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Firefighters extinguish shed blaze spreading to nearby homes
FIREFIGHTERS in Penrith were called to a shed fire that had started to spread to neighbouring houses. On April 15, at around 9pm, two fire engines attended to the blaze. On social media, a spokesperson from Penrith Fire Station said: "On
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Cumbrian keeper targets place in England squad for Euros
Cumbrian goalkeeper Dean Henderson has spoken of his ambition to make a late run for England’s Euro 2024 squad. The Crystal Palace No1 is enjoying some good form in the Premier League after a tough year. And the Whitehaven star hopes he can
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Three call-outs in three days for mountain rescue team
Over three days, Keswick's Mountain Rescue team was called into action on three separate occasions. Rescuers, along with North West Ambulance Service, aided injured hikers in the Catbells, Seathwaite, and Grange areas. On April 13, a walker
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Road clear after crash in Carlisle
UPDATE: Police have confirmed the road has been cleared (5.24pm, April 17). THERE are reports of 'heavy traffic' and a partially blocked road due to a crash in Carlisle. The crash is said to be impacting traffic on Edgehill Road, going both
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Police investigate break-in and vandalism at cricket club
POLICE are investigating a break-in and subsequent vandalism at Irthing Vale Cricket Club in Brampton. The unknown suspects have reportedly forced entry to a portacabin and have caused damage to the property within between April 8 and 10.
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Cumbria traffic police stopped £1.5m cocaine courier in defective van
A DRUG runner caught with a £1.5million cocaine cargo in a van with a defective headlight and bald tyre has been jailed for five and a half years. Eagle-eyed officers spotted the Peugeot vehicle being driven along the M6 by 39-year-old Paul May
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Countdown to the miracle of May 8 - a News & Star series
It is one of the most incredible moments in football history, happened right here in Carlisle – and is about to reach a significant milestone. Goalkeeper Jimmy Glass’s goal which saved Carlisle United from relegation to non-league in 1999 is about
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Egyptology society set to hear about ancient textiles with expert speaker
A SOCIETY dedicated to Egyptology will be welcoming a guest speaker later this month - and all are welcome to attend the talk. The Carlisle & District Egyptology Society will introduce speaker Ian Trumble, curator of the Bolton museum, to deliver
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Carlisle United owner drops training ground hint
Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak has dropped a strong hint over the site of the Blues' proposed new training ground. The American businessman says he "thinks the majority of fans know where the site is". While Piatak did not name the site,
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League One: Evans quits Stevenage and rejoins former club
Stevenage manager Steve Evans has quit - and returned to his former club Rotherham United. The 61-year-old has left the Hertfordshire club with two games of the League One season to go. He will now take charge of a Rotherham side who are preparing
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Man threw rock at police vehicle window because his friends were under arrest
A MAN threw a large rock at a police vehicle window because he was mad at officers for arresting his friends. Police were dealing with an incident in Whitehaven on March 29 and arrested friends of Aaron Blinco, Workington Magistrates’ Court heard
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Meet and greet event to be held in Carlisle village
A community meet and greet event wil be held in Carlisle later this month. Houghton Village Hall will serve as the venue for the event which aims to raise the profile of various community groups involved, as well as activities in the parish area
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People’s Trust for Endangered Species launches annual water vole survey
THIS week, the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) annual water vole survey begins. The survey runs from April 15 until June 15, and volunteers from all around the country are needed to survey local waterways. This is done in a bid
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Memories of Abba, 50 years after their Eurovision win
In April 1974, Swedish supergroup Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest with its smash hit Waterloo and, to mark the 50th anniversary, we’re looking back on its influence. Earlier this month, band member Bjorn Ulvaeus made a guest appearance at
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Cafe proud to receive top marks in food hygiene
A café in Carlisle has announced its pride in receiving top marks after a recent food hygiene inspection. I Love Café, on St Cuthbert’s Lane, was rated five out of five after a recent inspection. A spokesperson from the café said they are ‘
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FLASH SALE: Get five months of our full Carlisle United coverage for £5
The News & Star's latest flash sale starts today - offering you access to our in-depth Carlisle United coverage at a major discount. You can subscribe for just £5 - which will keep you covered for the next five months. It is a large reduction
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Two Workington Reds legends set to retire
Two of Workington Reds' longest-serving favourites have announced they will be retiring at the end of the season. Conor Tinnion and Scott Allison will both bring down the curtain on hugely respected Borough Park careers in the summer. In midfielder
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Cumbria Police find missing Keswick teenager
Cumbria Police have found a missing teenager from Keswick. Kiara Davies was last seen in the Grasmere area at approximately 9:30pm on Tuesday, April 16 but has since been found. READ MORE: Cumbria Police renew appeal for information on missing
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Cumbria Police renew appeal for information on missing Carlisle man, Craige Johnson
Cumbria Police have renewed their appeal for help tracing missing person, Craige Johnson. Craige is 48 and hadn’t been seen since 12 February in the Shadygrove area of Carlisle. However, it is believed he was sighted in the Orton Road area
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New 'pocket park' created in the centre of Maryport as part of £12million restoration
A new ‘pocket park’ and three areas of new marked car parking have been created in the centre of Maryport. The pocket park has restored an area of derelict land on the corner of Crosby Street and John Street. Cumberland Council said it will
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE is a selection of our favourite camera club pictures from our members. We picked the top three. Katie Whyte shared this striking picture at Derwentwater, Keswick. A picture shared by Tracy Hadwin of a short-eared owl.
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Panel discussion set to focus on futureproofing tourism businesses
A SPECIAL event taking place next month will bring together a panel of experts to help tourism operators plan for success and future proof their businesses amid continuing uncertainty and challenges around rising costs and staffing issues. Hosted
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Enquiries 'ongoing' after illegal motorised push bike found abandoned in street
Enquiries are ‘ongoing’ after an illegal motorised push bike was found dumped in the street. Carlisle police found the bike after receiving reports of teenagers driving a motorised push bike in the street. This homemade motorcycle had been
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All the latest breaking news and traffic updates in Cumbria for April 17
5:25pm UPDATE: Police have confirmed Carlise's Edgehill Road has been cleared following a crash this afternoon (5.24pm
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Simpson: Why teenage prospect got his chance in Carlisle United squad
Paul Simpson believes teenage prospect Josh O’Brien will benefit from being called into Carlisle United’s first-team picture. The youth team defender was named as a substitute for last weekend’s defeat to Blackpool. O’Brien’s appearance in
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Carlisle United set for bumper last-day away support at Derby
Carlisle United are set to be backed by a near 2,000 travelling support at their League One swansong against Derby County. Despite the Cumbrians having long since been relegated, the Blue Army are backing Paul Simpson's team to the very last.
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Ex-Blues: Moxon in Championship as Pompey promoted
Owen Moxon will be playing in the Championship next season after Portsmouth won the League One title in dramatic style. The former Carlisle United star watched from the bench as Pompey defeated Barnsley 3-2 at Fratton Park to clinch top spot.
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Jailed: 'Trusted Lieutenant' who smuggled £3.6m worth of Class A drugs into Carlisle
A “TRUSTED lieutenant” who transported multi-million class A drug cargos across the UK and into north Cumbria has been jailed for almost eight years. Bailey Highton’s key role in an illegal supply plot of staggering scale came to light after police
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Climate charity hopes to raise £20,000 to fund its cause
A charity is gearing up for a yearly appeal to raise funds to support work raising awareness of climate change. Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CaFS), in its Fight for Our Future appeal, is hoping to raise £20,000 for itself, with donations
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Date added for daytime disco event in Carlisle
An extra date for a daytime disco event has been added due to high demand. The first two Great Night Out During the Day shows at Carlisle’s the Old Fire Station sold out in mere days. Due to the high demand, the venue said it is putting on
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Town centre racing returns with a challenging new route
Closed circuit town centre racing is back in the seaside town of Silloth as part of the Cumberland Cobbler and Solway Cycling Festival. This follows last year's successful event and comes with a new, challenging route featuring tight corners, a
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Police discover abandoned tent along with two bags of 'suspected illegal substances'
AN abandoned tent in the Lake District led to the discovery of 'suspected illegal substances.' Police officers responded to reports of the tent being left abandoned on Catbells and two bags of 'suspected illegal substances' were located with it
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B&B worker told 'it's a woman's job' to strip beds wins tribunal
A WOMAN who was working at a B&B in Keswick has won a case of unfair dismissal against a male boss who refused to strip a bed and told her 'it is a woman's job to do it'. The woman, Nicola Nolan, had been working as an assistant at Appletrees
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Police add to arrest tally in week of action targeting drugs, assault, and theft
Several arrests were made in Cumbria as part of the latest week of action targeting drug supply, assault, and theft, among other offences. During the week of action between April 8 and 12, Cumbria Constabulary executed warrants across the county
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Cumbrian deli launches popular cheese ice cream in time for summer
A Cumbrian deli is determined to defy opinions as it sells its cheese ice cream for the second year running. The Keswick Cheese Deli is a small, independent business located just off the main street, on Packhorse Court. Owner Hayley Peacock
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Family criticise cemetery maintenance after 'awful' flooding near grave
A family have criticised the maintenance of Carlisle cemetery following frequent, ‘awful’ flooding. Anne Cooper has visited a family grave near Fairy Beck in the cemetery for more than 50 years but says that flooding this year has been ‘worse than
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'Standing room only' at packed funeral of long-serving councillor
IT was almost standing room only at the funeral of a former mayor of Carlisle this week. Carlisle Crematorium was packed on Tuesday (April 16) as friends and family gathered there to pay tribute to long serving Labour city and county councillor
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Carlisle cattery seeks retrospective permission for timber cat cabin
PLANS for a replacement timber cabin at a Carlisle cattery have been submitted to Cumberland Council. The proposal is for Snuggles Cattery in Burgh Road and the replacement structure for domestic and commercial use. In the application form
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Patients left A&E without treatment after woman made 'sexualised' comments to police
PATIENTS waiting in a busy A&E department left without treatment after a woman made lewd comments and shouted at police, a court heard. Police attended West Cumberland Hospital on February 4 with Angel Paris Jordan, 39, who had been detained
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Speeders, texters, and drinkers caught by cops on Cumbria's road last week
Police in Cumbria ran a five-day road safety operation last week using a specially-equipped lorry, resulting in 31 offences recorded. Op Tramline caught over a dozen drivers using their mobile phones at the wheel, drivers over the limit for drink
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Bookends to host free event with local author Daniel Aubrey
A Carlisle bookshop is set to host a free book signing event with a local author later this month. Bookends announced the free book signing with local author Daniel Aubrey earlier this week. Daniel will be signing copies of his novel 'Dark
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Event commemorating people who died at work to be held
A trade unionist group will hold a vigil in Carlisle commemorating workers who died at work. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) will meet outside the Crown and Mitre Hotel in Carlisle to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day on April 28, which
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Three Dads Walking begin new 500-mile trek for suicide awareness charity
Three bereaved fathers who set out to achieve something positive following the tragic suicides of their daughters have begun a third national charity walk. The 3 Dad Walking, who have already raised more than a million pounds for the North West-based
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Carlisle MP welcomes the arrival of Carer’s Leave Act 2023
Carlisle MP, John Stevenson has welcomed the arrival of the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into force on Saturday, April 6, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days
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Plans put forward for takeaway at site of former pharmacy
PLANS have been put forward to turn a former pharmacy into a takeaway in Carlisle. The sui-generis application for 6 Petteril Bank Road was submitted to Cumberland Council on April 2. It has been put forward to the planning authority by Mr
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Pro-Palestinian group takes protest to city's bank
PRO-Palestine protests continued in Carlisle over the weekend with the spotlight being shone on the city's Barclays bank branch as campaigners seek to highlight its alleged links with Israeli firms. The public protest, calling for a boycott of
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Carlisle United U-12s taste success in international tournament
It may have been a disastrous season for Carlisle United's senior side but their academy sides continue to show that there is plenty of hope for the future. Carlisle United under-12s recently attended a two-day tournament hosted by Newcastle United
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Best friends celebrate as Cumbrian gift shop reaches 18th year
The best-friend owners of a Cumbrian gift shop are celebrating after reaching 18 years of business. The Orchid House Gift Shop was established in Keswick in 2006 by best friend duo Ruth Highton and Libby Podmore. Situated in Keswick, in the
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Carlisle man shaving off long hair to raise £1000 for cancer charity
A Carlisle man is to shave off his ‘luscious locks’ in order to raise £1000 for charity. Andrew Hall has already raised more than £300 for Macmillan cancer support charity ahead of the planned hair shave in May. Andrew was inspired to raise
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Armathwaite Hall launches 'pawsome' retreat for furry friends
An award-winning hotel and spa in the Lake District has officially launched a haven dedicated to dogs. Armathwaite Hall has launched a new ‘Doggy Zen Zone’, a haven dedicated to spoiling our furry friends. In partnership with PetsPyjamas, the
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Carlisle man tried to fundraise for trip to Senegal to retrieve stolen phone
A Carlisle man has launched a fundraiser to pay for flights for Senegal with the aim of retrieving his stolen phone. Owen Gornall was on holiday in Tenerife last month with his friends when he had his phone nicked. Spanish police were unable
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Readers react to "most dangerous road" on BBC Countryfile
WE shared the news that BBC Countryfile presenters visited the Lake District to take on the 'UK's most dramatic road' - and spoke to those who live and work along the route. In February, Hardknott Pass was named by JMW Solicitors to be one of
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HMV store looking for artists to get involved with Live and Local shows
HMV is currently organising its upcoming Live and Local concerts. The gigs will take place in-store at the Carlisle shop and will feature artists from across Cumbria. Russ Withey, the store manager, said: "We're looking to have a really big
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Re-live the 70s with the world-renowned Love Train disco show
TIME to dust off your dancing shoes because Brutus Gold's Love Train is pulling into Carlisle's Old Fire Station. This immersive experience, on April 27, encapsulates the golden age of disco, transporting audiences back in time with its 70s hit-packed
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Carlisle woman raises £2700 for mental health charity with Nepal trip
A Carlisle woman has raised more than £2700 for a mental health charity after trekking to Mount Everest base camp. Abbie Wilson, travelled to Nepal in March to raise money for Carlisle Eden Mind, a charity which is extremely close to her heart
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Fall in housebuilding in Cumberland amidst planning boom
Fewer new houses started construction across the Cumberland council area last year than the year before, new figures show. Across England, the housebuilding sector has seen a slowdown – with an industry body accusing the Government of "putting