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Country 'expects change' as Reform UK overtakes the Conservatives
AS Reform UK overtakes the Conservative Party in the national opinion polls, Carlisle's candidate says people are expecting "change and honesty in politics." YouGov's latest poll looking at voting intention on behalf of The Times has put Reform
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Luxury Northern Belle set to visit Carlisle
A LUXURY train will be pulling into Carlisle tomorrow afternoon (June 15), being brought by the steam loco 34067 Tangmere. Leaving from Leeds Station at 5.40am, the Northern Belle is set to arrive at Carlisle Railway Station at 12.40pm after travelling
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Sweet sounds of summer at Lake District festival
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2024 Lake District Music Summer Festival with performances from local Cumbria superstar singer Jess Dandy, prize-winning pianist Callum McLachlan, Brodsky String Quartet, Aurora Percussion Duo, London Central Brass
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'Incredibly proud' - Hundreds gather at event to celebrate the best of Cumbria
IT was an evening of celebration in Cumbria as many of the county's most inspiring people and organisations came together to celebrate all the best our fabulous county has to offer. Hundreds gathered at The Greenhill Hotel in Wigton on Thursday
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Man apologises to nurse after assault
A CARLISLE hospital inmate who assaulted a nurse offered his apologies to her in person after an incident which left her with shoulder pain, a court heard. Joshua Milne, 29, found himself in front of magistrates today (Friday) following an incident
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Northern announce there will be 'significant disruption' to services in North West
NORTHERN Rail has announced there will be 'significant disruption' to services. This will affect parts of the North West on Sunday, June 16. Train users have been warned that there will be 'significant disruptions' and 'short notice cancellations
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Police given more time to probe £20,000 cash found in car
MAGISTRATES have given police time to probe whether thousands of pounds in cash seized from an M6 motorist is linked to crime. A man in his 20s from West Yorkshire became the latest man to come under suspicion as Cumbria Police seek to target crooks
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County show weaves a magic spell over visitors
THE flagship Cumberland Show once again cast its spell over visitors last Saturday. Folk who otherwise wouldn’t step foot near a cow, sheep or tractor for the rest of the year got nose to nose with the region's thriving rural sector. Thousands
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Carlisle United announce signing of Scottish defender Cameron Harper
CARLISLE United have announced the signing of Scottish defender Cameron Harper from Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The 22-year-old will join the Blues on a three-year contract after spending seven years at the Caledonian Stadium and making over
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Carlisle social worker felt threatened during 'prank'
A SOCIAL worker felt threatened and thought she may be assaulted after a man she was visiting held a belt above his head in what he later described as a “prank”. Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard the woman went to the address of Nathan Joseph Dixon
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Farmer in court after making unwanted calls to ex-partner
A WOMAN was left feeling anxious and stressed after an ex-partner stalked her with unwanted calls and visits. Aleyn Dinwoodie, 33, had been in eight-month relationship which had ended in August last year. But Dinwoodie then engaged in a course
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REPORTS: Jarrad Branthwaite 'agrees terms' with Manchester United
FORMER Carlisle United defender Jarrad Branthwaite has reportedly 'agreed terms' with Manchester United ahead of a potential move. According to reports in The Times, the 21-year-old from Wigton has agreed terms with Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United
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Police find missing Penrith teenage girl
Police have found a teenager missing from Penrith. Harriet Adamson, aged 15, was last seen on Wednesday, June 12 at Ullswater Community College at approximately 10:20am but has since been found. READ MORE: Investigation launched after refuse
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Carlisle potter to have work exhibited at historic venue later this year
A potter inspired by beekeeping will exhibit her work later this year at a historic venue. Cazz Nash, who creates from Carlisle, has been announced as one of this year’s invited exhibitors at Dacre Hall, Lanercost, by Craftsmen at the Priory, from
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Driver, 60, 'unknowingly' took cocaine after being given painkillers for toothache
A 60-YEAR-old motorist had unknowingly taken cocaine after being given painkillers for toothache by a friend. Walter Henderson was stopped by police while driving a Citroen Berlingo van on Grasmere Avenue in Workington on the morning of December
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Youngsters tackle dog poo problem and urge residents to take care of town
YOUNGSTERS have been tackling a dog poo problem around the paths leading to their school and are urging residents to take care of their town. Pupils at St Herbert’s C of E Primary School in Keswick were alerted to the issue by school council leader
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Investigation launched after refuse vehicle catches fire near Warwick Road
An investigation is to be launched after a Cumberland Council refuse vehicle caught fire on its rounds. On Friday, June 14, a Cumberland Council refuse vehicle caught fire in the Warwick Road area of Carlisle. Emergency services were called
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Breathing new life into Kangol site
A LONG-DERELICT West Cumbrian factory site is to be given a new lease of life after permission was granted to develop it into a commercial premises, potentially providing a home for high-profile anchor tenants. Property developer Mark Walker
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Showcase Carlisle's architecture and be in with a chance to win
A competition is encouraging people to capture the beauty of Carlisle in a photograph. The contest, Beautiful Bricks, seeks amateurs and professionals alike to snap the city's unique buildings in all their glory. Organised by city law firm
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'Beautiful tribute' for loved member of school staff
WE shared the news that 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
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
WE found some of the best News & Star Camera Club images from readers. These are the top three. Susan Farish's picture of a swan family at Talkin Tarn. Susan Farish's picture of a swan family at Talkin Tarn (Image: News and Star Facebook
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The best of Michael Mosley's health tips that helped transform British lives
Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the
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The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month
An extremely rare banknote is going under the hammer later this month and is expected to fetch more than £20,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and is one of the key lots in an auction
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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time
Cadbury will be re-launching its Top Deck chocolate bar in the UK as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy
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These 8 'simple' things are reducing the value of your house
An estate agency has warned that these eight 'simple' things could be reducing the value of your house. New data analysis shows the mistakes we might be making that are knocking as much as £23,000 off the value of a property. The full service
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Greggs giving away free bacon rolls this weekend - here's how to claim one
Greggs, in partnership with Heinz, are giving away free bacon rolls this weekend to help celebrate Father's Day. Looking for the perfect gift for Father's Day on Sunday (June 16)? Something that's a little different from the standard socks, wine
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Judge refuses to reduce drug dealer's curfew so he can go to a music festival
A CONVICTED drug dealer has failed to persuade a senior judge that the curfew he was given as an alternative to jail should end early so he can go to music festivals. Carlisle man Rory Bailey, 28, was given the ten-month curfew by a crown court
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Breaking news and traffic updates from across Cumbria for June 14
4:47pm 'Significant disruption' to Northern services Northern train (Image: Northern)
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Millom barn conversion plan to living accommodation revealed
AN existing barn in the Millom area could be converted into living accommodation if the plans are approved by Cumberland Council. The planning application is for a site at Kilnmire Field in Ladyhall and, according to a structural report, the 50
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Cumbria Police object to three day Shap Beer Festival licence
A Cumbrian beer festival is set to learn whether it will be granted a premises licence at a meeting next week. The licensing sub-committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will consider an application from Nigel Lamb for the granting of a premises
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Michael Jackson tribute promises a Thriller of a night
CARLISLE'S Old Fire Station is set to host a thriller of a night with 'one of the world’s greatest' Michael Jackson tribute artists. The Man in the Mirror show, starring the acclaimed CJ, will be held at the venue on February 15, 2025. "Featuring
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Popular business networking event returns to Cumbria for perfect summer brewery tour
A POPULAR business networking event will return to South Cumbria this month with attendees being treated to a brewery tour as part of the evening. The in-Cumbria business magazine networking event will return to south Cumbria on Wednesday, June
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Professional chef turned 'laughing gas' dealer given suspended jail term
A SUSPENDED jail term has been handed to a 21-year-old woman who was involved in illegally supplying the psychoactive substance nitrous oxide. Professional chef Kira Hodgson was caught with incriminating evidence when police stopped the car she
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Councils set to be inspected by the Care Quality Commission, meeting hears
CUMBERLAND Council is due to be inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) before the end of next year. The local authority took part in a LGA Peer Challenge last month to test its readiness for the inspection and was given initial feedback
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Labour and Conservatives commit to nuclear in manifesto
The Labour Party have pledged to ‘ensure the long-term security’ of the nuclear industry as part of their manifesto. The party set out their plan for government in their manifesto launch on Thursday, June 13 which said that a Labour government
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Groundwork preparations begin before reassembly of historic RAF plane
GROUNDWORKS are now underway to prepare a hardstanding for the Blackburn Beverley XB259 at the Solway Aviation Museum. The RAF Blackburn Beverley XB259, the last of its kind, will be moving to the aviation museum near Carlisle airport after a
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Dental crisis rumbles on as practice declares it will close
A DENTAL practice in Brampton providing NHS dental care to people within the town will close in September - after the practice was 'unable to find a buyer' to continue services. Bupa Dental Care has confirmed that its practice in Market Place,
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Meet the finalists: Fontana's Fish and Chips
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted chippies in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. Fontana's Fish and Chips has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists
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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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Carlisle trade union council to call for 'permenant ceasefire' at protest
Carlisle Trades Union Council (CTUC) is set to stage a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in Carlisle's city centre this Saturday (June 15). The protest will take place between 12pm and 1pm next to the entrance to The Lanes Shopping Centre
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Perfect your swing at city's new cutting-edge golf simulator
AN ex-pro golfer is to introduce Carlisle's first-ever golf simulator. Cumbria Golf Simulators is set to open at an indoor unit on Kingmoor Park Central, on Kingmoor Park Road, on Saturday, June 15. Tony Denham, having worked at various golf
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Wild on the Wall organisers give update on this year's event
THE organisers of Wild on the Wall have given an update about the festival. The Cumbrian music event takes place just outside of Brampton every year between July 26 and 28. Local bands like Hardwicke Circus will be performing and there will
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Woman to complete skydive, Via Ferreta, and ten peak challenge for Hospice at Home
A WOMAN will take on three challenges in three weeks to raise money for charity. Lisa Johnson, of Whitehaven, will tackle three challenges over the coming weeks to raise money for Hospice at Home West Cumbria. Lisa's Dad passed away five
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Transitioning sex offender posed as teenage girl online and shared indecent images
A TRANSITIONING sex offender who posed as a teenage girl online and shared indecent child images told a court, ‘that wasn’t me’. Emma Davies, 60, pretended to be a 14-year-old to talk to girls of a similar age and shared an explicit image of a
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Last chance to nominate your 'Best Hairdresser/Barber 2024'
FANS of local hairdressers and barbers are urged to nominate their favourite for the News & Star's 'Best Hairdresser/Barber' award. Online nominations for the award will close at midnight on Sunday, June 16, and ahead of this deadline, Cumbrian
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New dining spot to open in historic Cumbrian market town
A new dining spot is set to grace the historic market town of Penrith. Named Kneady Folk, it promises to be a culinary haven for food lovers, brought to life by Lucy Andrew, a chef with 14-years of experience. Disenchanted by the limited brunch
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Dean Henderson's former club say Euro 2024 selection is 'a dream come true'
THE grassroots club which kickstarted Dean Henderson’s journey to the Three Lions say ‘it is a dream come true’ to see him representing England in the Euros. Whitehaven Miners have been credited as Henderson’s grassroots club on the official England
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Police to meet public at event next week
Cumbria police will attend a public meeting, presenting an opportunity for residents to share their concerns on local crime. Members of a Neighbourhood Policing Team of Cumbria Constabulary’s Carlisle unit will attend a meeting of the Friends of
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Looking back at our local shows throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia, we will be looking at the local shows in our area throughout the years. Today, we are focusing on the Cumberland Show. The show is a well regarded asset of Carlisle over the long years of running. The Cumberland Agricultural
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Hermes Kelly bag and Zulu weaponry headline upcoming auction
Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers have announced their upcoming two-day sale. Following an exciting May auction that featured an extensive jewellery and militaria collection, the auction house is looking forward to presenting a series of distinctive
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Tory candidate welcomes party's manifesto launch ahead of election
A CUMBRIAN Conservative candidate has welcomed the party's general election manifesto, following its launch earlier this week. Conservative candidate for Penrith and Solway Mark Jenkinson welcomed the launch of the Conservative Party’s 2024 election
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Young farmers to take on mammoth challenge for charity close to home
Members of a young farmers club near Carlisle will embark on a nearly 900-mile journey to raise money for charity. Starting on June 29, members of the Raughton Head Young Farmers Club will complete the distance of Land’s End to John O’Groats collectively
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Business pledges continued support to life-saving ambulance charity
A CUMBRIAN business has pledged support for a charity which recently announced it is expected to run a deficit this year. Appleby-based mortgage advisory company Patrick James Solutions pledged to ‘regularly fundraise’ for the Great North Air Ambulance
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Controlling Carlisle boyfriend became a 'sadistic monster', court told
A CARLISLE woman whose partner subjected her to months of sadistic physical and emotional abuse described him as a “monster.” Despite there being a positive start to her relationship with 33-year-old Liam Swayne, the woman said that within weeks
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Carlisle trade union council to hold Gaza protest in city
Carlisle Trades Union Council (CTUC) will be holding a protest against the continuing war in Gaza, in Carlisle City Centre on Saturday, June 15. The protest will take place between 12 pm and 1 pm next to the entrance to The Lanes Shopping Centre