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Grainger set to leave Workington Reds
Danny Grainger is set to quit as Workington Reds manager at the end of the season to pursue new challenges. The Borough Park club tonight announced that the 37-year-old would leave when his contract expires in the summer. Grainger said it was
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Simmo: 'He will get confidence, he will get better...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's defeat at Bristol Rovers and their attempts to end their dismal losing run. Click on the Play button below to hear our post-match interview with the Blues manager.
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Former Carlisle United man breaks leg in non-league game
Former Carlisle United player Danny Devine has suffered a broken leg in his latest non-league outing. The midfielder, who is now with Gainsborough Trinity, suffered the serious injury in their Northern Premier League Premier Division game against
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Bristol Rovers boss gives his verdict on victory over the Blues
Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor pinpointed the moments of quality and “luck” that saw his side to victory over Carlisle United. The manager of the home side felt the timing of Chris Martin’s equaliser was critical to his team’s fightback. And
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Charming historic cottage in the Lakes offers enchanting fell views
A charming Grade II listed late 18th century toll cottage in the Lake District is on the market for under £500,000. Located on Chestnut Hill in Keswick, the two-bed detached property boasts enchanting accommodation, thoughtfully updated while preserving
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Weekly round up of court cases for North and West Cumbria
Here is a round up of some of the cases heard concerning North and West Cumbria over the last week. Fraudster sold fake iPhone to woman on Facebook Kyren Sewell, 18, sold an Android phone disguised as an iPhone to the unsuspecting victim after
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Immaculate country estate in North Cumbria remains on market for £1.6million
A grand eight-bed detached country estate embodying an idyllic rural haven is brimming with character and grandeur, and is on the market, remaining there since it was added to property listings in October last year. Located in Dalston, near Carlisle
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Charity's tribute to Carlisle United "hero" Bowles after his death
A leading Alzheimer's disease charity has paid tribute to Carlisle United legend Stan Bowles following the sad news of his death. Alzheimer's Research UK described the football star as a "hero" and said work must continue to find a cure to the
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'A lovely fella' - Tributes paid to man who died in house fire near Carlisle
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who 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 on Saturday morning
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Four bedroomed semi-detached house on the market for £250,000
TAKE a look inside this property that is now for sale in North Cumbria. Located in Longtown near Carlisle, this semi-detached house boasts four bedrooms, one bathroom, and three reception rooms and is on them market for £250,000. Longtown
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Drug-driver was five times over the cocaine limit
A DRUG-DRIVER who was five times over the cocaine limit will be sentenced next month. Morgan Litt-Wilson, 30, of Millfields, Beckermet, drove a BMW 1 series on the B5345 in Beckermet on September 8 last year. He was found to have 53mcg of cocaine
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Police investigate spate of motorbike thefts in West Cumbria
Police are investigating a spate of motorbike thefts in West Cumbria. They all happened overnight on February 21 into February 22, police said, and included: The theft of a Suzuki SV, registration PX70 LDV, from Esk Avenue, Whitehaven. This
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Cumbrian speed camera van locations revealed for February 25
Police have revealed the locations in Cumbria where they will be operating speed camera vans. They will be operating on the A66 East from Penrith, the A685 between Tebay and Brough and the A689 between Nenthead and Brampton.
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Simmo laments 'quality' gap in Blues' latest defeat
Paul Simpson admitted there was still a crucial difference in quality and know-how despite an improved Carlisle United performance at Bristol Rovers. The Blues fell to an eighth straight defeat as the hosts came from behind to win 2-1. United
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Cumberland Council leader defends £62K waste contract
A CUMBRIAN council leader has defended the way a waste recycling contract was awarded and has insisted that the correct procedures were followed throughout. It follows revelations in the current issue of Private Eye magazine relating to the launch
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Wigton man smashed four town house windows during “outburst”
A MAN smashed four windows of a Wigton house after the occupant refused to come out and speak to him, a court heard. Shane Walker, 34, told magistrates the damage came during “an outburst” by him after his mother had been “getting a bit of grief
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Popular Coast-to-Coast route signage alteration in progress
CUMBRIA's Coast-to-Coast signs are being updated for simplification purposes. Now, the whole path will be signed as National Cycle Route 7. Originally, the Sea to Sea route, also referred to as C2C, had different numbers for its eastern and
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School 'really proud' after receiving financial education award
A school has said that it is 'really proud' after receiving a financial education award. Brampton Primary School was recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Financial Education due to its efforts during Money Week which was held during the summer
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Own a piece of the Lake District with huge £975,000 four bed home
Own a piece of the Lake District as a unique four-bed property has hit the market for £975,000. Ferney Cross can be found on Kendal Road in Bowness-On-Windermere, one of the most visited areas in the region. According to the Zoopla listing,
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Taste Cumbria returning to town for a fourth time
The Taste Cumbria festival is set to return to Wigton for the fourth time on April 20. The event, which is free to attend, will include a producers' market, outdoor picnic area with live music, hot food stalls, fairground rides, and children’s
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Different story with a familiar ending as Blues' dire run goes on
Bristol Rovers 2 Carlisle United 1: Carlisle’s form is so bleak, so relentlessly bad, that it’s tempting to regard a narrow defeat as a win, a better performance as a victory, a small negative margin as a positive. Which, in some way, this was. But
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Spring fair to bring together a medley of holistic practices
The Sacred Haven Holistic Events team has unveiled plans for its vibrant Spring Mind, Body & Spirit Festival at Cleator's Ennerdale Country House Hotel. To be held on March 17 from 10am until 4pm, the holistic event promises to offer over 40 unique
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Penrith retirees raise £1,500 for life-saving charity
PENRITH retirees have raised almost £1,500 for Blood Bikes Cumbria through a successful fundraising drive and Winter Warmer event. This initiative took place at Churchill Retirement Living’s Dutton Lodge, beginning in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Figures break down levels of unauthorised absences at Cumbrian schools
NEW figures have broken down the levels of unauthorised absences at schools in the area covered by Cumberland Council. These figures are derived from regular data automatically submitted to the Department for Education (DfE) by participating schools
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Fraudster sold fake iPhone to woman on Facebook
A FRAUDSTER who sold a woman a fake iPhone ‘panicked’ and blocked her on Facebook when she discovered she had been deceived. Kyren Sewell, 18, sold an Android phone disguised as an iPhone to the unsuspecting victim after she had handed over £500
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Couple tie the knot after vowing on their first date they would marry each other
A COUPLE who declared that they would marry each other on their first date have tied the knot in a winter wedding and plan to jet off to Bali for a honeymoon. Solicitor Sian and sales manager Greg Watson from Carlisle, first met each other after
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Why defender missed Carlisle United's defeat at Bristol Rovers
Paul Simpson is hoping for a quick return for Ben Barclay after an ankle injury ruled him out of Carlisle United’s defeat at Bristol Rovers. The defender missed the 2-1 setback at the Memorial Stadium after picking up a knock in the previous game
