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Carlisle United legend Tony Hopper's family to take part in charity cycling event
CARLISLE United legend Tony Hopper's family are set to complete a 100-mile charity cycling challenge. Hopper, who represented the Blues between 1992 and 2002, sadly passed away in October 2018 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
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Walker taken to hospital after hearing 'crack in her ankle' on England's highest peak
RESCUE teams were called out to England's highest mountain, after receiving a report that a walker had slipped, hearing a 'crack in her ankle'. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Scafell Pike yesterday, June 15 along with Wasdale Mountain
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Cumbrian man covers house in England flags ahead of Euro campaign
A WEST Cumbrian man has adorned his house in England flags, hoping to encourage the Three Lions to bring the title home ahead of Euro 2024. Eric Gillespie, who lives on Priory Drive in Cleator Moor, has covered his house with England flags and
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Free health check appointments to be held in town centre
FREE health check appointments are set to be held in Whitehaven. Whitehaven Community Trust will be working alongside Cumbria Health to provide the appointments to the public at The Senhouse Centre. In a post on social media, Whitehaven Community
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The lap of luxury at the stunning Lakes hotel with incredible views, staff and food
IT’S fair to say that the Lake District has its share of luxury hotels, so it's easy to understand why the area has become a bit of a hotspot for holidaying celebrities in recent years. But what is it like to stay at one of these hotels? The answer
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Hidden gem luxury home in Irthington hits the market for £575,000
A modern luxury home on an expansive private plot in Irthington has hit the market for £575,000. The listing by Britton Estates is said to offer a unique combination of comfort and countryside charm. It boasts an open-plan design, multiple
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Parties' plans for dentistry amidst planned surgery closure in Brampton
Political parties have been setting their stall out on how to fix the dentist crisis in their manifesto. People in Cumbria are having to travel huge distances to visit an NHS dentist and it was announced this week that a Bupa dentist branch in
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Two arrested and knuckleduster seized after incident at Cumbrian McDonald's branch
TWO men were arrested and a knuckleduster seized following an incident at a Cumbrian McDonald's branch. Two men were arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following an incident at McDonald's in Whitehaven on Friday, June 14, with police
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Cumbrian women to play final at Twickenham - where to watch the game
CUMBRIA women's rugby union team are set to play at Twickenham this morning in the county cup final. Cumbria Women’s Rugby will have headed to Twickenham today, Sunday, June 16 with the hopes of bringing home the Gill Burns County Championship
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Police issue warning letters to drivers after reports of poor parking in city centre
A NUMBER of warning letters have been issued to drivers in Carlisle - as police warn motorists that "I'm just nipping to pick up a birthday balloon" is not a valid excuse for poor parking. Carlisle police were in the area of Denton Street issuing
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Catapult seized following report of children 'causing distress' to wildlife at pond
A CATAPULT has been seized following reports of children 'causing suffering' to wildlife at a city pond this weekend. Cumbria Police seized a catapult following the reports of children causing suffering to wildlife at Hammond's Pond in Carlisle
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6 places to watch Euro 2024 matches across north and west Cumbria
From huge screens to live DJ sets, pubs and venues across north and west Cumbria are getting ready for Euro 2024. We've rounded up a number of places across the county to watch England during the tournament. 1. Wheatsheaf Inn - Wetheral
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Heartwarming comedy captures humour and friendship
Ladies Unleashed, the final installment in Amanda Whittington’s trilogy about a group of fish packers from Hull, is headed for Carlisle's West Walls Theatre. Originally introduced to audiences during Ladies' Day at York Races in 2005, these beloved
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Ex-Carlisle United Academy product Steven Swinglehurst joins Workington Reds
FORMER Carlisle United Academy product Steven Swinglehurst has agreed to join Workington Reds. The 31-year-old defender spent nine years progressing through Carlisle United's youth ranks before moving to Annan Atheltic where he spent 12 years.
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'Charming' and 'spacious' two bedroomed bungalow goes on the market
A QUAINT country bungalow in Brampton is now on the market. The house is selling with a guide price of £395,000. It comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three reception rooms. It is located on Paving Brow and is less than a mile from
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Celebrating 50 remarkable years of Cumbria Tourism
The original Cumbria Tourist Board was created in April 1974 – so in 2024, Cumbria Tourism is marking 50 years supporting the county’s vibrant visitor economy. Cumbria Tourism has come a long way since then. Here’s a snapshot of some key milestones
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Inside Cumbria's only lacrosse club - Border City Lacrosse
I LEFT my first ever lacrosse experience battered, bruised and bloody, but with a big smile on my face. After being approached by Joel Castley, captain of Cumbria's only lacrosse club, I decided to head to Brampton on a warm Tuesday night to try
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Top chef to bring Michelin 'essence and ethos' to luxury accomodation spot
A RENOWNED chef is excited to bring his "essence and ethos" of the Michelin-starred Dog & Gun in Skelton to a luxury accommodation and wedding venue on the outskirts of Carlisle. Hidden River Cabins, located in Longtown, announced on Facebook
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Irate A&E patient made stab threats after row over transport with receptionist
AN IRATE A&E patient who waited seven hours to be seen threatened to ‘stab everyone in the department’ after a receptionist declined to organise his transport home. Jordan Roche, 26, had attended the West Cumberland Hospital on April 9 to
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Look inside this imposing period home with a pottery barn in Dalston
An imposing period home with a pottery barn in Dalston has hit the market for £560,000. The four-bedroom, detached property offers plenty of character, space, and potential - according to its real estate agents, Britton Estates. Nestled in
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Electrician caught drug driving 'will lose his job' court hears
AN apprentice electrician will lose his job after being caught drug-driving in his home town, a court was told. The magistrate who announced 20-year-old Matt Blenkinsop’s sentence noted he’d been taught “a hard lesson already” after falling foul
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Exhibition will tell the stories and history of Wigton
Pupils from St Cuthbert's Primary School will share the history and stories of Wigton in an upcoming exhibition. Students in years five and six at the school have been working with artists Helen Walsh and Alex Jakob-Whitworth as well as The Laal
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Robson Green stops by Cumbrian pub after a day of traditional fishing
A NORTH Cumbrian pub was delighted to have played host to two television stars last week. The Crown and Thistle at Rockcliffe, run by Jo and Richard Fenn, had the honour of hosting Robson Green and Mark Benton as they were in town filming for the
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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 Cockermouth Show. Cockermouth Show is an agricultural event guaranteed to bring farmers and visitors from far and
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Library bans issued for abusive behaviour and viewing indecent images
LIBRARIES in the Cumberland district have been issuing bans for abusive behaviour and people viewing indecent images, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information request to Cumberland Council, submitted by the News & Star, has detailed accounts
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High risk sex offender not yet forced to accept lie detector tests
A CUMBRIAN child sex offender who is classified as “very high risk” has been given tougher restrictions on his online activity. A Cumbria Constabulary police officer told Carlisle Crown Court that 26-year-old Jonathon Fell had repeatedly lied and
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Top chef to add Michelin 'essence and ethos' to luxury accomodation spot
A RENOWNED chef is excited to bring his "essence and ethos" of the Michelin-starred Dog & Gun in Skelton to a luxury accommodation and wedding venue on the outskirts of Carlisle. Hidden River Cabins, located in Longtown, announced on Facebook
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'More than 8,000 children eligible for free school meals' in Cumberland area
Thousands of children in the Cumberland Council area are eligible for free school meals, new figures show. Across England, a record number of children were eligible to receive free school meals as of January, but education sector leaders said the
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Childcare in Cumberland council area 'among least accessible in England'
Childcare places in the Cumberland council area were among the least accessible for families in England, new figures show. Coram Family and Childcare charity said the UK childcare system is in "dire need" of reform, as too many disadvantaged children