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Popular Carlisle business to move to bigger and better location
A popular Carlisle business has confirmed that it will move to a new location later this year. Castle Chocolates, a luxury chocolate shop in the heart of the city centre, has been providing sweet treats to the people of Carlisle since owner Keith
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Mapped: See how Cumbrian constituencies voted in the 2019 general election
With the general election just weeks away, there is no doubt that Cumbrian households will be considering their vote. Among the party leaders hoping to be successful are the Conservative's Rishi Sunak, Labour's Sir Keir Starmer and the Liberal
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Carlisle Racecourse is revving up for an exciting weekend
Monster trucks will take over a popular Carlisle venue for a weekend of excitement and adrenaline. Carlisle Racecourse is set to host the monster truck show and funfair on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23. The monster trucks will be revving
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Cumbrians 'having the time of their lives' as they support England at the Euros 2024
CUMBRIA'S raffle king has been enjoying the Euro's in Germany as he tours the country supporting England during the competition. Ryan Dodgson from Workington, who owns Northern Competitions based in the town, has joined other supporters from Cumbria
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Former Carlisle United loanee joins Scottish Championship side Ayr United
FORMER Carlisle United loanee Ethan Walker has moved to Scottish Championship side Ayr United. The 21-year-old winger has signed a two-year deal with the club that is currently managed by former Celtic midfielder Scott Brown after the expiration
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Lorry driver whose 'momentary lapse' caused fatal A66 collision is sentenced
A LORRY driver whose "momentary" carelessness caused a fatal head-on collision on the A66 in Cumbria could offer no explanation for why he lost control of his vehicle. The tragedy happened on A66 a mile east of Kirkby Thore in December 2021 and
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Detectives investigating number of offences in Carlisle City Centre on July 18
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or potential victims who have not come forward after a number of incidents were reported to police on June 18 in Carlisle City Centre. The incidents include attempted burglary reported at a businesses on Castle
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66-year-old male appears in court after criminal damage offences in Carlisle
A 66-year-old male appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court late last month following an investigation into criminal damage of motor vehicles earlier this year. Following an investigation by a local community beat officer into a series of criminal
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Charity urges people to ask general election candidates about tackling poverty
A CHARITY is encouraging people to ask their local candidates how they plan to tackle poverty in Whitehaven. Debt help charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), runs a debt centre in Whitehaven in partnership with St. John’s Hensingham and other
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Motorist denies possessing £80k amphetamine consignment with intent to supply
A MOTORIST accused of transporting amphetamine worth up to £80,000 along the motorway through Cumbria has denied any wrongdoing. Steve Little, 45, appeared before a district judge at Carlisle’s Rickergate court, where he denied possessing the Class
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Varied live music programme unveiled at Carlisle Cathedral
A series of musical events from choral and classical, to jazz, folk, rock and pop have been announced at Carlisle Cathedral. On Friday, June 28, the Summer Gala Concert takes place, bringing together the Girl and Boy Choristers, Consort Choir and
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Pub manager who crashed car into bollards 'only had a bottle of wine and two vodkas'
A PUB manager who crashed her car while more than three times the drink-drive limit told police she’d ‘only had a bottle of wine and two vodkas’. Nadia Foster, 51, was on her way to help her daughter when her Volvo collied with some bollards at
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Carlisle woman celebrates receiving British citizenship
A Kurdish woman is celebrating receiving her British citizenship six years after coming to Carlisle as a refugee from northern Syria. When Shireen Hameh first arrived in the city at 19 years old, she had to quickly adjust to a new culture and learn
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Drug-driver under influence of cannabis banned for three years
A DRUG-DRIVER who was more than twice the cannabis limit has been banned from the roads for three years. Grant Wilson, 32, had been driving a Volkswagen Golf on the A596 in Maryport when the offence took place on January 3. A sample of blood
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Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules
There are lots of laws and rules motorists need to follow when it comes to driving their car on UK roads, including parking. Many will know there are plenty of reasonable, safe spots to leave vehicles when out and about, but there are some areas
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Independent school with a reputation for excellence
Austin Friars, in the heart of Carlisle, continues to be the first choice for parents considering independent day education in Cumbria and South West Scotland. Established in 1951, it has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality
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'I really felt like I belonged in the hospitality trade'
As proprietor of fine dining Lounge on the Green and Japanese and Korean-inspired Oka, James Hill is a well-known local restaurateur. He studied at Carlisle College, opening his first restaurant, Bijou, in 2007, and is the former owner of Quarter
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Police told they can keep investigating driver's suspicious £7k
DETECTIVES at Cumbria Constabulary have been told that they can continue holding £7,000 of suspicious cash that officers seized from a motorist. The money was found hidden inside a child’s car seat after police stopped a car that was in the Spadeadam
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best News & Star Camera Club images from members. These are the top three. Mark Dunbavan shared this picture from Ennerdale Water. Mark Dunbavan shared this picture from Ennerdale Water (Image: News and Star Facebook
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Paedophile who had illegal trip to Gretna claimed he did not know it was in Scotland
A “DANGEROUS” paedophile who moved to Carlisle flouted a strict sexual harm prevention order by taking a bus trip to Gretna. Paul Andrew Parsons, 62, who is not allowed to travel outside of England or Wales without giving prior notice to his police
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Dedication and hard work pays off for west Cumbrian business owner
A west Cumbrian woman's dedication and hard work is paying off as she celebrates the opening of her third physio clinic in the area. Tash Barnes, owner of West Lakes Health, is on a mission to support as many people as possible through her work
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Consultation on Aspatria Battery storage facility that could power 162,000 homes
RESIDENTS and interested parties have until Monday (June 24) to submit comments about a proposed battery storage facility in Aspatria. Net Zero Seventeen plans to build the facility on agricultural land at West Farm in West Street, off the A596
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14 Solar panel plan for Brampton revealed to Cumberland Council planners
A TOTAL of 14 ground mounted solar panels could be placed in the Brampton area if the plans are approved by planners at Cumberland Council. The planning application is for a site next to The Lodge, in The Woodlands in Hayton and, according to a
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Carlisle City Centre bank signs submitted to planners
PLANS for new signs at a Carlisle city centre bank have been submitted to Cumberland Council for consideration by planners. The proposed site is the branch of HSBC, at the junction of English Street and Bank Street, and the application is for both
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Penrith's Omega Proteins 'revolutionary' heat network proposals approved by council
PLANS to provide a heat network to connect three different sites in Penrith have been given the go-ahead – in what the applicant says is the first scheme of its kind in Cumbria. Members of Eden local area planning committee approved proposals from
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Carlisle school Austin Friars given permission to build new Sport Hall
A FORMER art block at a Carlisle school can be demolished to enable work for a new sports hall to take place planners at Cumberland Council have ruled. The decision was made on Monday (June 17) which means the work can now proceed at Austin Friars
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Cumbria: 50 years a film and TV star
With its wealth of stunning landscapes and varied locations – from city to countryside, castles to coast – Cumbria is a fantastic place to film. So from the biggest British TV dramas to major Hollywood blockbusters, it’s no surprise so many
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Inflation figures show promising signs of imminent rate cut, Chamber says
National inflation easing proves promising that an interest rate cut is imminent, a Cumbrian business-to-business organisation has said. Inflation has returned to the two per cent target for the first time in almost three years in what comes at
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'One of a kind exhibition' to open in Rheged to celebrate illustrator Jackie Morris
AN exhibition, Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond and Before, celebrating over 30 years of the work of Jackie Morris will open at Rheged. Jackie Morris is a prize-winning, internationally best-selling illustrator, wildlife artist, and author, best
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Man sets up fundraiser for red squirrel charity in memory of his late mother
A fundraiser has been set up for a red squirrel conservation charity in memory of a person who loved seeing them in the Lakes. Rob Parsons, a 53-year-old farm worker and amateur photographer, set up a Just Giving page. He is aiming to raise
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The Specials tribute to light up Carlisle for 40th anniversary show
The world’s most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records legends, The Specials, are set to perform in Carlisle early next year. Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic number one single 'Too Much Too Young' with a
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Looking back at Carlisle's first comprehensive school throughout the years.
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at St Aidan's School in Carlisle throughout the years. The school was one of Carlisle’s first comprehensive schools. St Aidan’s School was formed in 1970 after the closure of the Carlisle & County
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Looking back at local primary and junior schools in our area
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at Longtown Junior School throughout the years. Longtown Junior School closed on August 31 2002. In September 2002, Longtown Primary School was opened as a result of the merger of the separate Infant
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Carlisle in anticipation for upcoming teenage market
Buzz of anticipation as Carlisle gears up for this Saturday’s Teenage Market. The lively event, held on June 22 outside the Old Town Hall in the Market Square, was initiated in Stockport by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt to transform town
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Suspected drink-driver pretended to be unconscious after arriving at police station
A SUSPECTED drink-driver pretended to be unconscious after being taken to the police station to provide a breath sample. Alisha Johnston, 25, came to the attention of police while driving a Ford C-Max vehicle on Clints Brow in Egremont on June
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Carlisle mum fundraising for human hair wig after Alopecia diagnosis
A Carlisle woman suffering from a rare form of alopecia is hoping to raise enough funds to buy her a long-lasting human-hair wig. Kiana Camm was recently diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis, a condition which causes complete loss of hair on the
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Cumberland area house prices increased more than North West average in April
House prices increased by 0.8 per cent across the Cumberland Council area in April, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4.2 per cent over the last year. The average
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Council accused of 'failing to consider residents' regarding planning
Councillors are being accused of ‘failing to consider residents’ when they discuss planning applications from a divisive factory. Planning applications passed by Westmorland and Furness Council for the Penrith-based Omega Proteins animal-rendering
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Football photographer's work showcased at Manchester exhibition
A football photographer's work is being showcased as part of an exhibition in Manchester. Stuart Roy Clarke has been a football photographer for over 30 years and has showcased his work in a number of exhibitions up and down the country.
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69-year-old man to cycle from Carlisle to London for local charity
An experienced cyclist is taking on a mammoth biking challenge, attempting to travel from Carlisle to London in just 24 hours, to raise vital funds for Eden Valley Hospice. Ian Graham, 69, will set off on his epic journey to the capital, a distance
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How clean is your favourite ice cream shop? Hygiene rating across North Cumbria
AS summer continues, ice cream sellers across North Cumbria will be making a bustling trade. There really is no better way to cool off than to enjoy an ice-cold sweet treat from one of the county's ice cream vendors. Here at Newsquest, we've
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New 10k race added to Cumbria's biggest running event
Ahead of the 40th staging of Cumbria's biggest half marathon event, organisers have confirmed that there will be a brand new 10k race for this year's event. The Great Cumbrian Run, scheduled for Sunday October 6, is organised by Sport in Action
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Aesthetic students to gain hands-on opportunities through partnership
Carlisle College has joined forces with VL Aesthetics to support its Foundation Degree students' practical skills in aesthetics. The partnership will benefit second-year students on the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Aesthetic Principles and Clinical
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Band cited as major influence on Nirvana's Kurt Cobain to headline venue this year
A band known for being a favourite of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is coming to Cumbria. The Vaselines, a Scottish indie rock band, have left an indelible mark of their own on the music scene despite their relatively brief initial existence.
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30,000 election votes 'wasted' in Carlisle according to campaign group
More than 30,000 votes could go to waste in Carlisle in the upcoming general election according to an electoral reform group. Voters in the Carlisle constituency can expect to see 30,143 of their votes go to waste in the upcoming general election
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New art exhibition unveils transgender woman’s' chaotic life'
A new art exhibition exploring a transgender woman’s ‘beautifully bleak and chaotic life’ will go on show from today. Grace Oni Smith, an oil painter from West Cumbria, explores various parts of her life in her art, from working as an international