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Police seize vehicle for being driven without licence or insurance
A VEHICLE has been seized for being driven without a license and insurance. The driver is due to appear in court in due course. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "CCNET officers PC 2165 and PC 1837 have been at it again. Another
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Vehicle seized by police whilst officers on patrol of 'nuclear estate facilities'
A VEHICLE was seized following a patrol by police around Cumbria's nuclear estates- with the driver admitting to police he had never held a licence. Copeland police stopped a vehicle during a patrol of Cumbria's nuclear sites, with officers discovering
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How close can I build to my neighbour’s boundary? See the important rules
It’s always an exciting time when you decide you want to extend your home in some way. Whether you’re adding an extra bedroom for a new arrival or you have outgrown your dining space, the list of changes is endless. But when it comes to knowing
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Meet the Cumbrian cottage owner who truly cares
THE Coppermines Lakes Cottages, the holiday accommodation company, started in the 1980s when founder Phil Johnston bought derelict mine buildings in Coppermines Valley above Coniston village. He has spent over 40 years bringing life back to the
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Carlisle United pay tribute to former midfielder Willie Carlin
CARLISLE United have paid tribute to former midfielder Willie Carlin who sadly passed away on Monday, June 10. Carlin's passing was announced by Derby County, with the Blues going on to pay their own tribute to their former player. Carlin
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Remembering The Ratty Arms: the pub on a platform as it reaches 50
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of The Ratty Arms, and we’re looking back at the quirky pub and its eventful life. It was officially opened on June 13, 1974, by the then chief executive of the English Tourist Board, after British Rail’s original
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'Time will tell', say readers of city's major renovation project
WE shared the news that the start of a major project to rejuvenate a prominent area of the city centre is scheduled to start next week, the council said. Cumberland Council’s Carlisle Southern Gateway project on English Street aims to regenerate
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best News & Star Camera Club pictures from readers. These are the top three. Phil Waldron's picture of a wall brown butterfly. Phil Waldron's picture of a wall brown butterfly (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera
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Less than one week to register to vote in general election
There's less than a week left to register to vote in the upcoming General Election. Voter registration will close at midnight on Tuesday June 18 with the election itself set to take place on July 4. You can register to vote if you're aged 16
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'I'm really happy to be here' - Jude Smith's first words as a Carlisle United player
SCOTTISH goalkeeper Jude Smith has said that he is 'really happy' to have agreed a deal to sign for Carlisle United. The 21-year-old came through the youth ranks at Celtic before joining East Fife as a teenager. The young goalkeeper then moved
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Emergency services on scene after pedestrian hit by bus
Emergency services are on the scene after a pedestrian was hit by a bus this afternoon (June 12). A spokesperson from Cumbria police said a report of a collision between a bus and pedestrian on Lowther Street, Carlisle, came in at 12.42pm.
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Woman jailed after flouting court order designed to protect her mother
A DRUNK west Cumbrian woman defied a court order by aggressively forcing her way into her mother’s home. It was the ninth time 44-year-old Serena Robinson had flouted a restraining order which was imposed to protect her mother from her drink fuelled
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Carlisle United confirm pre-season friendly against St Mirren
CARLISLE United have announced that they will take on Scottish Premiership side St Mirren in a pre-season friendly this summer. The fixture against Stephen Robinson's Saints will take place on Friday, July 19 at St Mirren Park. St Mirren
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Carlisle man yet to plead over neighbour threat and stalking allegations
A FORTY-year-old Carlisle man has been accused of stalking a neighbour and stabbing the man's car tyres with a knife. At the city’s Rickergate court, Ashley White, of Borland Avenue, Botcherby, declined to enter pleas to any of the four charges
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Carlisle tattoo artist turns author with new fantasy book
A Carlisle tattoo artist has shown she is skilled in using another type of ink by publishing her first book. Indie Dolores De La Serna’s debut novel, Sardan Volume 1, is a fantasy adventure for young adults that she hopes will appeal to all ages
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Beacon lighting ceremony and special events held to mark D-Day anniversary
A POIGNANT beacon lighting ceremony and a host of special events were held in Whitehaven to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The beacon was lit in St Nicholas’ Gardens on Thursday, June 6, exactly 80 years since the Allied invasion, and was
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Youngsters visit Highways Depot after investigating potholes in village
PUPILS visited a highways depot after carrying out an investigation into how potholes affect residents in their village. Year Six pupils from Gosforth C of E Primary School visited the facility at Lillyhall following their Geography unit in which
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Busiest Appleby Horse Fair in years marred by 'significant' animal welfare concerns
THE Saturday of the Appleby Horse Fair was one of the busiest in recent years however 'significant' concerns over animal welfare have marred the annual festival. The 2024 fair itself had attendance from 1,287 bowtops and caravans marking a significant
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Thousands of teachers in Cumberland schools despite “retention crisis” across England
Thousands of teachers are working in Cumberland schools, new figures show. While the school workforce across the country has increased slightly, thousands of teachers have left the state school sector. The school leaders’ union NAHT called
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Historic Edwardian property in 'exclusive' area to sell for over half a million
A LARGE Edwardian property is now on the market in Carlisle for over half a million pounds. The house comes with five bedrooms and a family bathroom, it is on the market for £515,000. There are also two other bathrooms and four reception rooms
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'Intoxicated' thief entered supermarket after closing and stole booze
A THIEF who entered a supermarket after it closed and stole booze ‘couldn’t remember a thing’ because he was intoxicated. The incident took place just after midnight on June 9 after the Tesco store in Whitehaven had closed. Lee Johnson, 32,
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School community to commemorate life of much-loved member of staff
A school community is raising money for charity in memory of a much-loved member of staff. Pupils of all ages at Pennine Way Primary School in Harraby will be undertaking a fundraising walk on June 18 to commemorate Erica Bell who died suddenly
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Suspected drug driver refused to give blood sample
A SUSPECTED drug driver who was stopped in Carlisle by police refused to give a blood sample for analysis because he had provided one two months earlier. Simon Judge, 49, had given the officers a roadside saliva sample that produced a positive
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Sycamore Gap: Wigton and Carlisle men appear at crown court over tree felling
TWO North Cumbrian men are appearing in Newcastle Crown Court today charged with the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree last year. Daniel Graham, 38, Millbeck Stables, Carlisle and Adam Carruthers, 31,Church Street, Wigton, in Cumbria are accused
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Rishi Sunak went without 'lots of things' including 'Sky TV' growing up
Rishi Sunak said that he went without “lots of things” growing up as a child, saying he never had Sky TV when asked about his wealth growing up. In the interview, with ITV’s Paul Brand, the Prime Minister revealed he was forced to go without Sky
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Can you be fined for parking in a parent and child space? The legal rules
Sometimes when we're in a rush or there are limited parking spaces, you might find yourself parking in a designated parent and child space. The parking spaces often featuring a graphic of a happy family or a pram are typically larger and closer
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Strictly star Amy Dowden's breast cancer battle to be shown in new documentary
A new documentary showing Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden's battle with breast cancer is being made by the BBC. The hour-long film, which has the working title 'Amy Dowden: Fight Of My Life', documents her experience with the condition after
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I'm a Doctor: You shouldn't ignore these 6 'subtle' signs of heart disease
A doctor has warned that there are six 'subtle' and 'overlooked' signs of heart disease that people should not ignore. Despite being one of the leading causes of death worldwide, many people often don't pay attention to the early warning signs
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Aldi reveals five major changes to UK supermarkets
Aldi has revealed five major changes to its operations and stores to mark Great British Green Week. The supermarket has shared five changes it has made over recent years to reduce its environmental footprint, as it marks the sustainability week
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Strictly Come Dancing star warns 'people on their own' after 'terrifying' ordeal
Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has issued a warning to “people on their own” as she revealed she was “mugged” when waiting for a taxi. The 57-year-old and her professional dancing partner Johannes Radebe just missed out on a place in
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Mountain rescuers search for missing walker on Scafell Pike
Mountain rescuers were called out to search for a walker who had gone missing on England’s tallest mountain. Four walkers found themselves lost on England’s tallest mountain, and while three safely arrived at a nearby inn, one was still to be found
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Taylor Swift's love for the Lake District embraced as Swiftie mania sweeps UK
AS Taylor Swift mania sweeps through the UK with the singer on her international Eras World Tour, one Cumbrian organisation has celebrated the singer's love for the Lake District. The Lake District National Park Authority have pulled together a
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Cumbria's firefighters undergo training exercise
Cumbria’s firefighters underwent a training exercise and two callouts recently. On the night of Monday, June 10, crews from Milnthorpe, Arnside and Kendal fire stations took part in a multi-pump breathing apparatus training exercise in Heversham
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Live breaking news updates from Cumbria on Tuesday June 12
2:41pm A Stagecoach spokesperson said: "We can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in an incident along with
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Cash-strapped driver who used fake number plates to save on insurance spared ban
A MOTORIST who used false number plates on his car to avoid paying for insurance has been given a curfew and a £750 fine. At an earlier hearing, 26-year-old Jordan Glynn said he committed the offence because he could not afford to insure his Vauxhall
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Inquest opened into death of popular ultra runner and orienteer in Eden Valley
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a popular and vastly experienced ultra runner and orienteer who died after being reported missing in the Eden Valley. Ed Catmur, aged 41, is said to have been on a training run along the Pennine Way
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City centre Spar moves step closer to move to former Edinburgh Woollen Mill site
PLANS for a new Spar convenience store in Carlisle city centre took a step forward this week. A planning application for a new sign was submitted to Cumberland Council's planning department. It was for a site in English Street, at the former
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Drainage plan for new Seaton housing estate submitted
MORE details about a planned development in Seaton have been submitted to Cumberland Council by the applicant Genesis Homes (North). They relate to a 0.68-hectare site on land to the east of Causeway Road and the application concerns the construction
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New Stagecoach buses for West Cumbria after £1m investment
West Cumbria will be getting new Stagecoach buses after a £1m investment. The sum was announced by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire recently for buses exclusive to the Whitehaven and Workington areas. Four will hit the road this week
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Resident hit by cyclist on overgrown path calls on council to tackle grass-cutting
A PEDESTRIAN who was hit by a cyclist while walking on the edge of an overgrown pavement is calling on the council to take action. People living in Moresby are being forced to walk in the road due to swathes of grass up to three feet high along
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Ex-Carlisle United man Josh Dixon signs new contract at Annan Athletic
FORMER Carlisle United midfielder Josh Dixon has signed a new one-year contract at Annan Atheltic. Dixon has signed the extension which will keep him at the Scottish League One club for the 2024/25 season. The former Carlisle United academy
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Terrier 'dangerously out of control' escaped and bit dog walker near infant school
A PATTERDALE terrier was ‘dangerously out of control’ when it escaped from its property and bit a dog walker near an infant school. Faye McGee, 41, had admitted being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury at an earlier
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In-room bidding sees Penrith property sale exceed guide price by £50k
Auction House Cumbria's live auction last Thursday was held at The Halston, Carlisle. Of the 50 properties offered, 38 were sold, culminating in a remarkable total of over £4 million raised on behalf of Auction House Cumbria's clients. Despite
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Dog found as stray puppy finds forever home in Cumbria
A RESCUE puppy who was found as a stray has now found his forever home with a loving family in Cumbria. Five-month-old Lurcher puppy Riley needed to be socialised before he could be adopted, this means preparing the animal to enjoy interactions
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Election candidates quizzed on coal mine, new nuclear and tourism
THE five general election candidates standing for Whitehaven and Workington have been quizzed on three key issues around industry – whether they support the new coal mine in Whitehaven being given the go-ahead; whether they support new nuclear and
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Meet the finalists: CJ's Chip Shop
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted chippies in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. CJ's Chip Shop, located on Wigton's High Street, is being run by father and son duo Craig
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Sellafield worker's life 'devastated' by unprovoked one-punch attack
A SELLAFIELD worker’s night out to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday ended horrifically when he was attacked and gravely injured by a stranger – for trying to get into a taxi. The unsuspecting victim of Liam McConnell’s unprovoked “one-punch”
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Appleby Horse Fair 2024: PFCC happy with 'well organised' police operation
AS thousands of visitors descended on Appleby over the weekend Cumbria's police fire and crime commissioner saw first-hand how the event was being policed. Every year the historic event attracts Gypsies and travellers to the town as well as thousands
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Renovations complete at Cumbrian children's hospice after Banksy donation
Major renovations which are creating a better experience for the young people and families who access Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice have been completed and officially opened. The project at the Carlisle-based hospice was made possible
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'Arts and Crafts' Lakeland house on the market with sprawling gardens
An 'Arts and Crafts' Lakeland house from 1901 is accepting offers in the region of £2,400,000. Nick Elgey, property sales and marketing consultant for Hackney and Leigh, is managing the sale of the property, known as Lingy Acre, located at Portinscale
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Cumbrian couple share their secret after 70 years of marriage
A COUPLE from Moresby have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and have shared the secret to a long and happy marriage. Sydney Bray, 94 and Moira Bray (was McNamara), 89, who are from Moresby Parks, were wed on June 5, 1954 at St Bridget's
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Fundraising drive for Keswick Rugby Club's transformation
Work is beginning on a Cumbrian rugby club. Keswick Rugby Club, stationed at Davidson Park, has begun demolishing its old clubhouse and groundworks have started. Huge transformations are evident at the site, as residents may have noticed.
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Beloved literary festival makes a triumphant return
A LITERARY festival that was lost during Covid returned with great success over the weekend. The renewed event, Words by the Water, which started 23 years ago as a small gathering in Keswick, was warmly welcomed as it returned with a special focus
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Cumbrian speedway star makes it a hattrick of wins in Manchester
Cumbrian speedway star Dan Bewley made it a hattrick last weekend with a third consecutive win in the British Championship. The Maryport-born racer was crowned the 2024 British Champion in front of a near sell-out crowd at Belle Vue's National
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Health column: Seek help if you have concerns in Men’s Health Week
A MEDICAL director at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is urging men to seek help if they feel unwell or have concerns. Adrian Clements was speaking during Men’s Health Week – a week designed to raise awareness of a wide range
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Cumbria Police launch new domestic abuse campaign ahead of Euro 2024
CUMBRIA Police have launched a new campaign to tackle domestic abuse in the county ahead of Euro 2024. The campaign, which was launched on Wednesday, June 15, will see Cumbria Police take extra measures to tackle offenders and protect potential
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FEET stomping gig guaranteed at The Brickyard's upcoming show
Carlisle is set to welcome alternative indie band FEET to the Brickyard later this year. When FEET self-released their debut album in 2019, the group offered up a particularly oblique title: What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham. But once fans
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Council outraged after play area 'ruined' by inappropriate grass marking
A council has shared its outrage after an inappropriate image had been marked out in the grass of a children’s play area. A spokesperson from Aspatria Town Council said: “It has been brought to my attention this morning (June 11) that someone has
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Popular comedian known for prank show to headline stage with conspiracy theory show
A comedian known for his popular prank show will headline a show based on conspiracy theories. Dom Joly, perhaps best known for his TV show Trigger Happy TV, will perform at Carlisle’s Old Fire Station on November 5 this year, with a special guest
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RAF 'night-flying' exercises announced for June and July
RAF Spadeadam has announced more night flying exercises across Cumbria as of next week. Night operations will take place from 17-20 June, 24-27 June, and 1-4 July, up to 1.30am daily. Aircraft will continue transiting beyond these times.
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Three road closures for drivers in the area over the next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Carlisle will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But motorists will be able to take some solace in the fact that all of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of under ten minutes
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Carlisle community invited to contribute to report
Residents and workers in Carlisle are being called upon to contribute to a major report relating to the city. Commissioned by Cumbria Community Foundation, the 'Carlisle: Opportunities and Challenges' report will analyse social needs, community