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From Alan Carr to Gino D'Acampo see the stars rumoured to be on Strictly 2024
From Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham to Netflix's Fool Me Once star Michelle Keegan, rumours have already begun circulating about who is going to take part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach won Strictly
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Carlisle United's road to relegation - and the crucial challenges ahead
Watching Carlisle United in most of this League One season has been like observing a tourist trying to make himself heard by shouting louder in English, while everyone else is more fluent in the native language. Too often – very often, in fact
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Maryport bare-knuckle boxer wins big BKFC fight
Maryport bare-knuckle boxer Bartek Kanabey was victorious on the big BKFC stage on Saturday night. The west Cumbria based fighter took just 54 seconds to win his lightweight contest with Bakhtyor Kudratov at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes. Poland-born
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Carlisle United issue statement after 'desperately disappointing' relegation
Carlisle United have issued a statement following relegation - saying they share fans' upset after a "desperately disappointing" campaign. The Blues admit they have fallen "well short" in League One despite all their efforts. The club paid
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'Absolutely gutted' Simpson reacts to Carlisle United's relegation
Paul Simpson admitted he was “absolutely gutted” by Carlisle United’s relegation and that the entire season has been a “let-down”. The Blues’ League One demise was confirmed by a 2-0 defeat at Northampton Town on Saturday. It means an immediate
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Carlisle United relegated after defeat at Northampton
Northampton Town 2 Carlisle United 0: Carlisle United have been relegated from League One with four games to go following defeat at the Sixfields Stadium. Goals from Keiron Bowie and Ali Koiki for Northampton sealed an immediate return to the fourth
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Cumbria Police seize 'extremely unsafe' modified electric bike in Carlisle
Police officers have seized a bike that was being ridden in an ‘anti-social manner’ in Carlisle. The electric bike had been modified and was ‘extremely unsafe’ according to the police report. PC 2467 managed to stop the rider of the bike before
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Hard-up chef on sick leave 'stole to feed his family'
A FATHER-of-three from the Eden Valley who was trying to support his family while depending on statutory sick pay resorted to shoplifting. Pub chef Ian Wright, 41, simply could not make ends meet financially after stress prompted him to take a
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Three-quarters of people prosecuted for TV licence evasion in Cumbria were women
NEARLY three-quarters of people prosecuted in Cumbria for television licence evasion in 2022 were women, new figures show, with a magistrates’ membership body calling for a ‘better understanding’ of what is behind the data. There were 770 people
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Northampton Town v Carlisle United as it happened - BLUES RELEGATED
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NCIC caring for eight patients with Covid-19 in hospital
North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust was caring for eight patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Easter Sunday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 by 8am on March 31 was down from
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Award winning film maker Terry Abraham to screen new film at The Gather
AN award-winning filmmaker and photographer will be screening his new film at The Gather. Terry Abraham, of the Eden Valley, who released his film Cumbrian Red in August 2023 will be screening the film and hosting a Q and A at the Ennerdale community
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Can Blues nail Cobblers and cling on in League One? Bookies' verdict
Carlisle United are 16/5 for the win they need this afternoon to try and delay relegation by another week. The Blues go to Northampton Town today where a defeat would confirm the drop and even a draw or victory may not be enough depending on results
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Iconic steam locomotive passes through Cumbria in rare journey
One of the country’s most iconic train locomotives passed through Cumbria this week in order to reach Heaton for an upcoming Steam Dreams rail tour. The A4 Sir Nigel Gresley travelled up from Bury to Carlisle before it went along the Tyne valley
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Opponents teach a valuable lesson that's worth Blues heeding
“Spending more than rival clubs is no guarantee of improvement, winning or success,” said chief executive Nigel Clibbens in Carlisle United’s latest audited accounts. The Blues had indeed gained promotion from League Two in 2023 despite a lower budget
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Weather warning in place as gusts of up to 70mph expected across Cumbria
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place across Cumbria with gusts of up to 70 miles per hour expected in exposed areas. A deep area of low pressure – now named as Storm Kathleen and the 11th named storm of this storm season has moved overnight
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'We should abolish both council tax and stamp duty - here's what could replace it'
ACCORDING to the British Retail Consortium, shop price inflation was down to 1.3 per cent in March – at its lowest since December 2021. And from April 6, because of the Chancellor’s announcement in the Spring Budget, Employee National Insurance
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Dragcaster event to return to Muncaster Castle this summer
DRAGCASTER will be returning to Muncaster Castle next month. The drag-themed event will return to the historical tourist attraction in May, following the success of last year's event. The day will include a drinks reception, drag performances
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Police caught drug driver after he drove out of Aldi car park at night with no lights
A DRIVING ban and unpaid work have been handed to a Carlisle man who accepted that he “made a huge mistake” by driving after using cocaine. Police caught 53-year-old Luis Costa, 53, at 9pm on October 7 last year after they spotted him driving out
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Easter celebrations in Jerusalem: 'Normally, it's a happy time but not this year'
Conflict, restrictions and absent tourists have significantly marred Easter celebrations in Jerusalem this year, according to a Carlisle-born journalist. Paul Calvert first moved from Welton to the Middle East 21 years ago as a volunteer at a
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Project to celebrate body positivity with fashion show
A Carlisle youth club is set to host a fashion fundraiser at the Halston this week to raise vital funds. The Rock Youth Project is a registered charity who run universal youth clubs which work with children and young people aged 10 to 18. On
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Carlisle brothers' 'life changing' experience meeting Manchester United squad
TWO brothers from Carlisle enjoyed an 'absolutely life changing' experience recently as they visited the Manchester United first-team squad at Carrington. Two years separate Thomas, 8, and Daniel, 6, who attend Newtown Primary School in Carlisle
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Ceramics collector set to sell collection after the death of her husband
A PENRITH collector is set to sell her ceramics collection at a local gallery in April. Viv Rumbold, who currently lives in Yanwath near Penrith, has been collecting studio ceramics for over 50 years, with her passion for handcrafted pots dating
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Hospice at Home delighted to partner with Carlisle Racecourse
Carlisle Racecourse have named Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland as their official charity partner for 2024. Corporate fundraiser for Hospice at Home Kylie Palmer said: “Over the years the Racecourse have supported to ensure free care and
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Man to run marathon in support of Hospice at Home West Cumbria
A MAN will be taking on the London Marathon in aid of a charity close to his heart. Cameron Foskett will be taking on the challenge in support of Hospice at Home West Cumbria. He explained that he is a big supporter of the work that Hospice
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Cumbrian runner raises £680 for animal charities after losing his dog
A MAN from Cumbria has raised £680 for two local animal charities after running the Carlisle 10k... in memory of his dog. James Cooper took on the 10k event through the border city on Sunday, March 23, to raise money for Eden Animal Rescue, which
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Cinema club to screen original Terminator films at The Source
CARLISLE Cult Cinema Club will be screening the original Terminator films this month. The local film group will be hosting the screening at The Source in Denton Holme. Paul Donaldson, who runs the film club, said: "I'm screening The Terminator
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Drink driver who drove into a tree crashed the car 'intentionally', court hears
A NORTH Cumbrian woman living through “incredibly difficult personal circumstances” drank alcohol and deliberately crashed her car into a tree in a bid to take her own life. But 34-year-old Thursby woman Rachel Vevers survived the crash. She was
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Hotel where pilots can fly planes to the door goes on sale
A unique hotel with the rare feature of allowing pilots to taxi their planes directly up to its entrance is up for sale. The White Heather Hotel, situated on the Kirkbride Airfield hangar, Wigton, is on the market for a price of £795,000.
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Looking back at photos from Women's Institute groups throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at photos from Women's Institute groups in Cumbria throughout the years. These nostalgic photos show members from Women's Institute groups from over the years. The WI has been inspiring women
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Hospice opens new gift shop in market town
A Cumbrian charity has opened a new gift store in Brampton. Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, the charity that provides palliative care and end-of-life support across Cumbria, opened the new shop on Thursday, March 18. The store
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Cumbria in top 10 UK areas for owned shotguns
Cumbria has ranked fourth in the top 10 UK areas with the most shotguns. There are 4,860 shotguns per 100,000 people in the county’s policing area, according to Home Office data, using the most recent data set – from April 2022 to March 2023.
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Concerns raised that council proposal 'could effectively criminalise' homelessness
A recently-published consultation document proposing regulation on rough sleeping and begging ‘could effectively criminalise’ homelessness, a parliamentary candidate for Carlisle has claimed. The Green Party’s Gavin Hawkton said Cumberland Council
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Manager's message as Carlisle United aim to delay relegation today
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United must fight to the bitter end as relegation looms closer this weekend. The Blues head to Northampton Town (Sixfields Stadium, 3pm) knowing defeat would seal their demise back to League Two. Even a draw or win
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April to offer heaps of varied entertainment in Carlisle
APRIL is a great month for live entertainment in Carlisle, with stellar comedy and musical acts visiting the city’s venues. On April 10, Gail Porter will bring her show ‘Hung Drawn and Portered’ to the Old Fire Station, promising a ‘hilarious stand
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New fruit and vegetable stall to feature at popular midweek market
A NEW fruit and vegetable stall is set to regularly feature at a market town's midweek market. DC Fruit & Veg, which is owned by Dominic Craig and based in Skipton, made its debut at Brampton's popular Wednesday market on Wednesday, April 3.