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What should I do if my neighbours are smoking cannabis? Legal do's and don'ts
Cannabis is the most widely used recreational drug in the UK which leaves behind a distinctive smell once smoked. The smell, which occasionally wafts through certain UK towns and cities, is particularly prominent in private gardens due to a shared
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Memories of the Euros: when many of us got behind our national team
The Euros are now under way and we’re looking back at the football contest and the passion it has inspired. The 2024 tournament is the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international football event organised by
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Investment signals a bright future for border city
Carlisle has played a pivotal role in the Borders ever since its origins as part of the Roman Empire. However, as much as history and heritage continue to play a major part in the life of the city, it is developments on the horizon in the very
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Two men arrested by police following drug searches in town centre
TWO men have been arrested in Whitehaven on suspicion of drug charges. The incident occurred today, June 18. The men were seen acting suspiciously and were detained by police officers. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "PC
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Carlisle United fan podcast interviews 'dream guest' Paul Simpson
A Carlisle United fans podcast has interviewed its 'dream guest' Paul Simspon. The Last Ditch Podcast, which is run by Daniel Morris and Oli Caig, interviewed the Blues' boss in its latest installment. The episode with Simpson added to the
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best News & Star Camera Club images from our members. These are the top three. Lou Brown's image from Gowbarrow Fell. Lou Brown's image from Gowbarrow Fell (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera Club) Susan Farish
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Contract to build new maritime museum within historic church terminated
The contract between Cumberland Council and a construction company hired to restore a listed church has been terminated. Aura Heritage Ltd was hired to restore the Grade II-listed Christ Church in Maryport ahead of reopening as a new maritime museum
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Vue Cinema announces reduced tickets and new children's screenings
Vue Cinema is showcasing a new way for families in Carlisle to enjoy a day out this summer with Big Shorts and Mighty Mornings. The national cinema chain has announced their plans to make the big screen accessible for all with the two new schemes
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'I'm very excited' - Terell Thomas' first words as a Carlisle United player
SAINT Lucian defender Terell Thomas has said that he is 'very excited' to have signed a two-year deal at Carlisle United. The 28-year-old arrives at Brunton Park following his departure from League One side Charlton Atheltic where he made 40 league
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Investigation launched after cafe damaged by burglars
Police are investigating the burglary and damage of a cafe. Cumbria police said they were called to Long Lane in Carlisle at 12.40am today (June 18) to reports of people trying to break into Cakes and Ale, the cafe linked to Bookends on Castle
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Married man assaulted his wife by biting her lower lip
A MARRIED man who was staying in a north Cumbrian hotel while working in the area assaulted his wife after a night out. James Simpson, 52, bit the woman on her lower lip, though she did not need medical intervention, Carlisle’s Rickergate court
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Music promotions company RockWith announces upcoming events
MUSIC promoter Russ Withey has announced his latest events with his company RockWith. The promotions company aims to promote local talent and holds concerts across the county. Mr Withey said: "We're starting to put on the acts for Taste Cockermouth
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'Sheer volume of pressure' causing A&E delays across north and west Cumbria
THE ‘sheer volume’ of pressure on accident and emergency departments across North Cumbria is preventing improvement, according to the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC). Nearly two-thirds of people who arrived at A&E at NCIC over last
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Community choir call out for members for new production
A COMMUNITY choir is looking for singers to take part in a choir for a new production. A production of Steel by Lee Mattinson is set to be performed at Theatre by the Lake, before embarking on a tour of the West Coast of Cumbria in October 2024
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Volunteers give up their time to clean local train station
A LOCAL train station has been given a spruce up by a group of volunteers who gave up their time to help the town. Maryport Train Station was given the small makeover this morning (June 17). The work included planters which have been filled
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Man accused of meeting child for sexual activity remanded in custody
A MAN accused of attempting to meet a child intending to have sexual activity has been remanded in custody. Lee Sheehan, 41, of Henry Street, Cleator Moor, appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court this morning to face the following charges:
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What to do if you disagree with your neighbour about a garden wall or fence
When neighbours cannot agree on where one property starts and the other ends, the resulting dispute is legally known as a boundary dispute. Examples of problems could be a wall that needs repairing or who should front the cost of replacing a fence
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Carlisle United announce Komatsu Forest as new sleeve sponsor
CARLISLE United have announced that Komatsu Forest will be their first-team sleeve sponsor for the 2024/25 season. The company, which has its headquarters at Carlisle Airport, will join fellow local businesses Aqua Pura and Story Homes on the club's
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Carlisle YouTuber admits his dog was 'dangerously out of control'
A CARLISLE academic with expertise in nursing has admitted being the owner of a dog that caused injury while it was “dangerously out of control”. John Campbell, 67, admitted the offence when he appeared at the city’s Rickergate court, which heard
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New closures in place for months as road building project continues
The construction of a new road aiming to improve access to the M6 will see new closures from today. Cumberland Council said they’re working on the A595 and Dalston Road, meaning access to the village will not be possible from Carlisle via Dalston
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Train services resume after broken down freight causes disruption
Train services are resuming this morning (June 18) after a freight failure yesterday. The freight train, for Sellafield, broke down between Millom and Bootle railway stations in West Cumbria, blocking the line at Silecroft which caused major disruption
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Breaking news and traffic updates from across Cumbria for June 18
12:22pm Cumbria police have put out a warning for motorists as a weather warning has been issued.
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Prolific thief jailed for stealing charity cashbox from British Heart Foundation
A PROLIFIC shoplifter is back behind bars after she callously stole a charity box from a West Cumbria branch of the British Heart Foundation. Kimberley Bennewith, 35, pleaded guilty to a total of three charges when she appeared in front of magistrates
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Venue to welcome the God of Hellfire at all-day event
An all-day prog rock event featuring the God of Hellfire himself is coming to Cumbria. Carlisle venue The Brickyard will host Arthur Brown, known for his long musical career, notably his title as the God of Hellfire as he proclaims in the 1968
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READERS' CHOICE: Top five beaches to visit in North and West Cumbria
WITH summer finally here and the weather starting to heat up many of us will want to head to the beach. The West Coast of Cumbria has an abundance of towns and villages with stunning areas of coastline. Whilst many are tourist hotspots in
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'Jealous' burglar caused £3,000 of damage as he trashed victim's home
AN INTRUDER who comprehensively trashed the home of a Whitehaven man during a burglary was motivated by "jealousy," a court heard. Daniel Rafferty, 35, raided the house where his former girlfriend’s new partner lives, causing widespread damage
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Fire prompts Cumberland Council to urge battery recycling
People across Cumberland are being urged to dispose of batteries safely - after a refuse vehicle fire in Carlisle. Cumberland Council has emphasised the dangers of disposing batteries in regular household waste, following last week's fire incident
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Collective action ballot opens for GPs across Cumbria
The BMA’s national ballot for collective action has opened for GPs in Cumbria. GP members who run their surgeries will vote on whether to support the BMA’s call for collective action. The decision to launch the ballot came after the BMA formally
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'Cracking signing' - Carlisle United fans share views on arrival of Cameron Harper
CARLISLE United fans have shared their views after the Blues announced the signing of Scottish defender Cameron Harper. The 22-year-old joins Carlisle United on a three-year-deal from Inverness Caledonian Thistle, the club which he joined at age
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Road closures: Three for drivers over the next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Carlisle will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But the news isn't too bad, with all of them only expected to cause slight delays, of less than ten minutes. The latest expected works
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Special events to boost tourism funds
To help reach its 2024 fundraising target, Cumbria Tourism is holding a series of special fundraising events and activities throughout the year. Six staff from Cumbria Tourism are currently participating in Cumbria Community Foundation’s six-week
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Grants available to bring back hedgerows in Cumbria
Grants are now available for organisations, businesses and schools to plant, maintain, celebrate and study hedgerows in Cumbria. Kendal-based charity, the Lake District Foundation has a pot of £5,000 on hand as part of a project called the Real
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Youngsters learn about nature in Paragon Vets' wellbeing garden
Cumbrian children got a taste of the great outdoors courtesy of Paragon Vets in Dalston. The 29 youngsters, all aged four or five, from the reception class at St Michael’s CE Primary School, spent an afternoon at Paragon’s wellbeing garden to commemorate
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Luxury locomotive travels through Cumbria on iconic journey
A LUXURY train pulled into Carlisle over the weekend bringing back the glamour of the golden age of steam. The Northern Belle gives passengers a glimpse into how the upper class travelled in the 1920s in sumptuous interiors and with quality food
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Promising step made towards reopening pub as shares exceed target
The group behind a mission to bring a pub back to life has reached another milestone. An offer to buy shares in The Miners Arms in Nenthead has closed, with the full amount raised exceeding the target. The Miners Arms Community Pub Ltd (MACPL
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Cafe to host an evening of bikes and brews after successful first event
A café will welcome a cohort of bikers for a themed event tonight after a successful gathering earlier this month. The Buttered Cat, in Treasury Court, Carlisle, had its own ‘bike night’ on June 4 as a trial, and welcomed a small group of motorbike
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Scottish Pink Floyd tribute act 'looking forward' to first gig in Carlisle
A Scottish Pink Floyd tribute act is looking forward to playing Carlisle for the first time next month. Mac Floyd will play The Brickyard on July 19 this year, providing over two hours of classic Pink Floyd music live. Spanning the entire discography
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Schools to come together for this year's Cumbria School Games
Hundreds of children and young people will take part in this year's Cumbria School Games. Taking place on June 27, the spectacle is set to draw over 800 youngsters from across the county to Carlisle's Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Sands Centre,
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Woman's XL Bully dog was running free on city street
MAGISTRATES have ordered the destruction of a Carlisle woman’s dog after it was confirmed that it was an illegal XL Bully. Police seized the dog after neighbours reported seeing it running loose in the city’s Runnerstone Court area of the city