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New Carlisle United signing Ethan Robson: 'These are the things I can bring...'
Listen to our interview with Ethan Robson as we caught up with the new Carlisle United signing at the Blues Store on kit launch day. Click on the Play button below to hear our chat with the former Sunderland and MK Dons midfielder.
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Four people stopped from going through road closure as part of police patrol
FOUR drivers have been stopped from going through a road closure in Workington, following high visibility patrols by police. Allerdale police have been on hi-visibility patrol on Mossbay Road this evening, June 27 following reports of drivers ignoring
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Two people arrested in Cumbrian town after misuse of drugs warrants carried out
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of possessions with intent to supply cocaine, after warrants were carried out in Aspatria. Today, June 27 Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted two misuse of drugs warrants in Harriston, Aspatria
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Two arrested for possession with intent to supply
A 30-year-old woman and 31-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine. It follows after Allerdale's Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted two misuse of drugs warrants in Harriston, Aspatria. The duo were arrested on
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Carlisle United owner's message amid "dramatic changes" at club
Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak has spoken of his excitement at the summer of “dramatic change” at Brunton Park. And the American businessman has stressed the importance of backing from fans and the business community to give United the best chance
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Junior doctors begin 11th round of strike action across North and West Cumbria
JUNIOR Doctors from across north and west Cumbria have begun their 11th round of strike action in their long running, national dispute with the government. Health leaders are calling on patients to use 999 or A&E for life-threatening conditions
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Candidate claims he was 'not invited' to hustings - but organisers hit back
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate has hit out a school hustings event claiming he was 'not invited' to the public debate - but the organisers say 'this is not the case' and their 'invitation still stands' ahead of the event this evening. Queen Elizabeth
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Carlisle United's Premier League U21 opponents confirmed in Trophy
Carlisle United will take on Nottingham Forest's Under-21s in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy for the second successive season. The Premier League's young side were drawn in northern group C of the Trophy for the 2024/25 campaign. That will
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Readers react to Honister Pass among Britain's top scenic routes
WE shared the news that a famous mountainous pass in the Lake District has been deemed a 'must for petrolheads and nature lovers alike'. Experts at Hankook Tire UK compiled a handy list of the most scenic drives to help make the most of your self-drive
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Three arrested after late night vehicle fire
Three people have been arrested after a late night vehicle fire. Cumbria police said they were called out to the fire at Eden Mount in Penrith at 11.30pm last night (June 26) to help firefighters from Penrith Fire Station. Two women and a man
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Protest against nuclear waste transport at rail services' open day
CAMPAIGNERS will be bringing 'Thomas the Stank Engine' to a railway open day in protest at the transport of nuclear waste. The demonstration will take place at the Direct Rail Services (DRS) charity open day on July 6 at the DRS Carlisle Kingmoor
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'I went to Belgium to buy whiskey' - second accused in people smuggling trial
A CARLISLE man accused of being part of a plot to smuggle Albanian nationals into the UK told a jury he knew nothing about the conspiracy. Neil Sowerby, 57, took part in two trips to Belgium when he travelled with another Carlisle man from the
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Freemasons make £1000 donation to North Cumbria Foodbank to support children
CUMBRIA Freemasons recently made a donation of £1000 to North Cumbria Food Bank. The money will be used to help provide food bags for children eligible for free school meals during the summer holidays when the schools are closed, approximately
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Drug-driver caught on A595 banned for 18 months
A DRUG-DRIVER caught on the A595 has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 18 months. Carl Cleaver, 45, was driving a BMW on the A595 at Winscales Road on December 10 last year. An evidential sample of blood showed he had 3mcg of Delta
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
We found some of the best News & Star Camera Club images shared by members. Here are the top three. David Harrison's image of the view looking down on Crummock Water from Red Pike. David Harrison's image of the view looking down on Crummock
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Carlisle United face Championship test in Carabao Cup
Carlisle United have been handed a home tie against Championship side Stoke City in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The Potters will visit Brunton Park in the first week of the season. The draw, made this morning, set up the first game
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Phone returned 'in true Cinderella fashion' by anonymous 'knights in shining armour'
A PHONE was returned to its rightful owner ‘in true Cinderella fashion’ yesterday (June 27) by ‘two unknown knights in shining armour’. Copeland Police said last night that a mobile phone was handed in by members of the public at Whitehaven Police
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Mountain rescuers called out to walker who hurt his ankle
Mountain rescuers were called out to help a man who injured his ankle while on England’s highest mountain. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) were called by Cumbria police at 2.13pm on June 19 regarding a walker who had repeatedly stumbled over
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Carlisle United consulted familiar face over new keeper signing
Paul Simpson has revealed that Carlisle United consulted former Blues No1 Tony Caig about new keeper Jude Smith. Caig, the ex-United keeper and coach, is now head of academy goalkeeping at Newcastle United. And Caig’s former club picked up
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New season fixtures revealed for Annan and Murphy's Queens
New-look Annan Athletic will start their second season in Scotland’s third tier with an away trip. The Galabankies, under new boss Wullie Gibson, will head to relegated Cove Rangers for their 2024/25 League One curtain-raiser on August 3. The
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 31C in parts
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Morrisons plans to open 400 new convenience stores across the UK
Morrisons has announced plans to open around 400 convenience stores across the UK as part of plans to take on Aldi and Lidl. The supermarket is planning to open more of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores, aiming to increase its number of small
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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Cumbria: Breaking news, travel and weather - live updates
1:07pm Three people were arrested after a late night vehicle fire that happened last night (June 26). They remain
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Revised plans for home on site of disused bus depot
REVISED plans for a new property replacing a redundant bus depot in Bowness on Solway have been resubmitted to the council. The alterations made to the proposal on land east of Bowness House Farm aim to address previous refusal reasons. Plans
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'I'm innocent': Plumber accused of being part of people smuggling plot
A CARLISLE plumber accused with another man of conspiring to smuggle eight Albanian men into the UK has given his evidence before a jury. At the city’s Crown Court, 35-year-old Paul Watson said the reason for his trip to Belgium in August 2020,
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More than £10,000 raised for Hospice at Home in flagship fundraiser
Over £10,000 has been raised for a popular Cumbrian charity following its flagship fundraising event. Walkers from across the county and further afar gathered in Keswick on Friday June 21 for the Skiddaw Summit at Sunset event, to raise vital
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Fishmonger hopes shark sculpture will give business a fin-tastic boost
AN award-winning fishmonger is hoping the purchase of a huge shark sculpture will give its business profile an added bite. Bell’s Fishmongers in Carlisle recently unveiled the newly-refurbished shark sculpture which currently lives aboard a trailer
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Irish country star returning to village hall for gig
Irish country singer Kenny Paul is set to return to Rosley Village Hall next week. Hailing from a farm near Maghera, Mr Paul performs at hotels and country clubs across the UK, Ireland and Spain. His music repertoire includes country and Irish
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Meet the finalists: Lisa B Hair & Beauty
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted hairdressers and barbers in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. Lisa B Hair & Beauty has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the
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Choral summer show to return next month
A summer choral concert is returning next month. Anything Goes, a show by Brampton and District Choir, promises a ‘fantastic mix of songs old and new’. The concert is directed by Jerry King and accompanied by Michael Oliver. Tickets, which
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Competitions team donate £500 to amateur football club
A COMPETITION team in West Cumbria has donated money to a football club. Cloud Competitions have donated £500 to Cockermouth AFC, this comes after the club won a recent donations poll. They explain that they give back to the community through
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City's brand new brewery set for grand opening
CARLISLE is about to welcome the launch of its first city-centre brewery since 1987. West Walls Brewing Co. will officially open its doors to the public this Saturday (June, 29) from 2pm. After a year of hard graft, Fergus Campbell and Joe
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Open air Shakespeare and Wilde to be performed later this summer
An outdoor theatre company will be putting on shows later this summer. The Pantaloons will put on a production of The Importance Of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde at Talkin Tarn next month. The story is described as a classic comedy of manners
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Bosnian war survivor to share experiences at Srebrenica Memorial Day 2024
A Bosnian War survivor is set to share his harrowing experiences at Cumbria's Srebrenica Memorial Day 2024 event. Jasmin Dajic will speak at the event, held at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Monday, July 8, which provides an invaluable opportunity
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Local authorities and healthcare workers pay respect on Armed Forces Week
LOCAL authorities and healthcare workers in Cumbria have paid their respect on Armed Forces Week. Cumbria Police and North Cumbria Integrated Care each showed their respect towards those who have served in the Armed Forces. A governor at
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WATCH: Carlisle dangerous driver reached 127mph with a child in the car
A BANNED Carlisle motorist who sped away from police at up to three times the speed limit exhibited what an officer said was the “worst” dangerous driving he had seen. After a high-speed journey during which 34-year-old Henry King came close to
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Former Uni of Cumbria students win national award for fell pony film
A short film about efforts to protect Cumbria’s native Fell Ponies has scooped a national Royal Television Society award. University of Cumbria graduates Georgia Costin and Abbey Wilkinson have won the Saving the Planet (undergraduate) category
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Looking back at local primary and junior schools in our area
IN this edition, we are looking back at Trinity School throughout the years. Carlisle’s Trinity School was formed in 1968, this came as the movement towards comprehensive schools took shape in the city. This formation occurred when Carlisle Grammar
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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 Harraby Secondary School throughout the years. The school was established as a concept and built to accommodate the families who lived in the new estate built after the Second World War. Harraby
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Community centre elated by success of 'fantastic' Soul in the Park event
MORTON Manor Community Centre has said that it is elated by the success of its 'fantastic' annual event. The registered charity hosted its free annual Soul in the Park event on Saturday, June 22 The event, which was open to the local community
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Tennis-themed murder mystery play to serve quick wit at community centre
A production of a murder mystery-comedy play themed around tennis will be put on later this summer. Two showings of Crimes on Centre Court will be performed at Brampton Community Centre on August 16 and 17, featuring a small cast by Eden Valley
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Entangled swan rescued as council reiterates 'prohibited' fishing policy
A DISTRESSED young swan has been rescued from Hammond's Pond by a lifesaving charity, after becoming snared by a discarded fishing line. A North Cumbria Search and Rescue (NCSAR) team was drafted in for the operation after Cumberland Council became
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Dad prepares for wing walk in memory of daughter
A BRAVE dad will take to the skies next month to complete a wing walk in memory of his daughter. John Maxwell, of Egremont, will take on the extraordinary challenge to raise money for Danica’s Dream Fund. Danica Maxwell tragically died aged
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Cumbria brothers maintain strong start to British Sidecar Championship campaign
A PAIR of Cumbrian brothers have maintained their strong start to the British Sidecar Championship with another double victory. Jack and Sam Laidlow from Dufton, near Appleby, have been taking the British Sidecar Championship by storm in their
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Community shop to host late night shopping event
A SHOP in West Cumbria is hosting a late-night shopping event. Cleator Moor Community Shop will be hosting a late-night shopping event for one night only on Thursday, July 4, between 5pm and 7pm. This gives people the opportunity to come
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Plans to replace West Coast Main Line bridge over motorway
MAJOR plans to replace a railway bridge over the M6 have been unveiled by Network Rail. The project received prior approval from Westmorland & Furness' planning authority on June 25. The railway company is set to replace the bridge that carries
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Popular Cumbrian film club returns for first time since covid
A popular film club made a triumphant return to Cumbria this week, having been dormant since the pandemic. Alston Moor Film was formed in 1999 and has been run entirely by volunteers in the 25 years since, showing a mixture of blockbusters and
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North Cumbria Integrated Care calls on students to attend career event
NORTH Cumbria Integrated Care is calling on 'budding' medical students to attend a careers event. Students will have to book to attend by Friday, June 28, by emailing Hayley.Nugent@ncic.nhs.uk. The event will take place on July 5 and 6 at
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Carlisle tennis club's new office approved by council
PLANS for retrospective planning permission for a new office at a Carlisle tennis club have been approved by a Cumberland Council planning officer. The application was for an outbuilding, at Chatsworth Lawn Tennis Club in St Aidan’s Road. According
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Man 'obsessed' by ex-partner set up fake dating profile and gave out her number
AN ‘OBSESSED’ former partner who set up fake dating profiles in his victim’s name has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Mark Bew, 40, phoned his ex-partner more than 100 times in one day and gave her number to strangers on an online dating
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Council 'defers' decision on directors' pay which could cost over £500,000
A DECISION over Cumberland Council's directors' and assistant directors' salaries has been deferred until later this year. Members of the authority's staffing committee met at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Wednesday (June 26) to consider three
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Renowned hip hop duo Stereo MC's to play the Old Fire Station
A renowned hip hop and electronic dance duo who have worked with Madonna and U2 amongst others, are set to visit Carlisle later this year. Stereo MC's are the globally revered duo Rob Birch (Rob B) and Nick Hallam (The Head). During the course