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‘Support is available’: Police message to survivors of sexual violence
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, of any age and in any walk of life. Officers at Cumbria Police are trained to deal with these offences, investigate crimes and offer support to victims, which they do every day. This month the constabulary
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Police to target West Cumbrian area after illegal bikes cause issues
Police are targeting an area of West Cumbria to identify people driving illegal bikes and damaging greenery. Cumbria police met with Steven Stoddart, councillor for Moorclose, to discuss the issue. “We will be targeting the area to hopefully
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Eight-month-old puppy rescued from river
FIREFIGHTERS rescued an eight-month-old puppy from a river in West Cumbria over the weekend. Crews from Cockermouth, Workington and Whitehaven attended to the animal rescue at the River Cocker, Cockermouth, on February 18. In the rescue mission
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers shares heartwarming message in new BBC show
Dave Myers has shared a heartwarming message with fans in the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West after reuniting with his pal Si King. The new series sees Dave and Si travel to the west coast of the UK after the former finished up his cancer
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Celebrating Cumbria's commoning culture
CUMBRIAN graziers will celebrating fell farming culture at their forthcoming AGM at the Hired Lad in Penrith Auction Mart on March 1. The Federation of Cumbria Commoners is bringing together well-known speakers and a film maker to share their work
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Cumbrian man died in Scottish mountain tragedy, inquest hears
AN ‘EXCEPTIONAL and very special young man’ from Wigton tragically died after accidentally falling into a gorge while hiking in the Scottish highlands during a storm, an inquest has heard. Richard Armstrong, 42, of Kirkland Meadows, was taking
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Man ordered to sign Sex Offenders' Register after making indecent child images
A MAN who made indecent images of a child has been ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register. Ryan Tinkler, 30, pleaded guilty to making 12 Category C indecent images of a child when he appeared before Workington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
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'You will be heard' - senior detective's message to victims of sex crimes
VICTIMS of rape and other serious sexual crimes will be listened to and supported, no matter who they are or how long ago it happened. That is one of the key messages of a new Cumbria Police campaign that highlights the force’s renewed commitment
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Teenager chased man into busy supermarket and attacked him
ALARMED shoppers and store staff saw a teenager chase a man into a Penrith supermarket moments before leaping over a security barrier and attacking him. Prosecutors accepted 19-year-old Reece Troy’s guilty plea to a public order offence after it
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Carlisle United seeking candidate to help with academy revamp
The first signs of a revamp of Carlisle United's youth set-up have emerged with the club advertising for a new head of academy recruitment. The Blues are seeking someone to head up their talent identification and recruitment work in their youth
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Investigation launched after teenager left unconscious in road
A serious assault that left a teenager unconscious on a road in Carlisle is being investigated. Detectives from Cumbria police said the assault happened on St Nicholas Street in the early hours of Sunday, February 18. A 19-year-old man was
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Careless driver left motorcyclist with serious arm injury after Carlisle collision
A COMMUNITY order and a ban have been handed to an Annan woman whose careless driving caused an accident that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. The man needed a five-hour operation and spent three days in hospital after the accident July 7
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Community beat officers successfully tackling ASB in city centre
DPFCC Mike Johnson met with Carlisle’s City West community beat officers to hear more about the work of the CBOs and the Neighbourhood Police Team. Mr Johnson went out on patrol last week with the Community Beat Officers, PC Browitt and PC Gonzalez
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Cumbria Police monitor parts of city after concerns raised
CUMBRIA Police have been monitoring some Carlisle neighbourhoods for crime. Officers have been out in parts of the city where concerns had been raised. A spokesperson said: "You said you want to see a visible Policing presence in our communities
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Police officers tackle speeding in the Allerdale area
CUMBRIA Police have been tackling speeding in parts of the county. Officers have been in the Allerdale area monitoring the speed drivers were going. Speeding is proving to be a problem in some places and the police are doing what they can
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Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team meet with business to prevent crime
CUMBRIA Police have been working with a Penrith business to discuss crime. The Rural Crime Team met with Carr's Billington to discuss the measures the police put in place to prevent rural crime. A spokesperson said: "Today some of the team
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Remembering Cumbria's LGBT community for LGBT History Month
As it is LGBT History Month this month, we have decided to make this edition of nostalgia all about the LGBTQ+ community in North and West Cumbria over the years. Observed annually in February, LGBT History Month is a time to reflect on the achievements
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Looking back to 1966: when England won the World Cup
The year 1966 is perhaps best known for being when England secured its first – and still only – World Cup victory. This was the year Bobby Moore’s team defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final on July 30, after a nail-biting and controversial match
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Simpson backs Dudik to thrive despite 'cruel' debut in thrashing
Paul Simpson insists it was the right time to throw Anton Dudik in for his Carlisle United debut even in “cruel” circumstances. The young Ukrainian came off the bench in Saturday’s 4-0 defeat to Cambridge United. It proved a stark introduction
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High hopes for this year's Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
The 47th Lakes Hospitality Trade Show is just days away and has the perfect recipe to give visitors and exhibitors an invaluable experience. The annual celebration of the region’s hospitality industry is the perfect hub for local and national companies
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Police search for group of young men who threw 'items' at an Asian man
A GROUP of males aged 'between 15 and 20 years' have allegedly thrown items at an Asian man in his 40s, police have said. The incident occurred at around 10.50pm on Saturday, February 17 outside the Spar shop on Sandgate in Penrith. No injury
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Man's stalking offence included unwanted visits and repeated phone calls
A NORTH Carlisle man has been fined for stalking a woman over seven months, with behaviour that included “calling her constantly” and unwanted visits to her home. Martyn Key, 51, committed the offence between February 1 last year and August 13.
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Drunk woman was swearing and being quarrelsome with police officers
AN EDEN Valley woman whose drunken behaviour towards police was described as “volatile” and “quarrelsome” has vowed never to repeat the experience. Becky Harrison, 27, behaved badly following an incident that involved the police at Salkeld Road
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'Nervous' driver was transporting £125k in suspicious cash
A NERVOUS motorist whose car was stopped on the M6 by the police because he was “lane hogging” was transporting a bag containing £125,000 in suspicious cash. At Carlisle’s Rickergate court, magistrates gave Cumbria Police permission to continue
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Mum choked by her 'loving son' makes emotional plea to the judge
A CUMBRIAN mum subjected to 'terrifying' violence by her son made an emotional plea for leniency, asking a judge to send him to a psychiatric hospital, not a prison. In a poignant statement addressed to Judge Michael Fanning, Sophie Hamilton described
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Reactions to Penrith's Lloyds going on the market
WE shared the news that 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
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Potential delay on sale of Carlisle airport amid financial dispute
THERE could potentially be a delay regarding the sale of the Carlisle airport due to an ongoing financial dispute. The potential ‘stall’ follows after it was announced the group behind Carlisle's Lake District Airport could be facing an early loan
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See today's best News & Star Camera Club pictures
WE gathered some of our top camera club images from our members. Here are today's top three. Comb Beck waterfalls in Buttermere by Mark Hetherington. Kieran Boak's picture of the crown and coronation light show inside the main grounds
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Winners crowned at annual Carlisle College Apprenticeship Awards
The winners were crowned at this year's Carlisle College Apprenticeship Awards. A gala event held at Carlisle College was a platform to acknowledge and celebrate apprentices, staff and employers. Nominations were made by college staff, employers
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Cumbrian councils call for residents' input on domestic abuse services review
A review of the domestic abuse system in Cumbria is being carried out by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. They are encouraging Cumbrian residents to participate in a series of online surveys which may help to shape the future
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Veteran of the airwaves brought out of radio retirement
A VETERAN of the radio industry who helped co-launch CFM Radio 31 years ago is returning to the studio. Darrell Thomas has been brought out of radio retirement to be the managing director of Carlisle's newest radio station, CRFM. With
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Historic pub offers £100 weekly rent to prospective licensees
A pub in Alston is actively seeking new management to breathe new life into the venue. The Angel Inn, believed to be around over 400 years old, is currently closed while the search for a licensee is ongoing. Admiral Taverns is offering a
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Plans approved for village shop and hair salon
PLANS have been approved for a building to house a hair salon and local village shop in Newton Reigny, near Penrith. The application, submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council's planning authority on June 21, was approved on February 16, 2024
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Drivers in Cumbria asked to slow down as amphibians migrate across roads
A rivers charity in Cumbria is asking drivers to slow down as an annual frog, toad, and newt migration across the roads happens. These amphibians move from winter hibernation to ponds and lakes to breed every year, and routes often take them across
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Drink driver's dog got loose and was killed after car turned over in high winds
A LONGTOWN woman whose car overturned during high winds as she took her poorly dog to see a vet was drink driving. In an unfortunate sequence of events, 61-year-old former accounts worker Pamela Jane Illsley's second healthy dog, which was also
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Carlisle dance studio's new floor promises to be a 'game-changer'
A Carlisle dance studio is aiming to build a game-changing new floor after a hugely successful showcase brought in nearly £3,000. Northern Heights Dance School was set up in Carlisle in September 2022 by Sophie Horseman, who had previously run
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Health column – Success for Pharmacy First scheme
A NEW scheme that means pharmacies can treat common conditions has been hailed a success in its first few months. Under the common conditions scheme, community pharmacists can offer help and advice on: · Aches and pains - back pain, headache
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Cumbrian IT company strengthens team after business restructure
An IT company has strengthened its team following a restructuring of its business. Integrity IT Solutions has welcomed four new team members and made internal promotions. The company, based in Cumbria and Annan in Scotland, has had a prosperous
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Thousands flood to Carlisle for light and sound show starring the crown jewels
A sound and light show in Carlisle has been touted a "resounding success" after drawing thousands of visitors. Over 4,500 people watched 'The Light District: Crown and Coronation' show between Thursday 15 and Saturday, February 17 at Carlisle Cathedral
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'Massively concerning' - Simpson on Blues post-window slide
Paul Simpson admits it is “massively concerning” that Carlisle United’s winter transfer dealings have not yet had the desired effect on results. The Blues had hoped that some significant January recruitment would help turn their season around.
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Carlisle Labour candidate backs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Carlisle’s Labour candidate for the next general election has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after a party sect begins lobbying its MPs. Left-wing Labour activists are adding more pressure on the party to back an immediate ceasefire
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Book set around Carlisle entered for prestigious Booker Prize
Carlisle’s The Kings Head, Crown and Mitre, St Bede's Church and Carlisle United all feature within a book which has been entered for one of literature’s most esteemed honours, the Booker Prize. Carlisle native Peter Scholes’ Once Upon A Time There
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Stagecoach thanks passengers for patience amid roadwork delays
STAGECOACH has thanked its passengers for their patience as their services continue to be affected by 'extensive roadworks' in Carlisle. The response from Stagecoach comes after a complaint was made by a Carlisle resident who shared how he was
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Former Trials World Champion Hans Rey prepares for Penrith show
Penrith will host Hans 'No Way' Rey, the former world champion mountain biker, this spring. Following sell-out shows in 2017 and 2019, he is touring the UK with 'MTB Mishaps & Mayhem', taking stage at 16 venues nationwide. Hans, who is recognised
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Cumbria schools set to focus on children's wellbeing at expert-led summit
A conference highlighting children's wellbeing will take place in Penrith in March. Active Cumbria is organising the event, titled 'Physical Activity and Movement – The Curriculum and Beyond’. Invitations are up for primary school head teachers
