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Carlisle United player on crutches after injury in Blackpool defeat
Jack Robinson left Brunton Park on crutches amid fears he may have suffered a bad ankle injury in Carlisle United’s defeat to Blackpool. Robinson had to be substituted in the first half of the 1-0 defeat. The 22-year-old, who had started the
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A66 closure after ‘serious’ crash
Part of the A66 is closed in both directions following a ‘serious’ crash involving two vehicles. According to National Highways, the crash has resulted in a closure between the A6 at Penrith to the A685 at Brough. The road is expected to be
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Carlisle United equal unwanted club record with defeat to Blackpool
Carlisle United 0 Blackpool 1: Carlisle equalled a club record for defeats in a league season as Blackpool led from the first minute at Brunton Park. Karamoko Dembele's strike after 35 seconds was enough to send the Blues to a 28th loss of the
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Carlisle United v Blackpool - as it happened!
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Young Carlisle boxer on brink of European title
Teenage Carlisle boxer John Joe Carrigan is one fight away from becoming European champion. The Border City Amateur Boxing Club star is representing England in the EUBC Youth Championships in Croatia. And Carrigan has chalked up three successive
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3 in 5 A&E arrivals at NCIC seen within four hours - missing government target
Three in five people who arrived at accident and emergency at the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) were seen within four hours last month, new figures show – missing the Government's latest NHS target. Last year, the Government announced
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NOSTALGIA: Cumbrians show off their love of the outdoors for National Gardening Day
THIS week is a chance to celebrate one of the nation's most popular pastimes...gardening. National Gardening Day is offers people a chance to escape to a world of colours, scents, and textures. Gardens can be all shapes and sizes, filled with
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Five bedroomed maisonette in historic part of the city now on the market
A FIVE bedroomed maisonette in the city centre is now on the market. The property has a guide price of £150,000 and also comes with two bathrooms and one reception room. It is within walking distance of pubs, supermarkets, major retailers
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Special car parking arrangements to come to an end as major gas works completed
SPECIAL car parking arrangements will come to an end as major gas works are completed in Penrith. The arrangements introduced during the scheme will come to an end on Friday, April 19. Penrith Business Improvement District (BID) agreed to
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Shoplifter stole more than £300 worth of cosmetics
A SHOPLIFTER who stole more than £300-worth of cosmetics has been fined. Nicky Hewitson, 36, stole the items, worth £317, from Superdrug in Whitehaven on April 9. He admitted theft from a shop when he appeared before Workington Magistrates’
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Police officers provide advice on child employment to businesses
CUMBRIA Police have been speaking to Carlisle residents about child employment. Officers have been working with a Cumberland Council officer to provide information and advice to residents. A spokesperson said: "PC 3200 and PC 3384 have today
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Cycling commentator to visit Carlisle for talk
A commentator well-known in the cycling world is coming to Carlisle for a talk. Carlton Kirby, the voice of cycling, will share tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box on the eve of the 2024 Tour de France. A description
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Five canoeists saved but paddleboard mystery 'unresolved'
A GROUP of canoeists were saved after one capsized in rough weather. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was called at 7pm on Friday after receiving a distress call from a group of five canoeists. Five people in two canoes were on their way
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Can Blues help sink Seasiders' play-off hopes? Bookies' verdict
Carlisle United are 4/1 to derail Blackpool's play-off push with victory at Brunton Park today. While the Blues are already relegated, their visitors are holding onto hopes of a top-six finish. Paul Simpson, against his former club, will hope
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Search for owner of paddleboard found on lake 'unresolved'
THE search for the owner of a paddleboard was stood down late last night (April 12). An unattended paddleboard found in the middle of Derwentwater, with the ankle leash snapped, sparked an urgent search for its owner. A spokesman for Keswick
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All that Kayode deserves now is goodwill and support
It makes no difference to Carlisle United’s relegation, won’t apply so much as a scratch to what they do in League Two next season and, as a line in the Blues’ overall story, will be lucky to get a mention in the index. And some, jaded with United
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LIVE - Breaking news, traffic and travel updates on April 13
2:10pm Dare we hope for back-to-back wins for Carlisle United today? 🔵⚪ Follow all the action as it happens 👈
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M6 reopens after overturned lorry and diesel spill
THE Northbound carriageway on the M6 has reopened after a lorry overturned yesterday leading to a subsequent diesel spill. The northbound between Junction 39 (Shap) and Junction 40 (Penrith), along with lane 2 southbound, are now open. However
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Judge sentences man who had indecent images of children aged as young as four
A YOUNG west Cumbrian man has been put on the Sex Offender Register after he downloaded images of children as young as four being sexually abused. Cameron Hodgson, 21, who committed the offences when he was 19, admitted downloading 24 indecent
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Council loses right of way battle against landowner over Brampton woodland footpaths
AN order over a number of footpaths in the Brampton area has not been recognised by the Planning Inspectorate. It concerned a number routes in woodland near the village of Hayton which were thought to be open to the public by local residents but
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Intoxicated motorist had son with him as he drove recklessly on the M6
A BANNED motorist risked both his life and that of his five-year-old son during a "reckless and dangerous" journey on the M6 near Carlisle. Stuart Sutcliffe, 43, who was driving on the motorway towards Carlisle while "highly intoxicated," was seen
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Carlisle Travelodge extension plan to create five jobs
FIVE full time jobs could be created if the owners of a Carlisle hotel get permission to change the use of empty offices on the first floor of the building. Bosses are hoping to create 22 additional hotel rooms at the Travelodge Carlisle Central
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Workington woman's drug addiction was devastating - inquest hears
A WORKINGTON woman whose drug use had a ‘devastating effect on her health’ died in hospital after repeatedly discharging herself against the advice of doctors, an inquest has heard. Dionne Mongelard, 41, died in Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle
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Replacement of ageing Workington port pilot boat will cost millions
A PILOT boat at the Port of Workington may need to be replaced at some point in the future because of its age. Members of the port's harbour board were given an update on the site's accounts and performance indicators by Philip Bedford, the interim
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Overturned lorry on M6 causes lengthy closure
The M6 northbound was closed for more than five hours on Friday, April 12 after a lorry overturned in between junction 39 for Shap and junction 40 for Penrith. The lorry overturned at around 10:30am and fell onto the central reservation barrier
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Carlisle Cult Cinema Club monthly recommendations
CARLISLE Cult Cinema Club presents its monthly film recommendations, by Paul PD Donaldson. I'm thrilled to announce that my column is back with a bang after a short break. This month, I have had the pleasure of reviewing some cracking films
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Hospitality sector struggles persist in Cumbria amid stagnant business conditions
A recent economic survey showed no overall improvement in business conditions, with the hospitality sector continuing to struggle disproportionately. The British Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey reported 39 per cent of hospitality
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Roads across north Cumbria being repaired thanks to HS2 funding
THE Cumberland area will be seeing miles of road resurfacing due to the first slice of a £1.2 billion funding reallocated from the HS2 project. The funds are to be used for repairing potholes and improving local roads. Previously in November
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Star Wars exhibition landing in Whitehaven's Beacon Museum
The May The Toys Be With You exhibition is set to thrill both young and adult Star Wars fans alike. The exhibition will show off a collection of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters. The event opens at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
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Legendary steam locomotives to travel through Carlisle this summer
The golden age of the steam may have firmly been in the last century, but Cumbria is at the heart of preserving the history of British steam locomotives. Famous locomotives are due to visit the county throughout the summer as part of the Northern
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Begging prosecutions in Cumbria raise concerns over 'new vagrancy act'
Multiple prosecutions for begging in Cumbria have been carried out in the past five years. Ministry of Justice figures on this come after the central government faces criticism over part of its Criminal Justic Bill, which is set to replace the
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Rotary club members set to take on 24-hour relay in support of hospice
MEMBERS of Brampton and Longtown Rotary Club are set to take on a 24-hour relay in support of a local charity. Five members of the Rotary Club will be walking and running around Talkin Tarn for 24 hours between Sunday, May 5, and Monday, May 6
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Classical music to be played at Cumbrian stations to tackle anti-social behaviour
Classical music is to be played at Maryport and Wetheral train stations in a continued attempt to reduce anti-social behaviour. The train operator orchestrated a plan to play music inspired by the likes of Beethoven, Mozart and Handel at nine stations
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Figures reveal over 65 pest infestations across North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust
FIGURES have revealed that North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) had over 65 pest infestations over the last three years. The figures, revealed by a Freedom of Information request to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, show
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Our favourite pet pics from National Pet Day
TO celebrate National Pet Day, we asked our readers to share their most recent picture of their pet. Here are our favourites. Serina Fletcher shared this picture of her cat, Monty. Joanne Rebecca's new rescue dog. Kerry Middleton's
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Food hygiene ratings revealed for every Costa Coffee branch in north and west Cumbria
THE food hygiene ratings have been revealed for every Costa Coffee branch in north and west Cumbria. While it is one of the most recognisable coffee chains across the UK, no matter where you go across Cumbria, a branch isn't too far away. Whether
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RAF announce flying exercise over Cumbria
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Spadeadam has announced a training exercise. Residents of Cumbria and Northumberland are being advised ahead of the 'night flying' exercise which will run from 11am to 7pm on April 16. In a post on social media,
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Setbacks overcome as Garden Centre continues to bring aid to war-torn Ukraine
A GARDEN centre near Penrith has successfully delivered a support vehicle and an ambulance to Ukraine, despite a few hiccups on the way. The Pot Place, in Plumpton, has been routinely driving across European borders ever since Russia's invasion
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Alarm raised as Cumbria loses another NHS dental practice amid looming 'crisis'
Cumberland Council’s leader said he has deep concern after the announcement that a West Cumbrian practice will stop providing NHS treatments. Labour councillor Mark Fryer said this further reduces the ‘already scarce’ NHS dentistry availability
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Aldi customers could win their shopping for £1 in Teenage Cancer Trust raffle
ALDI stores in Cumbria are running a raffle where the winning customer gets their shopping for £1. From Monday, April 15 to Monday, May 6, shoppers can purchase a £1 raffle ticket from the till at participating stores to be entered into the draw
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Cumberland Building Society welcomes diversity and inclusion expert
ONE of the UK’s leading authorities on inclusivity in the workplace has visited the Cumberland Building Society. Dr Grace Lordan, an associate professor in behavioural science at the London School of Economics, led research for Women in Banking
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Family Action announces the opening of new Sensory Room for families
FAMILY Action, a national charity dedicated to supporting families, announced the opening of its new Sensory Room at the Longtown Children’s Centre. The room, designed to provide a calming and comfortable environment for children aged 0-5, as
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Carlisle United manager targets 'small wins' despite relegation
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United’s aim now is to avoid finishing rock bottom of League One. While the Blues are relegated, Simpson says a “small win” can still be achieved by climbing from 24th position. Carlisle host play-off chasing Blackpool
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Nepali new year celebrated at Cumbrian NHS support services
An event celebrating the Nepalese and Vishnu New Year was held across Cumbria’s NHS support services. Dilisa Pun, from North Cumbria Integrated Care’s (NCIC) e-roster team, ‘organised special food for her colleagues and collected donations for
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Popular market aimed at promoting young entrepreneurs to return this month
A market which aims to promote young entrepreneurs and performers is returning to Carlisle later this month. The Teenage Market had a successful launch in the city last year, and in total 72 traders attended all three markets held in 2023 as well
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Animals' charity launches 'urgent' appeal for new animal fosterers
AN animals' charity has launched an appeal for more animal foster carers. Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, based in Wetheral, is looking for volunteers who provide a home environment for an animal in need, with this role being described by the charity
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'The way we shop is so important' - Artist encourages people to reduce plastic use
AN environmentally friendly artist is encouraging people to attend the events for Earth Day. This takes place on April 22, and the theme for this year's event is Planet v Plastics, it is UN-recognised and has been happening around the world since
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Driver who tested positive for cocaine told police, 'I only had some on my stag do'
A ‘NERVOUS’ drug-driver stopped by police told officers he had taken cocaine on his stag do. Police noticed a black Mercedes vehicle being driven by Tom Anderson, 36, in Workington on September 22 last year. Checks showed the vehicle was not