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Police make arrest after residents share concern over drug dealing
CARLISLE Police have made an arrest after residents share their concerns over drug dealings. Residents in the Belah area told police their concerns and said that "there is regular drug dealing near to my home." Yesterday, PC Gemmell & PC Beal
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Another chance to see the Red Arrows fly over Cumbria this weekend
IF you missed the Red Arrows fly over on Friday, there will be another chance to catch them over Carlisle tomorrow (June 22). There will be another opportunities to see the Red Arrows this weekend as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will be
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Former Carlisle United Academy product joins Workington Reds
FORMER Carlisle United Academy product Josh Galloway has joined Workington Reds. The 22-year-old makes the move to Borough Park after his two-year spell at Annan Athletic came to an end. Galloway joined Carlisle United’s academy system at
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16-year-old arrested for burglary after recent press release leads to bust
OFFICERS in the Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested a 16-year-old for a burglary and attempted burglaries. PC Hannah from the Neighbourhood Policing Team led the investigation into a burglary and 3 attempted burglaries on Scotch Street, Carlisle
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'Dad I love you' - Missing man returns home after family's plea
CUMBRIA Police have confirmed a man has returned home after a plea from family in the search for the Penrith man. Darren Douthwaite, 37, from Penrith had not been seen or contacted since Wednesday June 19 at 5:50pm. Darren was last seen in the
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Jail warning for man who stabbed person on city street
A CARLISLE man who carried out a stabbing attack on a residential city street has been warned he is facing a jail sentence. Graeme Armstrong, 34, appearing before the city's crown court via a video link from the prison where he is being held, committed
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Local MP's election billboards defaced with words 'vote 4 genocide'
CONSERVATIVE Parliamentary Candidate for Carlisle, John Stevenson, has had his election billboards defaced during his campaign. The billboards were graffitied over with the words 'vote 4 genocide'. John Stevenson took to Twitter with a video show
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Carlisle death notices and funeral announcements from the News And Star
The News And Star published 22 death notices last week. Every week, the News And Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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'Positive results' at Hammonds Pond say Police despite continued ASB incidents
Cumbria Police have insisted that they are seeing ‘positive results’ at an anti-social behaviour hotspot in Carlisle. Hammonds Pond has been at the venue for a number of anti-social behaviour incidents over the past 18 months and beyond and the
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University secures place as one of the best in the north-west
The University of Cumbria is one of the top universities in the north-west for graduate outcomes, according to a national survey. 97.3 per cent of graduates from the University of Cumbria are employed or studying 15 months after graduating with
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How good is your eyesight? Take this vision test to find out
Want to know how good your vision is? Then look no further as this eyesight test is perfect. Helping mark the Euros, which are well underway, Live Football Tickets has created an impossible football-themed test. A task for even the most eagle-eyed
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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Allerdale police officers gifted a present from down under
ALLERDALE police officers were gifted a present all the way from Australia. PC's 2758 and 2656 have received a thank you gift all the way from Adelaide, Australia after they offered a helping hand to tourists. A few weeks ago, both officers
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M6 cannabis courier hooked on expensive cars works with celebrities, court told
A YOUNG man who was spending too much on expensive cars he could not afford was caught transporting three kilos of cannabis along the M6. Mohammud Haque, 20, was caught at 4.10am on February 20 near to Southwaite when patrolling police officers
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Judge takes 'exceptional course' with drug dealer who is turning life around
A FORMER soldier from Penrith who bought heroin “in bulk” to save money was caught driving back from Liverpool after collecting the drug. As the police officers who stopped his car on the M6 were driving him to the station for a “more thorough
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Readers react to 'wonderful news' of indie shop's expansion
WE shared the news that 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
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
Here are the best News & Star Camera Club images shared by members. These are the top three. Craig Slater's image looking towards St Bees from Nethertown station. Craig Slater's image looking towards St Bees from Nethertown station (Image
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The Lake District's mysterious Tizzie-Whizie that was born to fleece tourists
A whole host of folklore tales and fascinating stories revolve around Windermere, the Lake District's largest lake. One of the most intriguing tales is the story behind the legendary Tizzie-Whizie. It was allegedly first spotted by a Bowness
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Lake District school where happiness equals success
Keswick School is in a unique position overlooking the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. Touted as one of the best ‘gold-star non-fee-paying schools in the land’, we regularly feature as one of the top performers in NW England in the Telegraph
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£4.25 million property with 11-bedroom appears on the market
AN 11 bedroom property in Penrith costing £4,250,000 has hit the market in Penrith. The property named The Nunnery is located in the Eden Valley, close to the village of Kirkoswald. The property sits in an elevated yet sheltered position, set back
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Looking back at the city's hotels throughout the years
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at memories from the Crown and Mitre Hotel in Carlisle throughout the years. The iconic building that stands in Carlisle dates back to 1905. The website for the hotel says: "The Crown and
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'Impulsive' young man with ADHD carried out deliberate act - inquest
AN ‘EXTREMELY impulsive’ young man with ADHD carried out a deliberate act which caused his death, an inquest found. Finley Abbott was described by loved-ones as a ‘caring, loving, loyal young man’ who made his mark on all who knew him. The 21
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Georgian-style mansion now on the market
A Georgian-style mansion, in the Lambley Bank area of Scotby near Carlisle, is now on the market. Eden House is a five-bedroom property that incorporates a one-bedroom annex with independent accessibility. With almost 5,000 square feet of living
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A glimpse into the future of tourism
A HIGH-PROFILE line-up of speakers is taking shape for one of the showpiece events of the 50th anniversary year. Cumbria Tourism is teaming up with English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues to bring a prestigious summit focusing on innovation
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Thrash metal band Xentrix to rock The Brickyard this November
Thrash metal band Xentrix will play Carlisle in November as part of their UK tour. The band, formed in 1985 by guitar player, Chris Astley, is set to celebrate their 35th anniversary with a tour across the UK. Xentrix, renowned within the British
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Improvement works officially underway on English Street
Work has officially started on Carlisle's southern entrance to create a more vibrant area with road closures and bus route changes set to take place in the future. Cumberland Council is working with Story Contracting to improve the area around
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New recruits on training programme welcomed by Cumbria police
Police in Cumbria have welcomed eight new recruits to an apprenticeship programme. The recruits have enrolled onto th Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) entry programme. A spokesperson for Cumbria Constabulary said: “We wish them
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Benidorm star to headline gig later this year
A comedy actor known for appearing on Benidorm will headline a gig later this year. Crissy Rock, who portrayed Janey York in the long-running summer holiday sitcom Benidorm, and debuted in Ken Loache’s 1994 film Ladybird Ladybird, is hitting the
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West Cumbria Parish council resigns over 'backlash' over grass verges row
A FORMER parish councillor has spoken out following a community backlash, which has caused all members of one village parish council to resign from the organisation. All seven members of the Broughton Moor Parish Council have resigned their positions
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Watchtree Nature Reserve's 10k race returns for sold-out event
Watchtree Nature Reserve hosted their 2024 10k Race earlier this week for the second year of their successful running series. The event, which was held on Wednesday 19 June, has grown in popularity, rising from 150 entries in 2023, to selling out
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Runners pass through Penrith and Carlisle on 1k mile journey
A group of runners are passing through Penrith and Carlisle as they travel 1,000 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats. The 25 runners are taking part in Run Britannia, and will pass through the towns on June 21 and June 22. This fully supported
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Managing director to share success at networking event
The managing director of one of Cumbria’s fastest-growing businesses will share his formula for success at Carlisle Youth Zone Business Breakfast. Nicky Gordon founded Genesis Homes in Penrith in 2017. The business has grown from building 10 homes
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Cockermouth Chamber 'baffled' by Kirkgate crane collision incident after road closure
COCKERMOUTH Traders say they are 'baffled' as to why a large crane was driven down Kirkgate which was too narrow and led to the corner building being damaged. Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade have said the consequent closure of Kirkgate
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Firefighters to run car crash 'demonstration' at carnival
Firefighters will be running a car crash demonstration at a carnival later today. Wigton Fire Station firefighters said the demonstration will happen at Barton Laws field between 2pm and 3pm for Wigton Carnival. It will be a chance for people
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Mountain rescuers train vital skills on the fells
Mountain rescuers recently did a training exercise, practising techniques used to save lives on the fells. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team (PMRT) said their training, on Wednesday, June 19, involved practising their technique when lowering a stretcher
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Carlisle United players and owners reveal dream opening day fixture
A number of Carlisle United players and the Blues owners have revealed their dream opening day fixture. Paul Simpson's squad are set to return for pre-season training on Monday, June 24, two days before the Blues will find out their schedule for
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Cumbrian sub post-masters affected by major Post Office data breach
A number of sub postmasters across North and West Cumbria have been affected by a massive data leak by the Post Office. The data breach involved a document which listed the names and addresses of more than 500 claimants in the ‘Alan Bates and others
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Cumbrian car lovers invited to attend vintage show in Penrith this weekend
A hugely popular vintage car festival is set to return to Cumbria this weekend for its 23rd edition. Great British Motor Shows will celebrate classic cars from the Lake District, borders and beyond, with the 23rd Classic Cars in the Park on Sunday
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Supermarket chain confirms 'difficult decision' to pull out of Cumbrian store plans
A MAJOR supermarket chain has confirmed that they will no longer open a new store in Workington - as they make the 'difficult decision' to put the development site back up for sale. The supermarket chain Lidl GB have said that over the years their
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Cumbria's LGBT community voices election hopes
IN the lead-up to the general election, people from Cumbria’s LGBT community have offered their thoughts, pitches, and wishes for the next load of MPs who will represent the county. Many of Cumbria’s parliamentary candidates have spoken much on
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Old Fire Station to host four comedians in one night in September
Four famous comedians will entertain a Carlisle crowd later this year at Avalon's Comedy Network night. Tiff Stevenson, best known for her roles in The Office and appearances on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats, will be one of four big names
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Schoolchildren from across Cumbria put culinary skills to test in cooking competition
SCHOOLCHILDREN from across West Cumbria put their culinary skills to the test in a cookery competition at Lakes College. The first Lakes Chef Showdown saw pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Solway Community School, Beacon Hill Community