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Workington Reds defeat Carlisle United to win Fred Conway Cumberland Cup
Workington Reds 1 Carlisle United 0: Workington got the better of a Carlisle side featuring several pros to retain the Fred Conway Cumberland Cup. Scott Allison’s goal on the hour mark was the difference in front of 1,148 fans at Borough Park.
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Fred Story's firm given contract for Carlisle United stand work
Carlisle United have awarded the contract for their major East Stand project to Story Contracting Limited. The Cumbrian firm, headed by former Blues owner Fred Story, have been confirmed as the company who will carry out the work under a multi-million
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Workington Reds v Carlisle United - as it happened
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St George's Day: Who is St George and why is the day celebrated in England?
TODAY, April 23, people across England will be acknowledging the day of the country's patron saint, St George. St George's Day is an annual celebration that takes place every year in England, but nowadays not many people know the significance
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Carlisle United's Tom Piatak on training ground, stadium work and staff
Listen to Carlisle United owner and chairman Tom Piatak talking about the training ground project, his frustration at delays, work on Brunton Park, multi-million pound investment, staff changes and more... Click on the Play button below to hear
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Penrith Soroptomists hold farewell celebration after 64 years
A Cumbrian group officially said goodbye last weekend with a celebration of their 64 years of work in the community. It was announced earlier this month that Penrith Soroptimists, a group which has raised awareness, lobbied and made a difference
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League One: Promotion chasers sack boss with one game to go
League One promotion-chasers Barnsley have sacked head coach Neil Collins - despite sitting in a play-off place. The Tykes have dismissed their Scottish boss with just one game of the season to go. Barnsley are fifth, and a win on the final
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Looking back on St George's Day: when people became patriotic
April 23 is, as patriots will know, St George’s Day. The day is the traditionally accepted date of the saint’s death in the Diocletianic Persecution. It coincides with the birth and death dates of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare
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Carlisle United manager reacts to teenager's first-team debut
Paul Simpson has spoken of his delight at handing youth team player Aran Fitzpatrick his Carlisle United debut. The 18-year-old came off the bench for his first senior outing in the 3-1 loss to Wycombe Wanderers. The youngster’s first-team
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Police investigating assault on bus in West Cumbria
Police are investigating an assault whereby a male has assaulted a female on a 'moving' bus. The incident occurred at approximately 4:15pm on December 7 last year on a Stagecoach bus between Distington and Lowca. Officers would like to speak
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Thousands soak up the sun as food festival returns to town
The Taste Cumbria festival of 2024 returned to Wigton for its fourth year, attracting thousands of visitors. Bathed in sunshine, visitors browsed the producers’ market and tucked into hot food and cold drinks from the visiting traders and town’
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NOSTALGIA: A look at how people in Cumbria have celebrated World Book Night
THIS week people across the country will be celebrating World Book Night. World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together to inspire others to read more. Each year books are donated to to organisations across the UK that can reach
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Accused man formally denies murdering woman and sexually assaulting her
A WHITEHAVEN man has formally denied allegations that he sexually assaulted and murdered a woman. Paul Irwin, 50, appeared via a video link before a judge at Carlisle Crown Court, where the clerk put the two allegations to the defendant, who answered
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Pictured: former Carlisle United goal hero back at Brunton Park
What Carlisle United could have gone with a goalscorer like him this season... Karl Hawley, whose superb finishing fuelled their first successes under Paul Simpson, was back at Brunton Park on Saturday. The top scorer in United's 2005/06 League
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Lake District cinema bring back £5 tickets
Keswick Alhambra Cinema has brought back its Friday £5 ticket deal. This is a combination of their ad hoc 'relaxed' screenings, initially aimed at parents and their babies, and the popular £5 Friday initiative implemented by the cinema last summer
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JD Wetherspoon menu changes coming next month including dish 'to rival Wagamama'
JD Wetherspoon is set to introduce several new items to its menu in May including a Ramen noodle bowl, American-style pancakes and new dessert options. The pub chain, which boasts sites all over the UK, already offers a diverse menu which contains
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Tinder adding new safety feature allowing users to share date details
Dating app Tinder is set to add a new safety feature allowing users to let friends and family know where they are. Since launching in 2012, Tinder has become one of the world's most popular dating apps with the app being downloaded more than 530
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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check
Households have been warned how they can spot potentially faulty smart energy meters. It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly, due to not entering ‘smart mode’. Smart mode allows your meter to automatically
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DVLA alert to millions of drivers over new tax, MOT & driving licence process
The DVLA has issued a message to millions of motorists in the UK, alerting them to a new process for renewing vehicle tax, driving licences and checking MOT statuses. More than one million drivers have currently signed up for an account with DVLA
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Carlisle Dance Academy celebrate after competition clean sweep
A Cumbrian dance academy is celebrating after winning four awards at a UK competition last weekend. Carlisle Dance Academy travelled with four dance groups, and a huge amount of family and friend supporters, to Ellesmere Port on Sunday, April
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Carlisle United owner: Budget will be high enough for success next season
Tom Piatak says Carlisle United will have the financial muscle to build a promotion team in League Two next season. The Blues’ owner and chairman says Paul Simpson will be armed with a “League One budget” to bounce back from relegation. And
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Coastguard team called out to investigate suspected oil spill at St Bees
Whitehaven coastguard rescue team were called after reports of an oil spill at St Bees. St. Bees head falls inside the Cumbria Coast Maritime Conservation Zone (MCZ) and is a site of special scientific interest due to the estimated 10,000 breeding
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All the latest breaking news and traffic updates in Cumbria for April 23
9:28am Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating in Whitehaven, M6 J45 – J42, Houghton, Brampton, the A596
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New Cumberland Council logo on Carlisle HQ at Cumbria House plan revealed
PLANS have been submitted to place Cumberland Council's logo on one of the authority's newest buildings. According to the planning application the fascia sign, which would not be illuminated, would be placed on Cumbria House in Botchergate, Carlisle
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Renowned Star Wars-themed band to provide the 'ultimate geek night out'
A Star Wars-themed blues band will perform later this year, promising ‘the ultimate geek night out’. Blues Harvest, a pop culture party band known for performing at conventions and venues, are due to perform at The Brickyard in Carlisle on August
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Meet the finalists: Laing's of Harker
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted cafes in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. LAING'S of Harker has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best Cafe
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Elected Cumbrian mayor would be 'transformative' for the region says minister
A minister has said that an elected Cumbrian mayor would be ‘transformative’ for the region. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, levelling up minister, Jacob Young MP said that a having a mayor covering Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness
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Pub earns top 10 spot on Tripadvisor: 'Probably the best meal I've ever had'
A recently acquired village inn has ascended into the top 10 restaurants in the Carlisle area on TripAdvisor, with plenty of rave reviews coming its way for its delicious grub and friendly atmosphere. With an impressive 462 'excellent' five-star
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Carlisle school bids farewell to iconic building built in 1961
Farewells have been paid to a historic Carlisle school building as it welcomes an exciting new chapter with a pioneering development. The John Peel building, a former NAAFI hut originally located on the site of Carlisle’s Civic Centre, was moved
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Building society applauded for neurodiversity efforts
The Cumberland has been lauded for its work on neurodiversity at the 2024 British HR Awards. The building society's team was presented with Highly Commended in the Financial Services Company of the Year category in London. This acknowledgement
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Cumbrian family returned from Canada to become property developers
A homegrown Cumbrian property developer has built more than 200 new homes across the county over the last 15 years, with many more on the horizon. The Willan family returned to their home county of Cumbria in 2008 after spending eight years living
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RAF announce 'night flying' exercise over Cumbria
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Spadeadam has announced another training exercise over Cumbria. The 'night flying' exercise will run on April 24 - 25, from 6pm to 2am. In an address to neighbours in Cumbria and Northumberland, the official announcement
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Publican handed long-service award after 20 years behind the bar
A publican has been handed a long-service award after 20 years behind the bar. Craig Creegan, of The Robin Hood on Penrith’s King Street, was given the award by Rick Rose-Coulthard, area manager of pub owner Star Pubs. The Robin Hood was Mr
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Broadband company makes donation to Wigton Youth Station
Broadband company Fibrus has donated computers to Wigton Youth Station and given money to train young people to protect themselves against cyber crime. This initiative, the Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria, was launched in April 2023 in partnership
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Mountain rescue team open 'most advanced base in country' following major extension
A CUMBRIAN mountain rescue team has opened what has been described as 'the most advanced mountain recue facility in the country' after an extension to it's current base was unveiled at the weekend. On Sunday, April 21 a small crowd of invited quests
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Man accused of benefit fraud elects to have case sent to crown court
A CARLISLE man has been accused of dishonestly claiming just over £32,000 in benefits. At the city's Rickergate court, Stuart Michael Watson, 44, declined to enter a plea to the fraud allegation, which prosecutors say involved Housing Benefit and
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Massage clinic expands and renovates after three years in business
A MASSAGE clinic has added a new treatment room and hired a new therapist due to demand. Calisa, in Cockermouth, opened three years ago on April 17, with just one bed and a full-time therapist – Malisa Lee. Working as a sole trader prior, the
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Carlisle defended by residents who praise it for 'great people' and history
WE shared the news that The Telegraph newspaper recently listed all UK cities in order from best to worst 'according to science', with Carlisle placing last. Our readers shared their thoughts on the subject. Roz Watson said: "Carlisle is a
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Our favourite camera club shots in the Cumbrian countryside
HERE are our top News & Star camera club images which were shared by our members. We picked the best three. Carrie Calvert shared this picture of a barn owl hunting at dusk. An image of a blossom tree shared by Steven Coyles at Stanwix
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DM Hall marks expansion with two launch events
DM Hall has celebrated the acquisition of Hyde Harrington with two launch events in Kendal and Carlisle. Last year, DM Hall, a chartered surveying giant, extended its boundaries into Northern England by acquiring Hyde Harrington, another established
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Cumbrian choir celebrates 50th anniversary with special concert
A Cumbrian choir celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special concert last weekend. The Carnegie Singers, Workington, were formed back in 1974 and have performed regularly in the community since then. The mixed choir, who rehearse every
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MP launches his own consultation on bins following 'extensive' council review
A CUMBRIAN MP has launched a survey into waste collection within the county - despite the council having conducted its own 'extensive' engagement exercise via a waste review. Mark Jenkinson MP has created his own rival waste collection survey,
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Literary fans gear up for Words by the Water festival return
The Words by the Water festival is set to make a return at Theatre by the Lake. Melvyn Bragg, festival co-president, welcomes attendees back to 'the jewel of literary festivals'. Event highlights include exploration of Shakespeare's language
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Train passenger became threatening when challenged about bid to get into driver's cab
AN IRATE train passenger who tried to force his way into the driver’s cab to complain about the service became threatening when challenged by the female conductor. Richard Milburn, 51, who was under the influence of alcohol, repeatedly swore at
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Tesla electric cars being tested by Cumbria Police
CUMBRIA Police has added new Tesla vehicles to its fleet on a temporary basis. Yesterday (April 22), the force brought in the new electric vehicles to be used on a trial for its road policing unit (RPU). The unit was established in October
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Reds and Blues set to go head-to-head in Cumberland Cup final
Paul Simpson admits he’s had to change his selection plans for tonight’s Fred Conway Cumberland Cup final. But the Blues boss suggested a number of senior players will still be involved in the county senior cup final against Workington Reds.
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Maximalist decor and menu make it hard to miss for The Last Zebra
WITH few places accepting bookings at short notice in Carlisle, The Last Zebra cantered to the rescue with a spare table. On an always busy Saturday night, The Last Zebra is one of several restaurants in the city that you’d expect to be packed.
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First Group boss paid more than £1m in salary and bonuses despite Avanti performance
The boss of First Group earned more than £1 million in salaries and bonuses last year despite Avanti West Coast’s mixed performance. Avanti West Coast’s contract was extended last year by a minimum of three years after the government judged them