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Carlisle United trust criticise controversial FA Cup replay decision
Carlisle United's supporters' trust say they are "concerned" that the abolition of FA Cup replays appears to have been made without the prior knowledge of EFL clubs. And CUOSC say the move represents a "backward step" for the famous competition
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As they're scrapped...seven memorable Carlisle United FA Cup replays
FA Cup replays are no more from the first round proper onwards – from 2024/25, ties in the knockout competition from that stage will be decided on the day. The highly controversial move looks set to end a long-standing feature of the cup which
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Carlisle United recall teenager from Workington Reds loan
Carlisle United have recalled youth team player Aran Fitzpatrick from his loan spell at Workington Reds. The Blues have called on the teenager to bolster their first-team numbers amid an injury pile-up. The loss of Jack Robinson to an ankle
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Emergency road closure in place for electrical works
An emergency road closure has been put in place, expected to last six days. The notice of the closure will be in force immediately (April 18) for a period of up to 21 days as and when relevant signage is displayed. The closure itself is expected
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'Knife' threat turns out to be harmless
POLICE rushed to reports of a man allegedly brandishing a knife on Carlisle's high street over the weekend. Upon arrival at English Street on Saturday afternoon (April,13), a swift investigation revealed that this was not the case. It's understood
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Cumbrian golf club send birthday wishes to 'England's oldest golf course ranger'
A CUMBRIAN golf club have wished a very happy birthday to their much respected golf course ranger - who may be the oldest in the country. William Clark recently celebrated his 90th birthday and is being hailed England’s oldest golf course ranger
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Carlisle United man could be out for months with stress fracture
Carlisle United’s Jack Robinson could be facing four months out after suffering a stress fracture to his ankle. In the latest injury to hit the Blues in their League One relegation campaign, the versatile Robinson has suffered a painful end to
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Police investigate a burglary after a lawnmower is stolen
CUMBRIA Police are investigating a report of a burglary in Cleator Moor. The incident occurred overnight on Saturday, March 23 on Frizington Road, Cleator Moor. A Mountfield SP46 lawnmower was stolen from a garden shed during the incident,
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Brothers who launched sickening Carlisle attack spared jail as 'prisons full'
TWO brothers launched a violent attack on a young Carlisle man on a city centre street with punches, kicks and sickening stamps to his head. CCTV captured shocking violence meted out by siblings Kenneth Brown, 27, and 24-year-old Shaun Brown on
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Carlisle United owner confirms decision on ticket prices
Carlisle United will freeze ticket prices for the return to League Two, owner Tom Piatak has confirmed. The Blues are set for a return to the basement division of the EFL following 2023/24's relegation. And while full season ticket and matchday
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CUOSC: A send-off Blues players deserve for their part in recent history
By Dave Noble - CUOSC Time for one more run out at Brunton Park before David Mitchell gets his lawn back for the summer and the ground improvement works can begin in earnest. This year the customary good natured pitch invasion is unlikely with
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Motorist seen driving car with flat tyre had taken cocaine two days before
A MOTORIST seen by police driving with children on board while her vehicle had a flat tyre had taken cocaine two days before. Brooke Coan, 23, drove past a police officer who was dealing with an incident on Birks Road in Cleator Moor on October
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FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards next season
Replays have been scrapped in the FA Cup from the first round onwards. The controversial decision has been announced by the Football Association today. The FA, along with the Premier League, claim it is part of a new agreement which will "strengthen
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Young Carlisle boxer bids to become national champion
Carlisle boxer Marc Haughan will bid to become a national champion this weekend. Haughan, from Carlisle Villa Amateur Boxing Club, will compete in England Boxing’s Senior Elite Championship final in Derby. He will take on Luke Turner from Phoenix
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Looking back at fashion-conscious Cumbrians who loved the catwalk
Cumbrians have always been fans of fashion and were only too keen to strut their stuff on the catwalk. Whether at school or for a good cause, those living in the county have often donned outfits to impress the crowds. As you can see from our
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New food hygiene scores given to 19 businesses in Cumberland Council area
New food hygiene ratings have been handed out to 19 businesses in the Cumberland Council area. Most businesses got the highest score - five out of five - but three businesses were handed ratings of four, three, and one respectively. The following
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First look inside Lake District hotel following 'luxurious' seven figure renovation
A LAKE District hotel has had a seven figure sum renovation, with its manager saying they are 'delighted' with the final results. The transformation was undertaken by the Borrowdale Gates Hotel team alongside hotel management company, Providence
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Hospital staff pay tribute to 'kind-hearted' healthcare worker
HOSPITAL staff have paid tribute to a ‘ kind-hearted’ and ‘well-loved’ healthcare worker who died earlier this month. Jennifer Gray, who worked at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven, died on April 1. Jenny joined the Trust about five
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Councillor: We must improve 'diabolical' public transport to attract more tourists
COUNCILLORS have been shown a promotional video aimed at attracting more visitors to the Cumberland Council area. Members of the council's place overview and scrutiny committee met at the Civic Centre in Carlisle to discuss a tourism report.
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Woman in her 60s taken to hospital after Carlisle crash
A WOMAN in her sixties was taken to hospital following a crash in Carlisle yesterday. Police attended to the crash near the junction of Edgehill Road and Arnside Road at around 3pm (April, 17). The crash involved two vehicles, a Vauxhall
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'Do not eat' warning issued for popular ice cream that 'may contain metal'
Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack) as a “precaution” because they may contain plastic and metal. A “do not eat” warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as the “possible presence” of these materials
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You could win a £2.5m house as part of a charity draw - Take a look inside
One lucky winner could soon own a £2.5 million house and £100,000 in cash as part of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The winner will get the keys to a contemporary home in Dorset with five bedrooms and a rainforest-inspired garden. Plus
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Emma Barnett’s BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour replacement revealed – who is it?
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour presenter Emma Barnett hosted her final show last week following more than a three-year stint at the helm of the programme, devoted to female topics. She will join the radio station’s Today programme in May after Irish
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Dubai Airport update as UK Government issues warning to those travelling to UAE
The UK Government has warned Brits travelling the UAE and Dubai to expect "severe disruptions" following heavy rain and flooding. Thousands of UK travellers have experienced difficulties getting home from Dubai International Airport this week after
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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife after announcing her death
Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has died aged 53. Warwick announced the news in a statement shared to the BBC late on Wednesday (April 17), revealing she had died on March 24. Warwick rose to fame
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Looking for meditative recharge? Here are the 5 most popular spas in Cumbria
It seems that we can't escape the bitter cold for more than a day or two lately. We're practically in an ice age compared to lockdown four years ago. Although we're now well into spring, the weather just isn't sitting right. So how can we change
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'What a treat' - Cumbrian TV presenter soaks up the sun on Norfolk holiday
A TV presenter raved about Norfolk when she visited over the Easter holidays for a getaway with her children. Mum-of-three Helen Skelton, from Cumbria, posted a series of snaps from her recent trip on her Instagram account, which has almost half
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Simpson urges Blues to take 'last chance' in front of home fans
Paul Simpson wants Carlisle United to take their last chance to give home fans something to cheer this weekend. The final Brunton Park fixture of a campaign of struggle sees the Blues face Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. It is a last opportunity
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WATCH: Fontaines D.C. release new music video filmed in Cumbrian town
Dublin-based post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has unveiled their latest music video, shot to a Maryport backdrop. The award-winning group was first spotted in the area last month, leaving fans wondering just how much of the town would be featured
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Mountain rescue lifts injured walker from Scafell Pike
WASDALE Mountain Rescue team was called out to a walker who slipped and injured his ankle while descending from Scafell Pike. The incident, on April 14, prompted a full callout at 7.22am. With the walker unable to bear weight, a medical assessment
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LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel updates across Cumbria
6:38pm Whitehaven - A595 Delays have now been cleared on the A595 Egremont Road Northbound at Homewood Road (Hensingham
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Terrified taxi driver held at knifepoint told 'Give me all your money or you die'
A TAXI passenger robbed the terrified driver at knifepoint in Egremont, telling him: “Give me all your money or you will die.” The driver was working a night shift in Whitehaven and accepted a fare on the Duke Street rank just before 5am on 4-50am
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Pitch-making factory receives £500,000 investment
A pitch-maker has invested £500,000 in its Cumbrian factory, pinning down its goal of global expansion. SIS Pitches, one of the UK’s leading synthetic turf manufacturers, said this major investment in growing its stature comes after ‘unprecedented
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Wigton boy celebrated for 'brilliant' musical performance
WE shared the news that a Cumbrian boy recently performed at one of the UK’s most prestigious music venues. 12-year-old Noah Wall, from Wigton, took part in The Music Man Project at the Royal Albert Hall. Noah sang with the group from The Music
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Concerns raised over Cumbria's eroding coastline amid climate change
A COUNCIL report on climate change has been criticised because there was no mention of the issue of coastal erosion. Members of Cumberland Council's place overview and scrutiny committee met at the Civic Centre in Carlisle met on Wednesday (April
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Lib Dem hopeful to hold 'informal' meeting with constituents
A Lib Dem parliamentary hopeful will hold an informal meeting with constituents to hear concerns amid the run-up to local elections next month. Julia Aglionby will contest the new Penrith and Solway seat, spanning from Alston to Silloth, and including
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Looking back at two Cumbrians who lost their lives on the Titanic 112 years on
IT has now been 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic. The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg whilst on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Over 2,000 people were on board and around 1500 of them
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NHS contracts need to be more attractive to save dental crisis, says MP
More dentists should be trained in the UK than are hired from overseas, and NHS work should be made more attractive, to fix the dentistry crisis in Carlisle, according to its MP. John Stevenson, Tory MP for Carlisle, spoke on the issue after political
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Wild swimming survey sees Lake District site claim top spot
Kailpot Crag in the Lake District has been unveiled as the UK’s top wild swimming spot for 2024, according to new research. This nod for Ullswater comes after analysis carried out by South Western Railway to identify the top 10 wild swimming spots
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Dog owners warned of the dangers of treats after family pet nearly died
A STARK warning has been issued to dog owners, after a dog treat nearly killed a beloved family pet. Helen Stobart, from near Hesket Newmarket, is sharing her terrifying tale in the hope that she can prevent others from going through what eight-year-old
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Carlisle United's road to the top: record crowd as Blues push for glory
Part 38 of our weekly series charting Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season... The final countdown was upon Carlisle United: just four games left to realise their Division One dream…and still the outcome as close a call as you could possibly
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
Here are some of our favourite camera club pictures from readers. We picked the best three. Tracy Hadwin shared this picture of a hare. Caroline Herety's picture at Rickerby Park. St Bees Beach by Craig Slater. To
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Textile artists to showcase sustainability through art
Textile talents from the Western Lake District Fells are set to showcase their artwork at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. The creative group, known as Fabricate, will stage the 'Second Thoughts' exhibit, set to open on Saturday, April 27. A
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Mental health workers set for continuous two-week strike
MENTAL health social workers are set to commit to two weeks of strike action in their fight for fair job evaluation. This industrial action will last from April 24 to May 8, marking the third instance of action by Cumberland's urgent care team
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Plans for 12 electric vehicle charging points at motorway services
PLANS have been put forward to install 12 electric vehicle charging points in the car park of a motorway service station south of Carlisle near the M6. GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Ltd has filed an application for planning permission to construct
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Looking back at what our residents got up to in the year 1986
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at what the residents of north Cumbria got up to in the year 1986. In national news, the explosion of the Soviet nuclear reactor at Chernobyl in April caused the release of radioactive material
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Looking back at bowling clubs in our area throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia we are looking back at bowling clubs in Carlisle throughout the years. This selection of pictures looks back clubs directly in Carlisle, these include West End Bowling Club, Subscription Bowling Club and the Indoor
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Drink-driver was found half a mile from crash site by police
A DRINK-DRIVER who was found half a mile from the car he had crashed was warned he could have been charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Owen Birkett, 21, of Vulcans Lane, Workington, was more than twice the drink-drive limit when police
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Petition to change road after father's death nears goal
A petition to get a transport authority to make upgrades to a road following a father’s death is nearing its goal. It was launched by a 20-year-old woman after her dad died, and seeks to make Transport Scotland make safety changes to the A75, near
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Skills Bootcamps are helping resolve skills shortages in the construction industry
SKILLS Bootcamps in construction are giving local businesses a boost by training new entrants and upskilling existing staff. The Skills Bootcamps, for people aged 19 and over, are designed with employers to meet industry needs. The courses can
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Over 700 dogs to feature at canine society's Crufts 2025 qualifying event
A canine society's Crufts 2025 qualifying event is sent to feature over 700 dogs from over 150 breeds. The pedigree dogs and their trainers will compete in Carlisle and District Canine Society's Premier Open Show which will take place at Greenlands
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Controversial anti-smoking bill - here's how Cumbrian MPs voted
A LANDMARK piece of legislation designed to ensure that today's young people will never legally smoke tobacco was broadly welcomed by Cumbrian MPs. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial anti-smoking plans were voted on in the House of Commons
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Applications invited for free school transport
Cumberland Council is urging parents of children starting school in September to apply early for school transport. The application deadline for home to school transportation is Friday, May 31. The council provides free transport for pupils
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Day centre owner 'amazed' to be named best in county
The owner of a day centre in West Cumbria said she is ‘amazed’ to have her business named the best in the county. ‘Avista Care, Florence House’, commonly known as the Florence House Day Centre, in Dearham, owned by Lynsey Edmondson, has been named
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Do you know the signs if your child is being exploited?
As parents or carers, you may be used to seeing changes in behaviour in children as they develop different interests, become more mature or form new friendship groups. This is often a perfectly normal sign of kids growing up. But sometimes