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Blues owner Tom Piatak on relegation, budgets, Simmo, recruitment and more
Listen to the first part of the News & Star's interview with Carlisle United owner and chairman Tom Piatak as he assesses the Blues' relegation, budgets for next season, Paul Simpson, recruitment and how it is planned for United to address problems
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Reports of road closure due to 'electrical fire'
There are reports of an emergency road closure in Carlisle following an 'electrical fire'. In an announcement on X, formerly Twitter, a spokesperson from Stagecoach reported that the road closure is in place at the junction of Raffles Avenue and
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Loan watch and ex-Blues: crucial win for Nugent and Annan
Carlisle United’s loanees saw their respective Scottish League One clubs both take a step towards survival. Kai Nugent came off the bench as Annan Athletic claimed a second successive win in their fight to beat the drop. The teenager was introduced
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Major road near Carlisle closed after lorry crash
PART of the A689 is closed following a crash involving a lorry. Emergency services are currently dealing with the one-vehicle crash near Junction 44 in Carlisle. The A689 is currently closed between Linstock/Brampton roundabout and Junction
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Worcestershire man crowned as champion at world marmalade awards in Cumbria
A Worcestershire man has claimed the top prize with his two exceptional entries into the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards in Cumbria. The buyers from Fortnum & Mason narrowed the competition from thousands down to two jars, a Seville orange and
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Car seized and enquiries ongoing after 'hide and seek' police chase in West Cumbria
A VEHICLE has been seized by police following a 'hide and seek' chase from it's driver over the weekend. Police are investigating following an incident in Seaton on Saturday, April 20 at about 9.30pm. Officers signalled for a vehicle to stop
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Remembering Earth Day: when thoughts turned to conservation
Today is Earth Day, and we’re looking back at how the occasion has been marked over the years. The day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of activities
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Police probe criminal damage to white Mercedes
Police are investigating reports of criminal damage to a white Mercedes in Maryport. The car was parked on Ewanrigg Brow. The incident happened between 11pm on April 16 and 8am on April 17. Anyone with information relating to this incident
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Drug-driver who had taken cocaine said it was 'just a bit of recreational stuff'
A DRUG-DRIVER who had taken cocaine two days before getting behind the wheel told magistrates it was ‘just a bit of recreational stuff’. Marc Norman, 39, was stopped by police while driving a Ford Transit van on the A595 in Egremont on November
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Cheer squad to return as world champions as people encouraged to welcome them home
A WEST Cumbrian cheerleading squad are returning home as World Champions as the community are encouraged to turn out and welcome them home. Cheer Force Knights will return home from the Allstar World Championship in Florida this week after being
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Newsreader Huw Edwards resigns from BBC on 'medical advice'
Newsreader Huw Edwards has resigned from his position at the BBC on 'medical advice'. Edwards was at the centre of a scandal in July 2023 after it was reported that he had paid a younger person for explicit images. The journalist later went
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Holidaymakers warned 'budget' airlines could cost them more this summer
Holidaymakers have been warned that flying with ‘budget’ airlines can prove more expensive when extra costs are added to headline fares. British Airways was cheaper than Ryanair and Wizz Air on two out of three routes analysed in a new study conducted
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The common disease medical experts believe will cause the next global pandemic
Medical experts believe the flu is most likely to cause the next global pandemic, according to a new study. Covid-19 was the last deadly disease to cause a global pandemic, sweeping across the world causing major lockdowns and resulting in millions
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Tesco shoppers warned of £500 gift card scam - what to look for
Tesco and consumer group Which? have issued a warning to all shoppers over a £500 gift card scam. Tesco customers are being targeted by the phishing email scam, which claims to offer shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card. However, following
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Wycombe game!
A crowd of 6,538 was at Brunton Park for the last game of Carlisle United's League One relegation season. Photographer Ben Holmes was there to capture the scenes in the stands at the Wycombe Wanderers game. Click on the image at the top of
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'Exhausted' walker airlifted from Lakes mountain after getting lost on unclear path
A WALKER was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after becoming 'exhausted' after straying from an indistinct path on their way down the peak. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called to High Stile, Buttermere at 9.45pm on Friday, April
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Quads and off road bikes cause 'significant damage' to bridleways in Cumbrian woods
A WEST Cumbrian woods have seen 'significant damage' to many of its foot paths after off road bikes and quads have been spotted over the weekend. Allerdale police have warned the public following a number of reports of off road bikes and quads
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Road is now back open and police confirm 'no casualties' as a result of house fire
LONDON Road is now back open, and no casualties have been reported as a result of the house fire this morning. Carlisle Police have confirmed that the incident is now cleared and the road is open again. The police have also confirmed that there
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EastEnders BBC iPlayer schedule change amid ‘never done before’ filming format
EastEnders has confirmed there is a schedule change to its usual 6am episode upload on BBC iPlayer today (April 22). This is due to a “history-making” change to the filming format of the BBC soap. The release of Monday’s episode on BBC iPlayer
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Countdown to Glass miracle: Swindon keeper signs on loan...
Part three of our 25th anniversary mini-series counting down to the incredible events of May 8, 1999... The day started like any other in the spring of 1999 – with nobody quite knowing what Carlisle United would be doing from one day to the next
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Cannabis plants 'worth £135,000' seized following fire incident
A 'SIGNIFICANT' number of cannabis plants with a street value of £135,000 have been seized following a fire in Carlisle today, April 22. Police were called to the scene of the fire at a property on London Road by Cumbria Fire and Rescue services
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LIVE: All the breaking news, travel and weather updates across Cumbria
3:39pm A595 Beckermet Traffic is easing on the A595 Northbound between Hardgates Road / Mill Lane (Sellafield Main
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Holiday park owner hopes to draw in locals with '£10k off' offer
A holiday park owner is hoping to attract local customers by offering discounts on his properties. William Stewart, owner of Camelot Holiday Park, at Longtown, is targeting buyers from Cumbria and Lancashire to purchase either a holiday home or
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Local music venue to host free performance technology workshops for teens
MUSIC Venue, Upstairs@TheGather, has prepared a series of free workshops throughout summer for youngsters aged 14-18. The five-day workshops will introduce teenagers to the performance technologies of lights, sound, filming and streaming. Those
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Councillors to demand answers from Cumbrian MPs on NHS dentistry
COUNCILLORS will be demanding answers on NHS dentistry from local MPs and the NHS after they were dissatisfied with initial responses. Members of Cumberland Council's health overview and scrutiny committee asked North East and North Cumbria NHS
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Meet the PFCC candidate: Mike Johnson of the Conservative Party
THE Conservative candidate for Cumbria’s police fire and crime commissioner (PFCC) election has said he is committed to ‘building’ on the work done by Cumbria’s 60 community beat officers. Cumbrians are set to go to the polls on Thursday, May 2
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Council and university still 'fully committed' to major Carlisle project
MAJOR partners in a 'transformational' project set for Carlisle have said they remain 'fully committed' to the cause - despite the reorganisation of local councils last year causing a delay. Questions over the future of the £77.5million plan to
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Meet the PFCC candidate: Adrian Waite of the Liberal Democrats
THE Liberal Democrat candidate for the upcoming Cumbrian police, fire and crime commissioner election (PFCC) has called for more police visibility in our town centres ahead of the upcoming poll. Cumbrians are set to go to the polls on Thursday,
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Carlisle husband and wife musical duo celebrate ten years of performing
A CUMBRIAN music duo, who began as a 'gap in the market' but became a husband and wife, are celebrating their tenth anniversary in the business. Natalie and Johnny Morton began performing as High Dynamics back in 2014. Their music has proved
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NHS services in Carlisle being delivered by private companies revealed
A NEW campaign has unveiled a map depicting the number of privatised NHS services across Carlisle. Each of the 2,495 pins on the map across the UK shows a healthcare service being provided by an external provider, including four places within
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Readers share condolences to actor Samantha Davis
WE shared the news that 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.
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'Utter dross again' - Carlisle United fans on the Wycombe defeat
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on social media platform X after the 3-1 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers in the last home game of the season. Here's a selection of their comments. So bad to watch. Eleven players but no team. Forwards get
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Freemasons donate £500 to The Henderson Suite at West Cumberland Hospital
FREEMASONS in Cumbria have donated a sum of money to a local hospital. Two Freemasons paid a visit to West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven where they presented staff with a cheque of £500. This money was donated in support of The Henderson
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Cumbrian DJ Helen Thompson sees success with music career
A CUMBRIAN DJ is looking ahead to a summer of festivals and is showing no sign of slowing down after a quarter-century behind the decks. DJ Helen, or Helen Thompson, was originally from Beckermet but has lived in Manchester for decades. She
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Meet the PFCC candidate: David Allen of the Labour Party
LABOUR'S candidate for the upcoming police, fire and crime commissioner (PFCC) election has said his priority would be to ensure every electoral ward in the county has its own, named police officer should he top the poll. Cumbrians are set to go
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Businesses hail event showcasing two unitary councils 'one year on' a great success
A POPULAR networking event which provided the two Cumbrian unitary authorities with a 'great opportunity' to showcase their first year - as well as take questions from the business community - has been hailed a huge success. Newsquest's in-Cumbria
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Best camera club pictures from members
WE picked some of our favourite camera club pictures from readers. Here are the top three. Steven Coyles shared this picture of tulips at Bitts Park. A barn owl in flight, shared by Tracy Hadwin. Maxine Victoria Blaylock's
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Meet the finalists: Crofton Hall Coffee Shop and Eatery
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted cafes in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. CROFTON Hall Coffee Shop and Eatery has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten
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Mother Goose Day Nursery receives accreditation in Carlisle
A Cumbrian business is celebrating after becoming the first accredited curiosity nursery in Carlisle. Mother Goose Day Nursery was born in 2020 when Sam Mills and Andrew Gray took over with the aim of making it into something special and unique
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Award-winning spa looks to offer a private haven of wellness
A newly opened private spa retreat nestled along Hadrian's Wall has just bagged itself a prestigious award. Brought to life at the end of 2023 (after moving from Brampton's Serenity Spa), The Ridge Retreat and Spa in Walton has scooped up a Scotland
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Ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Cafe 2024' award revealed
THE ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Cafe 2024' award have been revealed. These finalists have been chosen by News & Star readers after a week of online nominations which started on Monday, April 8, and concluded on Friday, April 12.
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Meet Luna and Izzy, our pets of the week
MEET our pets of the week, courtesy of Oak Tree Animals' Charity... LUNA Meet Luna, who's approximately 8 years old and an adventurous girl on the lookout for her forever home! This independent lady is looking for a home where she can explore
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5 of north Cumbria's best vegan and vegetarian cafés and restaurants
THESE days there are a rise of cafes and restaurants offering vegan and vegetarian options in their menu, and even some eateries that focus entirely on plant based options. Whilst Cumbria does not have the same offerings as other parts of the country