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Carlisle United boss hints at breakthrough in keeper talks
Carlisle United could be close to securing the future of promising goalkeeper Gabe Breeze. Manager Paul Simpson provided a positive update on contract negotiations today. And he suggested an agreement with the 20-year-old Cumbrian could be
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Drunk man who was hassling female fined for being drunk and disorderly
A DRUNK man who was seen hassling a female outside of a pub has been fined for being drunk and disorderly. Police were on duty in Whitehaven town centre in the early hours of September 10 when their attention was drawn to Owen Clarke, 28, who was
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CCTV footage released after woman's handbag stolen in assault
POLICE are releasing CCTV images as part of an investigation into a robbery. The incident occurred on December 30 at 11.30pm on Holmes Avenue in Carlisle. During the incident, a woman was pushed her handbag stolen, and cards used. The woman
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Carlisle United owners remain 'fully supportive' of manager Simpson
Carlisle United’s owners have reaffirmed their support for Paul Simpson amid the Blues’ run of League One defeats. Manager Simpson today said he had had positive conversations with the Piataks in recent days. And the Blues’ American owners,
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Fire crews called to blaze...at fire station
Firefighters were called to a blaze in the early hours of the morning at a Cumbrian station. Cumbria's Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at Lazonby's on-call fire station at 12.40 am on Thursday, February 22. The fire, contained
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CUOSC: 'Cry God for Carlisle, Cumbria and for Paul...'
By Dave Noble - CUOSC This week's rallying cry is brought to you with assistance from, among others Bill, Winston, Maximus, General Patton, Arya, Pele & Alan Partridge... Once more unto the pitch, dear friends, once more; We shall go on
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Cumbria Police arrest two amid drug supply concerns in Eden district
Cumbria Police have made two recent arrests amid drug supply concerns in the Eden district. Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) continue to act upon community intelligence, conducting warrants to address drug supply concerns in the community
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Cumbria Police appeal for information on whereabouts of missing teen
Cumbria Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Ayedon Graham, 17, is described as 6ft, slim with short hair. He has links to the Brampton and Haltwhistle areas. Police concerned for his welfare and
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February sees progress on road project's structures and drainage
'SIGNIFICANT progress' is being made in the construction of the Carlisle Southern Link Road's structures and associated drainage. Now in its ninth month, the project, a partnership between Cumberland Council, Galliford Try Infrastructure Ltd and
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Parliamentary candidate calls for ideas to make town ‘the Whitby of the west’
Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, has launched a survey seeking ideas from Whitehaven residents to make the town ‘the Whitby of the west’. The survey has already received almost 100 responses in just
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Man who shoved pub landlord and smashed door panel had drunk seven cans of Carling
A PUBGOER who was asked to leave ‘couldn’t remember’ shoving a landlord and smashing a glass door panel because he had drunk seven cans of Carling. Brad Jenkin, 27, attempted to enter the Fletcher Christian pub in Cockermouth on the evening of
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Ref at centre of controversial Carlisle United game in charge this weekend
Carlisle United's bid to end their wretched run of form will this weekend bring them back into contact with a referee who was at the heart of one of last season's most controversial games. Thomas Parsons will be the man in the middle for Saturday's
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Flooding possible at Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water
A flood warning has been issued this morning in Cumbria due to heavy rainfall and high water levels. Flooding is possible at Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water. The Gov.Uk website writes: "River levels remain high this
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Resurfacing works to begin on Botchergate, Carlisle this evening
Cumberland Council have confirmed that resurfacing works are set to begin on a Carlisle city centre road. Resurfacing work will begin on Botchergate on Thursday 22 February until Tuesday 5 March 2024. Works are between Close Street and Portland
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Cumbrian in England A squad to face Portugal
Cumbrian hooker Jamie Blamire will be back in an England jersey this weekend. The Seaton star is in the England A squad that will take on Portugal in Leicester on Sunday. Newcastle Falcons man Blamire will get his chance having initially been
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'Show you've got the fight for this club,' Simmo tells players
Paul Simpson has called on his Carlisle United players to “show they’ve got the fight for this football club.” The Blues are preparing for their latest game in an increasingly troubled season at the foot of League One. Carlisle head to Bristol
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Cumbria Police confirm road safety camera van locations for February 22
Cumbria Police have confirmed their road safety camera van locations for Thursday, February 22. Today, road safety camera vans will be operating in the Penrith area, the A66 between Troutbeck and Brough, Walney, Barrow, Ulverston and the A6 between
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Cumbria Police 'concerned' for welfare of missing 15-year-old
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old who was last seen near Carlisle. Police are concerned for missing Riley who was last seen in the area of Great Corby, near Carlisle on 17 February 2024. Riley is described as slim
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Late night shopper was carrying a flick-knife and a knuckleduster
A WORKINGTON man who scratched a parked car as he staggered drunkenly towards an Asda supermarket was carrying a knuckleduster and a flick-knife. When police found 26-year-old Judd Walker, who had no memory of what happened, he was at a self-service
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'True angels', say readers of Hospice at Home care team
WE shared the news that a Cumbrian caregiver has spoken about the incredibly important work that Hospice at Home does to mark National Caregivers Day. National Caregivers Day is celebrated on Friday, February 16 and honours the healthcare professionals
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Half-nude hiker 'shocks' walkers in the Lake District
A lone female walker was taken aback when she encountered a naked hiker from the waist down on her way down Latrigg, near Keswick. Anna Nolan, a 71-year-old who leads the walking group Skiddaw u3a, was descending the Lake District fell towards
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Three peaceful pictures featuring water in Cumbria
HERE are some of today's best camera club pictures featuring water from our members. We picked the top three. Aitch Smith's shot of a bridge near Rydal Water. The River Gelt in Brampton, shared by Susan Farish. Clive Rimmer's
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Carlisle United's road to the top: Baldy's TV date and Bolton blow
Part 30 of our weekly series charting Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season... If Carlisle United’s 1973/74 team were on their way to iconic status come late February, one of their number had, it’s fair to say, already got there. Chris
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Simpson admits another rethink needed at Carlisle United
Paul Simpson admits he needs to look again on the right shape to get Carlisle United out of their losing rut. The Blues have lost their last seven games with relegation looking all but certain with 14 matches to go. This weekend they head to
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League One: Manager quits after 14 games for Championship return
Carlisle United's League One rivals Cambridge United are looking for their third manager of the season after Neil Harris quit. He has returned to take charge at Millwall after just two-and-a-half months at the Abbey Stadium. Harris oversaw
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Carlisle sex offender breached court order
A REGISTERED Carlisle sex offender is back behind bars for breaching a court order — by showing a new girlfriend old family photographs. Paul Ellis, now aged 41, was originally sentenced at the city’s crown court in April, 2016, having been caught
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Teenage fighter set for cross-discipline unification fight
A teenage Carlisle fighter is set for his latest championship bout. 18-year-old Matty McLeish, who fights out of Lorne Street's Dragon's Gym, will take on UK kickboxing champion Sam Stout at the Walker Dome, Newcastle on Saturday, March 23.
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Carlisle goalkeeper stops shots from world-renowned YouTubers
An amputee goalkeeper from Carlisle has appeared on a viral YouTube video, saving shots from famous footballing content creators. Thomas Atkinson, was born without his left hand, and represents Legia Warsaw and the England Amputee National team
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Carlisle shopping centre announces partnership with foodbank
THE Lanes Shopping Centre has announced a new partnership with Carlisle Foodbank. As part of the partnership, The Lanes will now house two brand new drop-off points, which are located on Level One of its Lowther Street Car Park and between Pandora
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Estate agents reveal most popular places to live in Carlisle
Carlisle's most sought after postcodes for homeowners have been revealed in a new survey. Data has revealed that house sale transactions are taking an average of 120.84 days to complete across Carlisle. Estate agents based in Carlisle have
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Fans to get a chance to see Mercury Prize nominee in Carlisle
British singer-songwriter John Bramwell is taking his latest album The Light Fantastic on tour with a scheduled performance in Carlisle in March. The gig will take place at the Old Fire Station, as part of his string of shows to promote the new
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Former intern re-joins Cumbrian firm as Delkia expands
Cumbrian specialist systems integrator, Delkia, announces the appointment of three senior engineers and the return of a previous intern. The move comes as the company continues to expand, with staff numbers increasing from 15 to 56 since 2020,
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Mayor's quiz night raises over £700 for charities
OVER £700 has been raised for charities close to the Mayor of Carlisle's heart. The Mayor's Charities Quiz, held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel, raised £732 for three charities that have a 'broader representation' in Carlisle. Mayor Abdul Harrid
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Drunk hotel burglar told staff who caught him he was 'an undercover millionaire'
A DRUNK burglar who was caught stealing champagne from a Lake District hotel told the staff who caught him he was an 'undercover millionaire.' The bungled raid on the Old England Hotel & Spa at Bowness-on-Windermere was part of a spate of drink-fuelled
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Cumbria firefighters celebrated for four decades of service
Two Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service firefighters who joined the service four decades ago have been awarded with long-service medals. Watch Manager Paul Jackson and Firefighter Ian Clarke, from Kirkby Stephen Fire Station, followed in their respective
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Huge wedding show in Cumbria welcomes 700 visitors
A wedding show in Carlisle welcomed 60 exhibitors and 700 visitors during what was the organisers’ biggest event yet. Cumbria’s Premier Wedding Show happened on Sunday, February 19, at Carlisle Airport, and was organised by Carol’s Bridal Boutique
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MP praises football club for impactful community work
John Stevenson MP has praised Carlisle United Football Club for its contribution to the community. The Carlisle representative visited Brunton Park last week to see the club's work first-hand and discuss forthcoming legislation on the sport's governance
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New Carlisle entertainment venue receives 'excellent' half-term feedback
A new Carlisle mixed entertainment venue has said that it received 'excellent' feedback over the half-term week. Game On! opened under the radar in December 2023 in English Gate Plaza, Botchergate in what was formerly a bingo hall. The venue
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New Carlisle café reveals menu ahead of grand opening
THE menu of a new Carlisle coffee shop and sweet treats cafe has been revealed. The Buttered Cat, which is located in Kinmont Arcade, Carlisle in the unit previously occupied by I Love Cafe, is set to open on Tuesday, March 5, and has revealed
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World's number one Nirvana tribute to perform in Carlisle this year
A Nirvana tribute featuring a lead singer dubbed the closest thing you'll see to Kurt Cobain is set to perform in Carlisle later this year. On Saturday, May 4, the only worldwide touring tribute to Nirvana, Nirvana Tribute, will be hitting The
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West Cumbrian band celebrate 'incredible' response to latest single
A Cumbrian band is celebrating after an 'incredible' response to their latest single. FLYNT are an Indie Pop band consisting of West Cumbrians Brad Kavanagh, Emma Dockeray, Steven Norman, and Calvin Thornborrow. On February 14, they released
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New medieval weaponry attraction to open its doors next month
Medieval weaponry comes alive at Muncaster Castle as it opens a Medieval Weapons Hall next month. Muncaster Castle is promising an 'immersive' experience for visitors, allowing them to live out their knighthood fantasies in its newly built medieval
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Carlisle crystal shop reflects on one year in the city
A BUSINESS selling unique wares in the city has reflected on one year of its shop. Luna Amatores opened in January last year at a unit on Castle Street, starting from humble beginnings to now having a prominent shop and hiring a member of staff
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Carlisle Cathedral to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary with symbolic events
Carlisle Cathedral will mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine with series of special events that will include prayer, an illustrated talk, and a symbolic installation. The events will include prayer, services, an illustrated talk
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School thanked by charity for 'wonderful' toy and games appeal
A Brampton secondary school has been thanked for its 'wonderful' toy and game appeal. William Howard School began asking for donations of 'working toys, games, or unwanted gifts' that were in good working condition in January, with all of these
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Keswick Film Festival sells out opening night screening
A film festival is set to kick-off at the end of the month. The Keswick Film Festival, starting on February 29, has sold out an opening night screening and is set to showcase 24 feature films over the course of the festival. The festival will
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Cumberland Council's clean up job after 'concerning' fly-tip waste
Cumberland Council was forced into a clean-up job in Whitehaven earlier this week after a 'concerning' amount of litter and fly-tip waste was discovered. Photos from the Rosebank open space in Whitehaven show the significant amount of litter and
