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Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after three chickens were stolen
A MAN has been arrested after three chickens were stolen. The man was arrested on suspicion of burglary, and the chickens were located after a search was carried out. The incident occurred at Hensingham, in Whitehaven. In a post on social
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Police investigate case of arson that took place in a play park
CUMBRIA Police are investigating a case of arson. The incident took place this week at a play park in Brigham. Officers have said that this type of activity is 'completely unacceptable.' In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote
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Family Action helps families in the area make happy memories
NATIONAL charity, Family Action, launched the ‘Make Happy Memories’ campaign to help families create memories with events throughout May and June. One such event was the free family fun day at Botcherby Community Centre in Carlisle, this week,
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Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Two suspected caravans were also seized along with a vehicle suspected of having been used in crime. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Our officers were in Melmerby
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Road reopens near city airport following 'incident'
A ROAD has reopened near Carlisle following an incident. Local authorities announced that there had been an 'ongoing incident' on the A689. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "The A689 between Carlisle Airport and Brampton has
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Cumbria Police deal with group of youths who had broken onto a football pitch
CUMBRIA Police dealt with a group of youths who had broken onto a football pitch. Officers located two youths who had broken onto the 3G pitch at Cleator Moor. When the pitch is not booked out it is protected by a high fence that can be dangerous
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'blocks release of rehearsal tapes' amid bullying claims
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has allegedly "blocked the release of rehearsal tapes" with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. This comes after his former show partner requested the release of the behind-the-scenes footage after
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Cumbria Police investigate burglary incident where a house was broken into
POLICE are investigating a burglary which occurred in Penrith. The incident took place between 12pm on May 29 and 10am on May 30 at a property on Croft Avenue. During the incident, offenders forced their way into the home through a conservatory
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'Alarms save lives'- PFCC supports Boat Fire Safety Week
PFCC David Allen and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) are supporting this week’s Boat Fire Safety Week. They are promoting safety messages around alarms to Cumbria’s boating community. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has partnered with
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Commissioner goes on patrol with community beat officer
PFCC David Allen, met with PC Louise Stubbings, to hear more about the work being done to tackle crime issues in Whitehaven. Of the offences investigated by the police in the Whitehaven North and East locality in the last 12 months, the detection
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Dave Day: Cumbria Police warn of potential delays on A590 and M6
POLICE are urging motorists to drive with care ahead of another busy day on the county’s road network. Thousands of motorcyclists took part in the Dave Day procession yesterday (June 8) which ended in Barrow-in-Furness. It is estimated that
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Appleby Horse Fair 'marred' by death of horse from exhaustion
THOUSANDS of people descended on Appleby for the annual horse fair on Saturday . The fair has been on the town's calendar for hundreds of years. During this time it has had its ups and downs and this year has been no different. Just as the
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Dave Day: Readers' pictures as bikers descend on Cumbria to pay tribute to Dave Myers
OVER the weekend thousands of people descended on Cumbria to celebrate the life of Dave Myers. Bikers from all over the country travelled to Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday, June 8, to pay tribute to the Cumbrian icon. Motorbike enthusiast
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Young driver's 'misjudgement' led to head-on collision
A YOUNG motorist’s "misjudgement" as he overtook another car on a country road caused a head-on collision, leaving his girlfriend seriously injured. The accident caused by 20-year-old Jack Malcolm Graham in October of 2022 on the A686 near Alston
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In the dock: Six of the biggest court cases heard in Cumbria this week
HERE'S a round-up of some of the biggest court cases to have taken place in Carlisle and West Cumbria this week. Housebound Carlisle pensioner targeted by women's 'mean' fraud A TRUSTING and housebound pensioner who is in his late 80s was
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Looking back at those who have retired throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at retirements in Cumbria throughout the years. This collection of pictures show people who have hung up their keys and decided to retire after fulfilling their career. You may even recognise some
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Stalker threw stones at victim's window and sent unwanted presents
A MAN has admitted stalking a woman by going to her home numerous times and sending unwanted presents. Andrew Burns, 32, admitted a charge of stalking without fear, alarm or distress, when he appeared before Workington Magistrates’ Court on Monday
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More than 200 babies born across North and West Cumbria in May according to NCIC
More than 200 babies were born in hospital across North and West Cumbria in May according to the latest figures. There were 226 babies born across North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) hospitals in May. A spokesperson for NCIC said: "There
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Choirs to gather for special event with leading musician, Bruce Ncube
Singers from across Cumbria are busy preparing for a huge day of singing to celebrate choirs from across the county. Carlisle’s award-winning Community Choir is holding its second summer sing day following the success of its first event held last
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Cumbrian man accompanies veteran to D-Day service in 'greatest honour' of his life
A CUMBRIAN man was given the 'immense honour' of accompanying a D-Day veteran to a special commemorative service marking the 80th anniversary of the historic day earlier this week. James Kenyon, 25, from Workington was chosen as a veteran host
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Carlisle service station staff member celebrates 40 years in her role
A staff member at a Carlisle service station is celebrating 40 years in her role. Agnes Robertson has been working at The Moss MWSA Connect BP service station since 1984 when she was 16, and to celebrate the milestone she was joined by a number
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Worker celebrates 40 years on the job at Moss Services
THIS week marks a milestone at bp The Moss services on the M6, as customer service assistant Agnes Robertson celebrates 40 years of service. Agnes has been a part of life in Todhills, just north of Carlisle, and Gretna over the last four decades
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Go West's Peter Cox set to close our eyes at Carlisle gig
THE KING of wishful thinking is headed to Carlisle's Old Fire Station. Peter Cox, vocalist and frontman of Go West, will be headed to the venue on September 28. The duo won the ‘Best New Artist’ Brit Award in 1986. Their debut album included
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Trust given award in recognition of its support to the Armed Forces
NORTH Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has become one of 47 North West employers to gain a silver award in recognition of its support to the Armed Forces. The Trust received the award under the MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS
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Remembering those we have lost - this week's death notices
TRIBUTES and death notices have been pouring in this week for those who have passed away in Cumbria, with friends, family, and loved ones sharing their memories and condolences. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so
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The Brickyard to host heavy metal tribute double header this month
The Brickyard is set to host an epic heavy metal tribute double header later this month. Self Revolution, a tribute to metalcore icons Killswitch Engage who will be celebrating 20 years of 'The End of Heartache', playing the album in its entirety
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Top sailing clubs salute Cumbrian lawyer's Atlantic adventures
Two prestigious sailing trophies have been added to the silverware collection of Hayton resident and keen yachtsman Boyd Holmes after he took on a high seas Atlantic challenge. The 72-year-old former Carlisle solicitor was presented with the cups
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Free app to self-care for your muscles and joint problems at home
A NATIONALLY recognised app to help with common musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions is now being rolled out across Cumbria. If you have muscle or joint problems, the free GetUBetter app, which has been designed in collaboration with local
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Tributes paid to 'generous' family man and former education director
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'generous' family man and former director of education in Cumbria. Peter Crawford Boulter CBE passed away at the Cumberland Infirmary on Thursday, May 30, at the age of 93. Born in Leicester in 1931, Peter grew
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'Don't cower down': How volunteering changed Carlisle man's life
A CUMBRIAN'S life has completely changed through volunteering with Tullie, Carlisle Castle, and Carlisle Cathedral. Glenn Rider from Carlisle struggled to leave the house due to anxiety but through volunteering he has a newfound confidence in
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Rare dragonfly flying high in north Cumbria
A RARE dragonfly is spreading its wings at a north Cumbrian nature reserve. An exciting conservation project to restore peat bogs by Cumbria Wildlife Trust has seen large numbers of the white-faced darter, a small, dark dragonfly with red or yellow
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'I tried one of Whitehaven's most popular Indian takeaways Ali Taj'
FOR my third food review I decided that I would like a change. After trying two Chinese takeaways, I thought that I would try something a little different and paid a visit to one of Whitehaven's most popular Indian takeaways...Ali Taj. Located
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27 new homes at Burgh by Sands approved by council
A TOTAL of 27 new homes can be built in Burgh by Sands after the plans were approved by councillors this week. The decision was taken by members of Cumberland Council's planning committee at a meeting at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Wednesday