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Loan watch and ex-Blues: teenage trio help Reds to win
A trio of Carlisle United teenagers helped Workington Reds get back to winning ways. Sam Hetherington, Aran Fitzpatrick and Jake Allan were all in Danny Grainger’s starting line-up against Matlock Town. The youth team trio, who are all on work
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Woman accused of assault and possessing a knife at Lake District hotel
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of possessing a knife and assaulting a female at a Lake District hotel. Amy Dwyer, 24, did not enter pleas to possessing a knife blade in a public place, criminal damage under £5,000 and assault by beating,
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What did we learn from the Blues' defeat to Bristol Rovers?
Carlisle United's dire losing run went on with a 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers - but what did we learn from the game? Let's take a look... 1 HISTORY BOYS The wrong kind of history, of course. Carlisle United are sadly on track for one of
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Remembering 1963: the year John F Kennedy was assassinated
The 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy sent shockwaves around the world and this remarkable picture captures the immediate aftermath of the shooting on Friday, November 22. Through the first car’s windscreen the president’s hand can
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Carlisle United team up with university to offer reduced ticket prices
CARLISLE United have teamed up with a university to offer Blues supporters reduced Brunton Park ticket prices. Paul Simpson's side alongside the University of Cumbria will use the Blues' League One fixture against Stevenage on Saturday, March
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Man in his 30s injured after assault outside Cumberland pub
POLICE would like to appeal to any witnesses of an incident that occurred outside the Woolpack Pub in Penrith. This occurred on Friday, February 16, 2024, at around 7.45pm where a man was assaulted. The victim, a man in his 30s, suffered facial
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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
Residents of a Carlisle street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a CA8 2HF postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode
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Carlisle Caffe Nero given new 4 star hygiene rating
A café in Carlisle has been awarded a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Caffe Nero at the front of House of Fraser in the city centre was given the score after assessment on January 20, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. It
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A bright future after forty years for architectural firm
Manning Elliott Partnership can rightly call itself one of Cumbria's most influential architectural practices. Established in 1985 by architects Max Elliott and Adrian Manning, both now retired, it has transitioned into a new era under the ownership
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Man charged with Shaddongate burglary and assault
A man has been charged with burglary following a report at a property in the area of Shaddongate, Carlisle on February 24 Marc Austin, 33, of Dobinson Road, Carlisle was charged with burglary dwelling with intent to steal, criminal damage and assault
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at Bristol Rovers!
Another long away day, another defeat - but still great support. Carlisle United's travelling fans backed the Blues all the way in their 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers on Saturday. Photographer Richard Parkes was at the Memorial Stadium to capture
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Man in court accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his neighbour
A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his next-door neighbour. Jack Crone, 44, of Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, indicated a not guilty plea to GBH with intent when he appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court on Monday
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British indie band Bluetones to perform in Carlisle later this year
A popular 90s indie rock band is coming to Carlisle later this year. In the vibrant tapestry of British indie and Britpop history, The Bluetones stand as an enduring emblem of musical excellence, captivating audiences since their formation in 1993
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'Better...but eight straight defeats is brutal' - Blues fans on Bristol Rovers game
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on social media platform X after the 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers. Here is a selection of their comments. 8 in a row and counting, performance better but defensively we’ve made errors again, and lost another
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CCTV images released after 'large amount' of alcohol taken from Carlisle shop
Police are releasing CCTV images as part of an investigation into a high value shoplifting offence which occurred at the Tesco store on Warwick Road in Carlisle on Saturday, January 20. During the incident a large amount of alcohol was taken from
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I'm a Celebrity star 'attacked' after confronting dog owner as pet trapped
Star of Hollyoaks and I'm a Celebrity Owen Warner has shared his encounter with an angry dog owner after they left their pets in a locked car. Warner, posted the video on Instagram, showing two small white dogs left locked in the car, concerned
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Brits warned summer flights will see price hike due to ‘lack of planes’
UK holidaymakers have been warned they will see higher ticket prices for flights this summer because of “capacity constraints”. Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said issues limiting the number of available aircraft mean European airlines
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King's cancer could be 'more dangerous' than we think, royal expert says
King Charles’ cancer could be “more dangerous” than the public has “been led to believe”, according to a royal expert. The King revealed he had cancer at the start of February, although the type of cancer has not been confirmed to the public.
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Family of 2-year-old who fell ill at Center Parcs praise NHS for 'excellent service'
The family of a two-year-old boy who fell ill near Penrith have thanked the urgent treatment centre in Penrith for their 'excellent service' and being 'brilliant' with their son. The young boy became unwell as the family were staying at popular
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Reactions to singer Paul Young's touring of Workington theatre
WE shared the news that 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
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Three of our best camera club pictures from our members
HERE are some of our best camera club pictures. We picked three of the best images for our roundup. Alan Graham's night photography at Ullswater in the Lake District. John Tyson's sunset in Harraby, Carlisle. Paul Byers' picture
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Dispersal order issued in Whitehaven over the weekend after increase in ASB
A dispersal order was issued in Whitehaven over the weekend after a 'significant increase' in youth anti-social behaviour (ASB). A dispersal order gives officers extra powers to ask individuals engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave the area
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'A danger to the public' - 14-year-old who terrorised young McDonald's customers
CHILDREN at a McDonald's restaurant in Carlisle ran in terror after being confronted by a 14-year-old boy brandishing a large knife as a second youth attacked a customer. After watching a chilling video clip of the incident at the city centre restaurant
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Piri-piri chicken restaurant coming to Lake District
A new restaurant offering piri-piri chicken in the Lake District will be opening later this year. Called Piri Fresco, it is aiming to open on Main Street in Keswick by either the end of March or the start of April. Shenuar Hussain will run
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TikTok content creator hopes to 'inspire' with charity 130 mile trek
A TikTok content creator from Carlisle is gearing up to embark on a 130-mile solo charity walk from Gateshead's Millennium Bridge to the Millennium Bridge in Manchester. Michael Wise is no stranger to fundraising for charity, having already completed
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Simmo's hopes for Diamond as Blues bid to stop the rot
Paul Simpson hopes Jack Diamond is growing in confidence the more he plays for Carlisle United. The Sunderland loanee was bright in spells for the Blues in their 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers. Diamond could not inspire Carlisle to a result that
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Schools back cost cutting community energy scheme
A pair of schools have backed a community energy scheme that will potentially cut costs and help tackle the ongoing 'climate emergency'. The scheme, which is being developed by Brampton 2 Zero, a group that aims to cut the market town's carbon
