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Simmo: 'I've had to change my thinking...'
Listen to Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about the Wycombe Wanderers defeat, the major rebuilding needed, recruitment, player issues and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the Blues manager
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Police officers attempt to tackle illegal use of off road bikes in woodland area
CUMBRIA Police have been responding to reports of off-road bikes being illegally used. Officers visited Flimby Woods where a lot of damage has been caused by off-road bikes. A spokesperson said: "Allerdale NPT Officers have today been to
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Police officers find burnt out motorcycle on town's estate
CUMBRIA Police are investigating after a burnt-out motorcycle was found in Whitehaven. Officers were investigating the illegal use of road motorbikes in the Woodhouse area when they made the discovery. A spokesperson said: "PC 2857 has been
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Countdown to Glass miracle: shock talks over Scottish merger
Part two of our 25th anniversary mini-series counting down to the incredible events of May 8, 1999... Another quiet day in the life of late-millennium Carlisle United. Their senior goalkeeper was gone, his loan replacement had been suddenly recalled
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Drug driver spotted underneath his Audi on the M6 hard shoulder
A DRUG-driver was seen under his stationary vehicle in a live M6 lane, trying to fix it, after colliding with an object late at night. Police responded to reports of a breakdown on the southbound carriageway, close to Junction 38 near Tebay, on
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Man in his 20s dies following motorcycle crash on the A66
CUMBRIA Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon (April 20) at around 1.30pm. The crash occurred on the A66 near the turn-off for Mungrisdale next to Lisco Farm and involved a red Skoda and an orange Triumph motorcycle
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Police investigate criminal damage incident where windows were smashed
POLICE are investigating a series of criminal damages in Whitehaven. The incidents occurred on New Street and Lowther Street in Whitehaven on April 6, 2024, at around 11.50pm. A number of windows have been smashed and police are appealing for
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Takeaway given new food hygiene rating after inspection
A WORKINGTON takeaway has been handed a new food hygiene rating after an inspection. The Great Wall, a Chinese takeaway on Moss Bay Road in the town, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene score following an inspection on March 5. The inspection
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Blues boss: we'll have mid-table budget in League Two
Paul Simpson says he's glad Carlisle United’s budget will put them in the middle of League Two’s spenders next season rather than the bottom. And the Blues manager says he is “confident” he can turn things around as he prepares for a crucial summer
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Drug-driver stopped by police after tailgating vehicle in front
A DRUG-DRIVER was stopped by police after he was seen driving at speed and tailgating the vehicle in front. Officers saw a Mercedes vehicle being driven by Michael Power, 26, on the A5086 at Lamplugh on October 21 last year, Workington Magistrates
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Brand new charity flag installation launches at Lowther Castle
A brand new art installation has begun at Lower Castle to raise money for local charities and good causes. Last year, members of the local community came together to create 10,000 ceramic daffodils that were place around the grounds and the installation
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Homeless man drove after taking cocaine, court hears
A HOMELESS man was caught driving in the Eden Valley without a licence and after taking cocaine, as he travelled to stay with a friend for the night. Cameron Lester, 23, appeared in court for the first time in his life after being stopped by police
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Police officers patrol town's streets to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug use
CUMBRIA Police have been patrolling parts of Workington to tackle antisocial behaviour. Officers were in the Blackburn Street area to tackle the issue. Another key crime that was highlighted in this particular area was drug use. A spokesperson
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Simpson: 'Consequences' inevitable if we don't turn Blues around
Paul Simpson admitted the “consequences” will be inevitable unless Carlisle United make major improvements this summer. And the Blues boss says supporters “deserve a medal” for the way they have stuck with the club during their relegation season
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A66 fully reopens to drivers following closure due to an accident
THE A66 has now fully reopened to drivers. Part of the road closed yesterday, April 20, due to an accident between Scales and Penruddock. A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A66 between the A592 Redhills and the B5288 Motherby is
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Road cleared following reports of an accident in city centre
THERE have been reports of an accident in Carlisle today, April 21. The incident took place on Dalton Avenue, in Newtown, Carlisle. According to Cumbria Police, the road has now been cleared at around 9am this morning.
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LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel across Cumbria
5:06pm Police tackle use of off-road bikes in Flimby Woods
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Woman in Mini Cooper tested positive for both cannabis and cocaine
A PENRITH drug-driver must wait to learn her fate after a probation officer said more time was needed to explore whether specialist rehabilitation work could be offered to her. Karen Shanahan’s history of substance-related motoring crimes was outlined
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Dispiriting end to home campaign as Blues sell fans short again
Carlisle United 1 Wycombe Wanderers 3: If you’d stumbled into Brunton Park a few minutes after this game had finished – and well done, if you’d timed it like that – you might have thought you were witnessing the near-end of a largely positive season
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Carlisle boxer becomes national champion
Young Carlisle boxer Marc Haughan is celebrating after winning a national title. The Carlisle Villa Amateur Boxing Club star came out on top in his senior elite final in Derby. Haughan got the better of opponent Luke Turner in the under-75kg
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In memoriam: Death notices in the News and Star this week
HERE are the heartfelt tributes left to people who have passed away that have featured in this week’s death announcements in the News and Star. A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the death of their loved one.
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Inside modern bungalow on the market for £950,000
A stunning three-bedroom bungalow is on the market, situated in the tranquil village of Aglionby and just a stone's throw away from Carlisle Golf Course. This Croftfield property, offered up for a guide price of £950,000, combines practicality
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Bar releases 'sneak peak' of new sumer menu
A bar has released a new menu for summer, featuring brunch and light-bite options. Rickerby Retreat Bar in Carlisle announced a ‘sneak peak’ of its summer menu. Brunch, which will be served from 10am to 2pm, features the following dishes: avocado
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Couple 'danced the night away' at the Hidden River Cabins near Carlisle
AMBA Gobie and Jonathan Wood, aged 33, 'danced the night away' as they opted for a 'non-traditional' wedding at the Hidden River Cabins in Carlisle. The couple met when they were seventeen in the local pub, the Wheatsheaf in Gosforth, and have
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Secondary school 'very proud' of students after Spanish music trip
A Brampton secondary school has said that it is 'very proud' of its students who performed in Spain over the Easter holidays. 51 students from William Howard School embarked on the Spanish trip which involved trips to Barcelona, Girona as Tossa
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Food hygiene ratings revealed for every Greggs branch in north and west Cumbria
THE food hygiene ratings have been revealed for every Greggs branch in north and west Cumbria. While it is one of the most recognisable fast food chains across the UK, no matter where you go across Cumbria, a branch isn't too far away. Whether
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Weekly round up of court cases for North and West Cumbria
HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard concerning North and West Cumbria over the last week. 8-year jail sentence for Bailey Highton, 23 who peddled Class A drugs A “TRUSTED lieutenant” who transported multi-million class A drug cargos
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Market Hall has 'so much to offer,' says trader who's been there nearly 50 years
A veteran trader approaching 50 years in Carlisle's Market Hall has underscored the key role of community support in safeguarding the market's future and heritage. Margaret's Jewellery embodies the significance of such support while traders grapple
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In defence of Carlisle, after national newspaper names it 'worst' city in the UK
CARLISLE is a city on the up with an 'unprecedented' amount of investment going into various projects and a rich cultural heritage. That's according to city residents and representatives, who have hit back against a national newspaper article describing
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Fewer than half of Carlisle residents identify as English ahead of St George's Day
THE number of people who identify as English in Carlisle has been revealed. St George's Day – a celebration of England’s patron saint and the country’s history – is on Tuesday, April 23. But the latest population survey from the Office for
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Volvo driver, 24, banned from driving for 3 years after drug driving offence
A REPEAT offender has been handed a lengthy ban after clocking up his third drug-driving offence in four years. Bradley David Foster, 24, fell foul of the law again while behind the wheel of a Volvo S60 on November 18 last year. It had been
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Woman was taken to RVI Newcastle after tragic fall at home
A ‘BELOVED wife’ and ‘adored’ mum died after suffering a head injury from falling downstairs at her home in Whitehaven, an inquest has heard. Diane Bell, 58, was found by her husband, Thomas Bell, at the bottom of the staircase at their home on
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Issues raised of racism towards staff at Cumbrian hospitals
A spokesperson for the trust overseeing North Cumbria’s hospitals raised issues of racial discrimination towards international nursing staff. Amanda Dunkley, assistant director of people services at North Cumbria Integrated Care, spoke at a recent
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Leading Cumbrian choir to perform at Carlisle Cathedral this summer
Carlisle Cathedral’s series of afternoon recitals continues throughout the summer, with a programme of classical piano, jazz, organ, and vocal performances. On Saturday, July 20, they will host a special afternoon performance from The Abbey Singers
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All of the postcodes in Cumbria affected by planned power cuts throughout this week
A NUMBER of planned power cuts are in place across Cumbria in the week ahead, as engineers work to improve the electricity network in the area. Here are all of the dates and places planned power cuts will take place throughout the week, according
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Shoplifter left supermarket with over £400 worth of goods in trolley
A SHOPLIFTER who left a supermarket with more than £400 worth of goods in a trolley has been fined £80. Paul Prentice, 60, entered Asda at Dunmail Park in Workington with a large empty trolley on October 13 last year. Pamela Fee, prosecuting
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Almost a dozen repeat knife offenders in Cumbria spared jail last year
ALMOST a dozen repeat knife offenders in Cumbria were spared an immediate jail sentence last year, according to government figures. Ministry of Justice figures show 31 repeat knife offenders aged over 18 in Cumbria went through the criminal justice
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Restaurant announces new spring menu
A restaurant has revealed a new spring menu. Hidden River, a restaurant north of Carlisle, made an announcement on social media about its new a la carte menu for spring. Starters include the following dishes: tomato, fennel, and mascarpone