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Simmo: 'I want to be a part of it - and hopefully I will be...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about the Blues' relegation, the defeat at Northampton Town, the rebuilding ahead, disciplinary and squad matters and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the Carlisle
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'Serious questions need answered' - Blues fans on relegation
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on social media platform X after the 2-0 defeat to Northampton Town that confirmed League One relegation. Here's a selection of their comments. From day 1 v Fleetwood, it was clear that this would be
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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion defends title with powerful victory
Danny Christie successfully defended his British bare-knuckle boxing title with a powerful victory over David Round. The Carlisle fighter put on an impressive display to floor his Welsh opponent in the first round at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes.
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Fire crews called out to help stranded Doberman by River Eden in Carlisle
Fire crews were called out early on Sunday morning to help a 'stricken' Doberman on the bank of the River Eden. Crews from Carlisle East and Carlisle West Fire Station were called at around 12.45am to near Trinity School Carlisle after Cooper
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Carlisle cemetery closed as council assess damage caused by Storm Kathleen
Carlisle cemetery has been closed by Cumberland Council after Storm Kathleen caused tree damage within the grounds. Storm Kathleen brought strong, gale force winds to the city on Saturday, April 6 and Cumberland Council has closed the cemetery
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Latest from Blues boss on disciplinary decisions over players' night out
Paul Simpson says a disciplinary decision is expected this week on certain Carlisle United players – and pledged there would be “consequences.” The Blues manager confirmed he omitted certain individuals from his squad for the defeat at Northampton
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Cumbria Police release appeals to help with investigations
Cumbria Police have released a series of appeals to the public for help with cases that they are working on. Penrith: Police are investigating an incident of assault at The Warehouse nightclub in Penrith. The incident took place on the morning
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Housing market in West Cumbria 'sensitive' according to leading estate agent
A leading estate agent has said that house prices in West Cumbria are ‘sensitive’ as uncertainty surrounding mortgage rates continue. Mortgage rates have slightly come down over the past months after rising to more than 6 per cent in the aftermath
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Police reveal speed camera van locations across Cumbria for Sunday, April 7
Cumbria Police have revealed the locations for their speed camera vans for Sunday, April 7. The Police place their vans strategically at well-known speeding hotspots across the county. READ MORE: Carlisle teen drank vodka as he drove along
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In pictures: the pain of relegation for Carlisle United fans
It was a moment that had been coming a long time - but it still hurt. Carlisle United's 2-0 defeat at Northampton Town confirmed the Blues' relegation back to League Two. Some 335 travelling fans backed the Blues with typical loyalty at the
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CUOSC: Why we believe Blues will 'right the wrongs' of relegation
Carlisle United's supporters' trust believes the future can still be bright for the Blues despite relegation. And CUOSC say they have belief that United can "right the wrongs" of this season's failure in League One. The trust issued a statement
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Looking back at how Autism Acceptance Week was celebrated
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at some memories those in Cumbria have created in aid of Autism Acceptance Week. Autism Acceptance Week, was previously known as Autism Awareness Week and it takes place in April each year. In 2024
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Couple jets off on Mauritius honeymoon after Carlisle wedding
A COUPLE decided to jet off to Mauritius for a honeymoon after an 'incredible' wedding day with friends and family. Olivia Day and Thomas Redding, both 31, met on a night out at Revs De Cuba in Milton Keynes in 2016. Several years later, Thomas
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Youth filmed himself driving at more than 100mph on the M6 as he drank vodka
A CARLISLE teenager published a video of himself on social media showing how he sped along the M6 at more than 100mph while drinking vodka. The shocking footage of the clearly drunk 17-year-old was played during a hearing at Carlisle’s Rickergate
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A defeat that summed up Carlisle United's League One demise
Northampton Town 2 Carlisle United 0: It took Carlisle United nine years to escape League Two, and 314 days to get back there. This game summed up most of the preceding 41 in that it had pretty much all the features of the Blues’ consistent failure
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Amended 'terms of reference' agreed for council committees
AMENDED terms of references for a number of Cumberland Council committees have been agreed by members of the standards and governance committee. Members met at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Wednesday (April 3) to discuss several items including
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Dog still searching for new home 700 days after rescue by animal's charity
A DOG is still searching for a new home nearly two years after being rescued by a Cumbrian animals charity. Connie the lurcher has been in the care of Eden Animal Rescue for around 700 days after being abandoned by her previous owner in a field
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Plaque unveiling to honour child refugees sheltered during Spanish Civil War
A commemorative plaque honouring the memory of over 100 Basque child refugees sheltered in Brampton is set to be unveiled in April. The plaque will be unveiled on Anchor’s Union Court retirement housing scheme, the exact spot where over 100 children
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Rotary members aim for 24-hour relay round Talkin Tarn for Jigsaw
Five members of Brampton and Longtown Rotary Club along with two friends will be walking and running a 24-hour relay round Talkin Tarn The group hope to run at least 130 miles to raise funds for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice. The seven
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Shoplifter with history of drug user said she had 'lost everything'
A FORMER heroin user from Carlisle who admitted three shoplifting offences told a court she feels she has “nothing to live for”. Lisa Nunn, 44, told a district judge that her life had never been the same following a crisis in her family life and
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Business thanks community after reaching seven year anniversary
A CARLISLE beauty salon has thanked the local community after celebrating its seventh year in business. Beth Dobson opened Changes in 2017 and has been offering beauty and skincare treatments to the people of Cumbria ever since. On April 4,
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Podiatry business to open third clinic later this year
A Cumbrian business is set to open its third clinic in the county later this year. Cockermouth Chiropody/Podiatry, which currently has clinics in Cockermouth and Keswick, has confirmed that it will open its third space in the next few months.