the 44-year-old back in the game after his departure from
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Remembering Bagpuss: the well-loved saggy old cloth cat
For anyone who grew up in the 1970s, Bagpuss is bound to hold fond memories. The children’s show is marking its 50th birthday, having first aired on February 12, 1974. Made by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, it featured Firmin’s daughter
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Carlisle United No2: 'That attitude is what we need...'
Listen to Gavin Skelton speaking to the News & Star after Carlisle United's 1-1 draw against Rangers B in a reserve friendly... Click on the Play button below to hear our post-match interview with the Blues' assistant manager.
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An investment in the community, its people and its future
IN summer 2015, a £30 million-plus funding package was announced for Campus Whitehaven, a new education campus bringing together St Benedict’s and Mayfield schools onto one site, as well as new community and sport facilities. The Nuclear Decommissioning
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Carragher lavishes praise on 'special' Cumbrian star Branthwaite
Jamie Carragher has lavished praise on Jarrad Branthwaite, describing the Cumbrian defender as "pretty special". Carragher devoted a section of Sky Sports coverage last night to analysing Everton's ex-Carlisle United star. And he made clear
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Section of A66 partially blocked after accident near Workington
Traffic is expected to be slow on a section of the A66 this morning after an accident left it partially blocked. Cumbria Constabulary confirmed at 8.45 this morning that the A66 Ramsay Brow, near Workington, is partially blocked both ways after
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Road safety camera van locations in Cumbria on February 20
Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their road safety camera vans for Tuesday, February 20. Today, road safety camera vans will be operating in various locations within Carlisle, Houghton, Dalston, the A6 between Carlisle and Penrith,
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'Did themselves no harm' - Blues No2 on Rangers friendly
Gavin Skelton said Carlisle United’s players showed a “first class” attitude in their bid to impress at Rangers. The reserve friendly saw the Blues draw 1-1 with the Glasgow giants’ B Team. Taylor Charters’ penalty was cancelled out by Thompson
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Our top three camera club images of wild birds
IN today's camera club, we picked some of the best pictures featuring wild birds. Here are our top three. A picture shared by Dot Fraser at Crofton Lake. Christine Telfer shared this picture of swans at Derwentwater. Tracy
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Reactions to 'excellent' light show in city
WE shared the news that Carlisle’s history was brought to 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
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Listen to the 999 call that triggered Whitehaven manslaughter probe
IT began with a 999 call. At 9.11am on January 25, 2021, 61-year-old Whitehaven man Robert Christopher Morgan requested an ambulance for his 71-year-old wife Dorothy. When the call was answered, the security guard – just back from a night shift
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Strictly Come Dancing legend Robin Windsor dies aged 44
Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died aged 44. Robin appeared on the BBC show for four series from 2010 until 2013 and was partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden. The Latin and Ballroom
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Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show returning to Dalemain this year
The Cumbria Classic & Motorsport Show will return to Dalemain for its 33rd iteration on August 18. Organised by the Wigton Motor Club (WMC), this year's event will feature French and German cars, including the iconic Golf marking its 50th anniversary
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Penrith and Solway Parliamentary candidate launches election campaign
THERE was a general election launch in Penrith on Saturday (February 17) which had a familiar look and feel about it. Markus Campbell-Savours, who already a member of Cumberland Council, is the Labour prospective Parliamentary candidate (PCC),
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Advocacy group launches petition for Palestinian solidarity
CARLISLE'S Palestine Solidarity group has launched a petition calling on the Foreign Office to end the transfer of military equipment and personnel to Israel, in line with their weekly vigils in the city centre. The campaign cites concerns that
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Care home to address concerns raised by health watchdog
A CARLISLE care home is 'disappointed' to have received a 'requires improvement' rating from the health watchdog, but has emphasised a commitment to addressing the identified issues. Morton Cottage Residential Home, on Wigton Road, was downgraded
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Pub celebrates anniversary with an 'absolute cracker of a night'
A pub has celebrated five years since re-opening after the completion of refurbishment with 'an absolute cracker' of a party. The Howard Arms Hotel in Brampton was taken over by Andrew and Ruth Seggie in December 2018 and promptly closed so that
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Britpop to be revived at Carlisle venue later this year
Britpop will be brought back to life at an event in Carlisle later this year. Two tribute act heavyweights will be rocking the stage at The Brickyard on March 9: Blur2 and Pulp’d – tribute acts for Blur and Pulp respectively. Billed as the
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Group aiming to protect 'community asset' by purchasing village pub
A group is aiming to protect a 'community asset' by purchasing a village pub. The Black Lion Community Group was formed in 2023 and is endeavouring to bring Ireby's Black Lion under community ownership by the summer of 2024. Malcolm Boswell
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Popular literary festival making a comeback in 2024
A LITERARY festival that was lost during Covid is set to make a return to Keswick in 2024. In 2022, organisers announced that the Words by the Water Festival would not be returning in 2023, citing the impact of Covid and 'difficult financial choices
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Highly Suspect's murder mystery dinner proves far from elementary
On Saturday, February 17, The Fleece at Ruleholme in Carlisle served up a three-course-meal, while Cumbria's premiere murder mystery event company, Highly Suspect, provided the superb entertainment. Alongside around 25 other guests, spread between
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Carlisle city centre artisan craft and food fair receives 'lovely' feedback
AN artisan craft and food fair has said that it received lots of 'lovely' feedback after its latest event. Quirky Ecelectica, which is a small business collective, was in Carlisle city centre on Saturday, February 17, and united over 20 local
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Lindisfarne returning to Carlisle with iconic folk tunes
Folk rock legends Lindisfarne will be returning to a Carlisle stage later this year. The band, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements, plans to perform a catalogue of their hits, including Meet Me On The Corner. It was their seminal album
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Twentee-total brings young adults in Carlisle together 'in the best way'
A new group in Carlisle aimed at helping those in their twenties make friends has enjoyed its second sold-out event. On Sunday, February 18, Twentee-total founders Carmen de Castro and Jimmy Moorhouse were joined by other young adults from across
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Singer Paul Young to tour in West Cumbria next month
A singer who spawned iconic hits will be coming to a West Cumbrian theatre. Paul Young, who broke into the big time 40 years ago when his debut album No Parlez went to number one with hit Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home), will be coming to
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Hundreds sign petition to protect city centre trees
CARLISLE'S Green Party parliamentary candidate has submitted a petition to the council calling for a stronger focus on protecting Carlisle town centre's trees. The petition, which has been signed by 362 people over two weeks, comes after concerns
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Brothers' bust up over a woman led to terrifying car ramming incident
A VIOLENT row between two brothers over a woman escalated dangerously as one used his car ram another off the road, leaving his sibling seriously injured. The victim suffered two spinal fractures - but luckily was not paralysed. The terrifying
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Vigil to mark 2nd anniversary of conflict: 'Life will never be the same'
Cumbria is gearing up to honour Ukraine's resilience on the second anniversary since war broke out with Russia. On February 24, blue and yellow flags will be held high in Carlisle's Greenmarket with members of the public being invited to stand
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Penrith woman launches corporate communication service
A PENRITH woman is launching a content creation service called Write Approach. A national newspaper journalist with more than three decades of experience in the field, Ellen Arnison is aiming to support people by helping them to present themselves
