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Police appeal for information after container broken into at cricket club
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for information following a container break-in at Appleby. Sometime between 10pm on Saturday, June 8 and 12 midday on Sunday, June 9, 2024, a storage container has been broken into on the grounds of Appleby Cricket
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New CEOs announced for West Cumbrian theatre
A NEW executive director and CEOs have been announced for a West Cumbrian theatre. Jen Garrick has been appointed as executive director at the Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven and will work alongside Dan Whitehouse in his role as creative director
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Partnership heralds a brighter future for farming
These are very uncertain times to be a farmer. Wetter winters and drier summers, changes to subsidies and fluctuating costs of diesel and fertiliser have led to protests in Britain and across Europe. However, a joint project between Lancaster
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Carlisle United announce signing of defender Terell Thomas
CARLISLE United have announced the signing of Saint Lucian defender Terell Thomas on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old defender who stand at 6ft 3ins tall has joined the Blues following his departure from Charlton Atheltic. Thomas began his
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Application for eight camper van pitches at Grade-II listed site near Carlisle
PLANS for eight camper van spaces in Warwick on Eden, near Carlisle, have been submitted to Cumberland Council. The planning application is for a site at Warwick Hall and it would be from April 1 to September 30 each year. It is part retrospective
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'I'm absolutely buzzing' - Cameron Harper's first words at Carlisle United
SCOTTISH defender Cameron Harper has said that he is 'absolutely buzzing' after being announced as a Carlisle United player. The 22-year-old became the Blues' third signing of the summer transfer window, following countryman Jude Smith and centre-half
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Looking back on Father’s Day: what Cumbrians did to honour their dads
As yesterday was Father’s Day, we’re looking back at the traditional day for dads and how it has been marked over the years. The event is designed to honour not just fathers but also fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of dads in society
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Tesco Express to move into House of Fraser unit in Carlisle City Centre
A NEW Tesco Express store is set to open in Carlisle city centre in the former House of Fraser site, it has been confirmed. Following the closure of the retailer’s Victoria Viaduct store, the Tesco property team have been searching for a viable
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Burglar jailed after raid on property where he caused criminal damage
A WHITEHAVEN man has been jailed after he burgled a house in Whitehaven, leaving it extensively damaged. Daniel Rafferty, 35, of Meadow Road, Whitehaven was given a two year sentence at Carlisle Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to both burglary
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Is it illegal to park a campervan on the street? The rules you need to know
Campervans give you the freedom to travel and visit many destinations while having everything you need in one place, from handy cooking appliances to a cosy sleeping space under the stars. Some even have room for toilets and shower cubicles, meaning
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Work on Carlisle industrial site approved by council
AN existing flat roofed extension on a Carlisle industrial estate can be demolished after the plans were approved by Cumberland Council. The planning application is for a site at a unit on Durranhill Industrial Estate in Brunel Way. In addition
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England fans enjoy Euro 2024 opener at Brunton Park fan zone
HUNDREDS of fans attended Carlisle United's Euro 2024 fan zone as England made a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign. Despite the traditional Cumbrian weather, there was an outpouring of support from local Three Lions fans as Gareth Southgate's
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Local power cut forces closure of Workington Academy
Workington Academy has been forced to close after a power cut in the local area. School busses are on their way to the school to take children home who normally take the bus. Children who are unable to leave the site will be supervised at
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Readers reminisce about childhood friends
WE shared the news that 50 years ago, five friends had an egg and flour fight on their last day at Trinity School. Afterwards, they were spotted cleaning it off in the fountain at Hardwicke Circus by one of the News & Star's photographers who captured
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New interiors and antiques shop set for Carlisle after permission granted
A CARLISLE apartment can be converted back into a shop after the plans for the change of use were approved by Cumberland Council. The planning application was for an address in Abbey Street and the property was described as a 'very small' flat
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Lake District community venue to host red squirrel art fundraiser
A LAKE District community venue will be hosting a raffle. The Gather at Ennerdale will be hosting a squirrel-based raffle. Terry Abrahams, a wildlife filmmaker, did a talk at The Gather which was a great success. He is incredibly passionate
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One lucky Cumbrian bags themselves £100,000 in June Premium Bonds win
ONE lucky Cumbrian has bagged themselves £100,000 as a prize in the June Premium Bonds, as two other winners from the county bag the £50,000 prize. NS&I announced their high value winners for June 2024 on June,3. The value for this draw
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
Here are some of our favourite camera club pictures from readers. These are the top three. Phil Waldron's image of a goldfinch. Phil Waldron's image of a goldfinch (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera Club) Paul Messenger shared this
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Carlisle United announce Story Homes to continue as back-of-shirt sponsor
CARLISLE United have announced that Story Home will continue as the club's back-of-shirt sponsor during the 2024/25 campaign. The Blues have announced that the housing developer's logo will remain on the back of its shirts during its latest EFL
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Police find missing 38-year-old woman
Police have found Gabrielle Bennett who was last seen in Plumbland at 7:30pm on Sunday, June 16. READ MORE: Carlisle United Ladies player launches campaign to help her play again
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Breaking news and traffic updates from across Cumbria for June 17
12:52pm Workington Academy has been forced to close after a power cut in the local area. School busses are on their
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Strictly Come Dancing legend says show was ‘brutal awakening’
Communards legend and former Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles has said taking part in Strictly Come Dancing was a "brutal awakening". The 62-year-old took part in the 2017 series of the popular BBC show and partnered up with professional
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Campaign launched to help Carlisle United Ladies player get back on the pitch
A Carlisle United Ladies player has launched a GoFundMe campaign to pay for crucial surgery that will help her play the sport she loves. Mozhgan Ghafouri has been playing football since she was a child living in Iran, but now faces the possibility
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Drunk man scared woman when he showed up at her home
A PENRITH woman placed a cricket bat nearby as she was harassed by an intoxicated friend who turned up at her home late at night. Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard a statement provided by the victim about incidents involving 53-year-old Andrew
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Eight Cumbrians become millionaires on Premium Bonds - as luckiest county is revealed
EIGHT Cumbrians have became millionaires through Premium Bonds since the competition was first started back in the 1950s. National Savings and Investment's (NS&I) Premium Bonds have made 532 millionaires since it drew its first £1million jackpot
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New fund nurtures tourism talent
Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Cumbria Community Foundation to launch a 50th Anniversary Fund to support people embarking on a career in the county’s tourism industry. Recognising the barriers faced by some as they contemplate a career in
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Motorcyclist was thrown seven metres in crash near Carlisle, court hears
A MOTORCYLIST was left seriously injured and hospitalised following a crash on the A7 north of Carlisle when a motorist carelessly pulled out in front of him. Yet despite the car driver being more than four times the limit for a cocaine breakdown product
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Grants offered to bring back hedgerows in Cumbria
Grants are available for organisations, businesses and schools to plant and maintain, celebrate and study, hedgerows in Cumbria. The Lake District Foundation has a pot of £5,000 on offer, as part of an ongoing project called the ‘Real Hedge Fund
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Get involved and celebrate Cumbria's refugee week
LIVE MUSIC, coffee and cake, and lots of informative talks have been organised for Refugee Week 2024 in Cumbria, under the theme of 'Our Home'. The events, organised by Carlisle City of Sanctuary, aim to help people seeking safety due to conflict
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't