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Carlisle United legend Stan Bowles dies at 75

Stan Bowles, one of the most gifted players ever to play for Carlisle United, has died. The hugely talented maverick player was 75. The news was announced by his daughter Tracey in a Facebook post on Saturday evening. “Sad to be writing

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Workington Reds get back to winning ways

Workington Reds returned to winning ways with their first victory of 2024. Danny Grainger's side claimed a 2-1 win over Matlock Town at Borough Park on Saturday. Top scorer Dav Symington fired Reds in front with Sam Smith doubling their lead

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Carlisle United's losing run goes on as Bristol Rovers hit back

Bristol Rovers 2 Carlisle United 1: The relegation-bound Blues slid to an eighth straight defeat despite taking the lead at the Memorial Stadium. Josh Vela gave Paul Simpson's side the lead but Chris Martin and Scott Sinclair responded to send

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Cumbrian star Branthwaite scores superb Premier League goal for Everton

Jarrad Branthwaite was in the headlines again after scoring his second Premier League goal of the season. The former Carlisle United defender fired home in impressive style for Everton at Brighton & Hove Albion. Branthwaite, 21, beat home keeper

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Police release statement and confirm man died in house fire

Cumbria police have confirmed it was a man who died after a house fire near Carlisle. Several emergency service vehicles were seen on Brisco Road, south of the city, towards Brisco village this morning. These included fire engines, police cars

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Man fined for possessing a Class B drug

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been fined for possessing a Class B drug. Noah Hetherington had a quantity of cannabis in his possession while in Workington on August 10 last year. The defendant, of no fixed abode, Aspatria, admitted a charge of possessing

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Firefighters release update as person dies in Carlisle house fire

A PERSON has died after a fire broke out in a house on the outskirts of Carlisle. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said three engines from Carlisle West, Brampton and Penrith were called out at 10.30am this morning to a 'persons reported fire' on

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Strictly's Annabel Croft offers support to GMB's Kate Garraway after Derek's death

Strictly Come Dancing’s Annabel Croft has offered her support to Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway, following the loss of her husband Derek Draper. Derek died last month at the age of 56 after he became “critically ill” following a cardiac arrest

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Cheapest places to buy petrol in Carlisle

As the cost of petrol has jumped for the first time in months, we've put together a list of the prices for petrol at some of Carlisle's garages. The cost to fill up a family car in the UK rose by about £2 this month, an increase blamed on Red Sea

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Bristol Rovers v Carlisle United - as it happened!

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BMW driver banned after careless overtaking led to accident

A DRIVING ban has been handed to a Carlisle teenager after his careless driving led to him crashing and colliding with two parked vehicles on a residential road. Samuel Glover, 19, of Specklewood Drive, Carlisle, pleaded guilty to the offence.

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Shocking pictures reveal scale of devastation of barn fire

SHOCKING pictures showing the devastation caused by a barn fire have been released. Firefighters from across Cumbria were tasked with extinguishing a barn fire with vehicles inside. A spokesperson from Keswick Fire Station said that just

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Three bedroom barn conversion on the market for £325,000

TAKE a look inside this wonderful barn conversion for sale in West Cumbria. The property, located in Middletown near Egremont, comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two reception rooms.  It is currently on the market for £325,000. 

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More pedestrians killed by cars in Cumbria since 2020, despite Highway Code changes

  NEW data reveals that the number of pedestrian collisions with cars has increased in Cumbria.  New Highway Code rules were introduced in 2022 to improve pedestrian safety but an investigation by Personal Injury Claims UK has found the opposite

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Cumbria Police host Road Safety Training Session with young farmers

CUMBRIA Police has hosted a Road Safety Awareness Session.  The Rural Crime Teah held the session in Carlisle this week. A spokesperson said: "On Tuesday we attended the third Road Safety Awareness Session, this time hosted by Carlisle East

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Person dies after mid-morning house fire in Carlisle

3:59pm The road is now clear. No emergency service vehicles are present at or around Brisco, and Brisco Road is totally

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Can Blues fight back and sink Pirates today? Bookies' verdict

Carlisle United are 9/2 to come out fighting with a sorely-needed win at Bristol Rovers today. After seven straight League One defeats, those odds for a United victory are offered by Betfair. With Carlisle now 1/250 for relegation, other bookies

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Cumbria police investigate theft of tools from digger

Police are investigating the theft of tools from a digger they said happened earlier this month. It happened at the B6260 turning for Maulds Meaburn, and the digger involved was a Takeuchi, coloured red and white. Cops said tools were stolen

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CCTV imagery released as part of city-centre burglary probe

CCTV imagery has been released as part of an investigation into a city centre burglary. Cumbria police said items were taken from a loading area at the Market Hall on Fisher Street, Carlisle, at about 11.40am on December 15, 2023. Officers

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New pub managers hope to turn it into a 'community hub'

A POPULAR pub in Whitehaven has come under new management.  The Sun Inn at Hensingham has come under new management this month who hope to give the pub a new lease of life.  Richard Taylor and Joanne Jeynes hope to keep the venue going from

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Police find missing 14-year-old

Police have found a missing 14-year-old. Brandon Forster, from Brampton, was last seen at 8pm on February 23 but has since been found. 

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Carlisle mum admits causing unnecessary suffering to her child while drunk

A CARLISLE mum has admitted causing unnecessary suffering by "dropping her child" while drunk - and then failing seek medical treatment. Prosecutors say the woman took her pre-school age child to a social gathering in Carlisle city centre with

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West Cumbrian barber shop handed illegal worker fine

A barber shop in West Cumbria has been fined for having illegal workers. Gems Barber Limited, on Curzon Street in Maryport, was fined £30,000 by the government as an illegal working civil penalty, from July 1 to September 30, 2023. The government

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Two men arrested in trailer theft investigation

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a recent spate of trailer thefts. Cumbrian officers from the rural crime team and tactical support group ‘carried out arrest enquiries’, during which, cops seized suspected stolen property

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Man arrested for criminal damage after trying to hide in local pub

Police in West Cumbria arrested a man in hiding after a report of criminal damage. Cumbria police said officers from their Copeland neighbourhood policing team attended New Street in Whitehaven after reports of criminal damage. "Thanks to the

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Money isn't everything - it's what you do with it that counts

If you were looking through history for a Carlisle United side that could defend, chances are your first stop wouldn’t be Roddy Collins’ team of 2002/03. Yet, for a short while, they most definitely could. Stay with me on this. That collective

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Ukrainian child refugee 'doesn't feel safe in Cumbria' after man yelled racial abuse

A CHILD refugee from Ukraine was told to 'get out of my country' by a south Cumbrian man during a row over another youth pushing the swing she sat on, a court heard. Thirty-three-year-old Barrow man Christopher Collinge committed the offence at

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Cannabis and cocaine use land man convicted of dangerous driving back in court

A YOUNG north Cumbrian motorist given a suspended jail term for dangerous driving has been given a last chance to stay out of prison after he used two illicit drugs. Tyler Routledge, 21, who also missed two appointments with probation staff, admitted

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Our best camera club pictures shared today

WE picked some of the best camera club pictures shared by readers. Here are the best three. Alan Graham shared this picture in Penrith at Ullswater, Lake District. Kenny Blackwell's picture in High Harrington. A picture shared

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'Amazing' wedding show applauded by readers

OUR readers reacted to the news that 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

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The Beacon museum to host upcoming L.S. Lowry events

THE Beacon will be showcasing a series of events about L.S. Lowry.  The Whitehaven museum will host a series of events about the artist with links to the local area.  Lowry's Colour - A Painting Workshop with Alex Jakob-Whitworth will be held

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Carlisle Chinese Takeaway submits planning application to council

CITY centre Chinese takeaway could get new windows if the proposal gets listed building consent. A planning application has been submitted to Cumberland Council to replace two first floor front windows and install insulation to the underside of

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Looking back at memories from one of Carlisle's most popular clubs

IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at one of the most popular clubs in Carlisle's history, The Cosmo. In the sixities, the club was popular amongst residents and bands who were making the journey up north, in the days before the

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'What is happening?'- Council devastated as 'letters to heaven' post box destroyed

A COMMUNITY has been left 'devastated' after a mindless act of criminal damage has destroyed a 'letters to heaven' post box installed to help families overcome grief- as police confirm an investigation is underway. Cumbria police received a report

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Man fined for '40th Birthday Party' assaults at cricket club

A PENRITH man was brought to court after pushing a bar manager and punching her partner as trouble flared at his own 40th birthday party. Gareth Hutton, 40, appeared in front of magistrates following an incident at the town’s cricket club on 11th

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Penrith retirees' Winter Warmer event raises £1,500 for charity

Generous Penrith retirees have raised £1,500 for local charity, Blood Bikes Cumbria. Residents of Churchill Retirement Living’s Dutton Lodge development, fundraised diligently during a 'Winter Warmer' event and preceding activities initiated before

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Cumbrian vet who ran for 82 hours in the Alps shortlisted for Woman of the Year

A Cumbrian vet who ran for 82 hours in the Alps was shortlisted for a Woman of the Year award in her native Ireland. Veterinarian Emma Stuart, 33, was put forward for the Outsider Woman of the Year award. Ms Stuart, who works at Paragon Vets

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Komatsu Forest staff to complete Bikes Boats Boots 2024 in support of hospice

STAFF at a Carlisle company are raising money for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw.  Four members of staff from Komatsu Forest Ltd will be raising funds for local causes through a charity event.  On May 12, 2024, a team of four from Komatsu Forest

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Bakery owners 'fail to comply with court order' following fire as council step in

THE OWNERS of a Maryport Bakery have 'failed to comply with a court order' to carry out vital works following a serious fire last year. Work to demolish the structure will now be carried out by Cumberland council and a procurement process is currently

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Sister thanks community for support after almost £3,000 of funds raised for funeral

A WORKINGTON family have thanked the public for support following the death of a man who has been described as a 'great marra'. Robert Bates, 53 from Workington, was found dead at a property in Blackpool on February,5 after he had been missing

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Event hosting panel of 'inspirational' women to be held for International Women's Day

A networking event is making a return to showcase an 'inspirational panel' of female business leaders from across the county. The next in-Cumbria magazine event will be held in Penrith to celebrate International Women’s Day. It follows a hugely

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Settle-Carlisle railway seeking new volunteers to boost local tourism

THE Settle-Carlisle railway line is seeking new volunteers to support the growth of local tourism.  The Settle-Carlisle Railway Trust, its Development Company, and The Friends of the Line are working closely with government-owned Network Rail who

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Penrith bookshop owner proud of 'great honour' for indie shortlist nomination

A PENRITH bookshop is celebrating its shortlisting in the British Book Awards 2024. The British Book Awards 2024 Independent Bookshop of the Year named the regional and country finalists on February 22. Verey Books is celebrating recognition

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Man died from toxic effects of unlicensed drug, inquest finds

A FATHER with a history of substance misuse died from the toxic effects of an unlicensed drug thought to have been bought online. Mark McFeeters was found dead at his flat on Fisher Street in Workington on August 3, 2023. An inquest into his

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Inspiral Carpets to play the Old Fire Station in Carlisle

Popular 80s rock band Inspiral Carpets are set to perform in Carlisle later this year. A vital component of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980. Known for hit singles such as This Is How It Feels and

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Simpson: Let's get some pride back for our fans at Bristol Rovers

Paul Simpson is demanding a performance that can restore some pride for Carlisle United today. The Blues head to Bristol Rovers desperate to end their seven-game losing run (Memorial Stadium, 3pm). Despite relegation now looking all but certain

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'New government legislation will support football clubs and strengthen governance'

VERY soon, the Government will introduce a bill on football governance. This bill follows a fan-led review in 2021 in response to long-standing concerns about club ownership and financial sustainability, and a white paper that was published last