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Simmo: 'I had a choice to make...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's defeat to Blackpool, the Blues' dire League One record, the injury latest and challenges ahead. Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the manager (note
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Cumbrian keeper stars in victory that dents Liverpool title hopes
Cumbrian goalkeeper Dean Henderson played a starring role in Crystal Palace's victory over Liverpool which dented the Anfield club's title challenge. Henderson helped the Eagles to a clean sheet as their 1-0 win stunned Jurgen Klopp's side at Anfield
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Carlisle teenager becomes European boxing champion
Carlisle teenager John Joe Carrigan is a European boxing champion - for the second time. The Border City Amateur Boxing Club star claimed victory in the EUBC Youth Championships on Sunday evening. Representing England, Carrigan outboxed Oleh
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A round up of court cases heard in north and west Cumbria this week
HERE'S a round-up of some of the biggest court cases to have taken place in Carlisle and West Cumbria this week. Estranged husband banned from Morrisons after defying order An estranged husband has been banned from the north Carlisle supermarket
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In case you missed it: This week's top stories
WE'VE rounded up some of our most-read stories from across north Cumbria this week in case you missed them. Danny Christie overpowers David Round to defend title at BKFC 60 Danny Christie successfully defended his British bare-knuckle boxing
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Blackpool manager has his say on victory over Carlisle United
Blackpool boss Neil Critchley felt his side coped with the conditions and Carlisle United well enough in their win at Brunton Park. The 1-0 victory over the relegated Blues kept the Seasiders’ play-off hopes alive. Karamoko Dembele’s first-minute
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Attack outside Lake District pub leaves two injured
POLICE are investigating an assault which left two men injured outside Keswick's The Crafty Baa pub. The incident, which occurred on Bank Street at 12.10am on March 17, involved an unknown male approaching and punching both victims. Following
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38-year-old dies after crash on Cumbria road
A 38-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Cumbria. Police are appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash which occurred on the A66 near Brough. Police were called at 4:58pm on Saturday with a report of a two-vehicle
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Cumbrian Councils respond to Government offer of devolution support
Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed - in a letter to the UK Government - their commitment to joint working across their council boundaries. A letter, signed by the Leaders of each council, has been sent to Parliamentary
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Workington MP welcomes Tesco joining ‘Buy British’ campaign
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket, has become the latest retailer to support the campaign backed by Mark Jenkinson MP calling on supermarkets to introduce an online ‘Buy British’ button. In August 2023 Mark Jenkinson, Member of Parliament for
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Lost hiking parties find refuge amidst dreadful weather
TWO hiking parties got lost after struggling with navigation in poor weather on Thursday evening (April, 11). Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to the callout after the walkers lost their way in heavy rain at around 5.36pm. Struggling
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Simmo: Blues lacked quality after 'horrendous' start against Blackpool
Paul Simpson admitted Carlisle United lacked enough quality to respond to an “horrendous start” as they fell to defeat against Blackpool. The Blues conceded inside the first minute and that proved enough for their play-off chasing visitors.
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A66 reopens following 'serious' crash
THE A66 has reopened following a 'serious' crash involving two vehicles last night. The incident, reported at around 6.45pm (April 13), necessitated a full closure in both directions from the A6 at Penrith to the A685 at Brough. According
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Police investigate car park brawl outside McDonald's
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident of group fighting outside a Carlisle McDonald's. The altercation, involving a group of men, is reported to have occurred following a road traffic collision in the car park. The incident
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Shop announces closure with hopes of relocation
A handcrafted gift retailer in Whitehaven has announced its closure with hopes of relocation in the future. Haven Artisan, on King Street (opposite New Look), will be closing on April 20. Owners Lorraine and Adrian Barrett hope to relocate
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Cumbrian man began selling cocaine to fund his £100 per day habit
A SUSPENDED jail term has been handed to a young Carlisle man who sold cocaine to fund his £100-per-day drugs habit. Tom Kendall, who was 19 when he began supplying the Class A drug to people he knew, was caught after police raided his bedroom
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Camerton Hall Workington planning requests submitted to council
PLANS have been submitted to Cumberland Council to replace doors and a window at a historic hall near Workington. The applicant has proposed a like-for-like replacement of one vertical sash first floor window and one set of ground floor French
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Moor Row static caravan plan submitted to council
PLANS for a static caravan in Moor Row have been submitted to Cumberland Council. It is for a site in Dalzell Street which is used as a small holding by Wendy Rigg who has owned the land for more than 25 years. The caravan would be for residential
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Milking parlour near English/Scottish border approved by Cumberland council
A NEW milking parlour can be built at a farm near the English/Scottish border after Cumberland Council granted planning permission for the proposal. The application site, which covers an area of 976.00 square metres whose current use is described
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Alteration plans continue at 'Prince Charlie's House' in Brampton
PLANS for the continued internal and external alterations at a Brampton Grade II listed building and retail unit have been lodged. The work, which began in 2022, is being carried out to the ground floor at All Things Tea, which is also known as
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Home with golf putting area, bar and gym hits the market
A stunning, detached family home in the area of Aglionby, Carlisle is now on the market - and it comes with its own golf putting area. The home offers four-five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an 'abundance' of living space. The extensive outdoor
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The voice of cycling to speak at Carlisle's Old Fire Station
On the eve of the 2024 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, shares tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box. In a funny and revealing evening for all cycling fans, Carlton will reflect on his front-row
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Former Lake District restaurant on the market
A prime commercial unit, next to the Premier Inn in Keswick, is available to rent. Formerly operating as the popular café and restaurant The Bridge Café, the ground floor unit offers prospective tenants a ready-to-trade venue. The property
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Decision to be made on plan for 180 homes
A DECISION is to be made in the coming weeks on whether or not plans for 180 homes will be given the go-ahead for Seaton. The decision, which is being recommended for approval, will come before Cumberland Council's planning authority on Wednesday
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Another cold day on the lonely road back to League Two for Carlisle
Carlisle United 0 Blackpool 1: If you were still looking for reasons why this season is very much in the veterinary’s surgery, waiting for the final humane act, a few came along in quick succession during Saturday’s second half. One: Carlisle retrieve
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New benches added to popular woodland path
A pair of new benches have been added to a popular Brampton woodland path. The new benches are now in place at the bottom of the Black Path in Brampton's Gelt Woods. Alister Neville created the new benches that have replaced a pair of previously
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Flight training exercise to take place at RAF Spadeadam
Notice has been given by a Cumbrian RAF base about an upcoming training exercise. RAF Spadeadam, near to the border with Northumberland has notified local residents of an upcoming training exercise due to take place on April 16. A spokesperson
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20-year-old from Carlisle ventures into the world of film production
A YOUNG creative from Carlisle has taken her first steps into the world of film production by starting her own company and is currently working towards bringing its first film to the silver screen. Inspired by her upbringing, 20-year-old Lily
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Penrith MP praises fines for water companies amid sharp increase of sewage spills
The MP for Penrith and the Border, Dr Neil Hudson, has welcomed the environment secretary’s announcement this week that up to £11 million in water company fines and penalties will be reinvested back into a new water restoration fund (WRF). The
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Police officer sacked for filing false updates in harassment and theft case
A CUMBRIA police officer has lost his job after filing false updates about a case to reduce his workload. PC Christopher Maher was dismissed at a misconduct hearing this week. The accusations centered around his conduct between January 4,
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Inquests taking place in Cumbria this week
HERE are the list of inquests taking place at Cockermouth Coroner's Court this week. Tuesday, April 16. Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal 10.00am Paul Terence Bond Age 59 from Workington Date of Death: 25 December 2023 Place of