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Terell Thomas on joining Carlisle United, international football and more...
Listen to new Carlisle United defender Terell Thomas talking about his move to Brunton Park, his journey in football, international experience, what attracted him to Cumbria and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our chat with the summer
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Five words that revealed a lot about how the powerful regard the lower leagues
Carlisle United and their fellow lower-league clubs will be shown at least 20 times on Sky this coming season. Great, in one respect. Not in others, such as the Blues and their peers joining the higher clubs whose fans have long faced disjointed
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Patterdale Mountain Rescue team save lost Lake District walker
A walker lost in the Lake District this morning was swiftly saved by a local mountain rescue team. Patterdale MRT received a message from police just after 11am this morning (Sunday June 30) informing them of a person lost on Hallin fell asking
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Harbour landmark to go blue for national campaign next week
Whitehaven harbour is set to play a role in a national campaign next week. The 'Go Blue for Meso' initiative is a campaign attempting to raise awareness about mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos, and the other dangers that come as a result
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Carlisle Police confirm crackdown on inconsiderate drivers
Carlisle Police have confirmed that there will be a crackdown on careless and inconsiderate driving. Following a number of offences on King Street in Wigton, the police have suggested on Facebook that they will beginning to monitor the area more
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In case you missed it: Some of the top stories in Cumbria this week
We've rounded up some of the biggest stories from across north and west Cumbria in the past week. Banned Carlisle motorist drove a three times the speed limit A banned Carlisle motorist who sped away from police at up to three times the speed
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Blues' supporters' trust looks set for name change
Carlisle United's supporters' trust could be set for another name change after canvassing members' views. CUOSC asked members to take part in a survey seeking their views on a possible change of name and logo. The trust revealed the results
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Nineteen-year-old's sexual interest in 15-year-old exposed by paedophile hunters
AN ONLINE paedophile hunting group publicly exposed a 19-year-old Whitehaven man after he attempted to communicate sexually with a boy he believed was 15. Jack William Fleming, who is now 20, had a panic attack when activists tracked him down and
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Vintage model train group to host special event for 25th anniversary
A vintage model train group which has been running in Cumbria for 25 years will mark its anniversary with a special weekend event in July. The Hornby Railway Collectors Association boasts around 2500 members worldwide, with the Border Counties
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Exquisite 4-bedroom detached farmhouse hits the market in Carlisle
A spacious four-bedroom detached farmhouse boasting 7.5 acres of land has hit the market in Kirkbampton, Carlisle. The property was recently posted by Kate Robson Estate Agent for £750,000 and offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception
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House prices for first-time buyers in region have risen by 20 per cent since 2019
THE average house price across the Cumberland Council area for first-time buyers has risen by a fifth over the past five years, new figures show. It comes as property website Rightmove said the typical mortgage payment for first-time buyers has
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Penrith train station fundraiser brings in £10k for local charity
Penrith railway station’s charity bookshelf has now raised an incredible £10,000 for the local mountain rescue team. Located in the booking hall, the bookshelf was established in 2015 and offers rail customers looking for a read on their journey
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Carlisle amputee football star captains his side to cup glory
Carlisle amputee football star Thomas Atkinson is celebrating a weekend of cup glory. The Cumbrian captained Portsmouth to victory over Everton in the final of the FA Disability Cup at St George's Park. Goalkeeper Atkinson, from Belle Vue,
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Carlisle Police officers visit bars as part of Ask for Angela campaign
Officers from Carlisle Police's Special Constabulary have over the past week been out in the pubs and clubs of Carlisle delivering posters and engaging with bar and door staff around the Ask For Angela campaign supported by Cumbria Police. All
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Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team complete two rescues
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team completed a near seven-hour rescue yesterday, while also being called out to two other jobs. At just after 3.15pm on June 29 Cumbria Police informed Patterdale MRT of an incident near to the summit of Helvellyn.
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Road safety camera van locations confirmed for Sunday June 30
Cumbria Police have confirmed their road safety camera van locations for today (Sunday June 30). Today's road safety camera vans will be operating on the A689 between Brampton and Nenthead, the A686 between Alston and Penrith, the A66 east of
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Live breaking news updates from Cumbria on Sunday June 30
10:42am Patterdale MRT had a busy day yesterday, completing two rescues in the Lake District, while Penrith MRT were also
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Listed Carlisle building seeks permission for replacement windows
PLANS to replace the windows at a listed building in the Carlisle area have been submitted to Cumberland Council. The application is St Anns House in Etterby Scaur and, according to a planning statement, it is a Category 2 Listed building located
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Why business is blooming for a local florist
The residents of West Cumbria who are in the know are members of an exclusive club. Only those within a 20-mile mile radius of Low Clifton, between Cockermouth and Workington, can buy the exquisite bouquets grown and created at Cumberland Flower
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Stereophonics' Jamie Morrison on new band 86Tvs and the joy of the process
FOR some artists the most rewarding aspect of creating art is the process itself. This is something Jamie Morrison, Stereophonics drummer and member of supergroup 86TVs knows all to well, so much so that the band's debut album took seven years
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First phase of homes in Lake District development hit the market
The first homes in a new housing development, set in the heart of the Lake District, have been launched onto the market. David Britton Estates is the sole agent for Swallows Rise, a collection of 19 houses and five bungalows nestled in the tranquil
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NHS Melissa bus visits school to teach students about radiology
THIS week the NHS Melissa Bus visited a school in West Cumbria. The idea behind this was for staff from North Cumbria Integrated Care to discuss career opportunities with young people at The Whitehaven Academy. The young people got to learn
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Carlisle United's Aaron Hayden: 'I'm calmer now - more of a leader'
“You have to have a short memory as a footballer,” says Aaron Hayden. “Not everyone remembers everything. You have to always think about the next game.” This is how the returning Carlisle United defender prefers to be: looking forward, not back
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'Work from home' property with stunning views hits market for £675,000
A 'work from home' property that 'keeps on giving' has hit the market for £675,000. Nestled on the edge of Curthwaite, a sizable four/five bedroom detached house with extensive gardens and a large workshop awaits a new owner. Set in about three-quarters
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Spacious 'hidden gem' residence for sale in serene location
A luxurious five-bedroom property in Ruleholme has hit the market for £575k. Name South House, the property is set in a small hamlet, down a no-through road and half a mile from the A689, the spacious house has been recently renovated. The
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LGBT charity to conduct outreach work in Cumbrian town
An LGBT youth charity is conducting outreach work looking at the need for a dedicated service in one of the county’s most rural areas. Pride in North Cumbria (PiNC), a charity for young LGBT people which has a base in Carlisle, and a recently-opened
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Woman who assaulted police can't go on holiday after being given alcohol tag
A WOMAN who assaulted a police officer will have to cancel a holiday to Spain after being given an alcohol tag. Chloe Gillespie, 25, pushed an officer who referred to her dog as ‘a little rat’ while he was at her property to arrest another woman
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John Paul Jones: How much do you know about the naval folk hero?
NOWADAYS Whitehaven is a quiet seaside town, but if we were to go back to the 1700s it was a bustling, vibrant, internationally-renowned port. One figure who stood out from this era was John Paul Jones, a character so intriguing and notorious that
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GP completes triathlon to inspire patients, friends and family into fitness
SEASCALE GP Dr Raghu Vedapanakal, who completed the gruelling Lakesman triathlon, has said he wants to inspire his patients, friends and family into fitness activities to stay healthy. In spring 2021, Dr Raghu was returning home after weekend at
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Callout made for all LGBT Cumbrians to complete survey
A survey for Cumbria’s LGBT community has been launched to determine needs and gaps in current services. It’s organised by LGBT youth charity Pride in North Cumbria (PiNC), based in Carlisle, which hopes the Big Cumbrian LGBTQI+ Survey will get
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Popular food festival heading to Carlisle for first time
A HUGELY popular food festival is set to make its first-ever appearance in Carlisle later this year. Taste Cumbria, which has drawn in crowds made up of thousands at Wigton, Maryport and Cockermouth over the years, will be headed to Carlisle to
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MWD's Bakery in Carlisle marks fifth anniversary after 'hardest year' yet
A Carlisle bakery is celebrating after reaching its fifth anniversary earlier this week. Martin Douglas fulfilled a life long dream when he opened MWD's Bakery, just a short while after he was made redundant from his previous job. He started
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Final preparations underway for StagedRight summer production of Barnum
FINAL preparations are underway for Carlisle’s award-winning youth theatre company’s highly anticipated summer show. Tickets are still available to see StagedRight’s production of Barnum at the Circus marquee at Eden Golf Club following the ‘devastating
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City street redevelopment on track for summer opening
Carlisle's Devonshire Street facelift is on track for a summer launch, Cumberland Council has announced. The revamp, which aims to breathe new life into the area, is making significant progress with this week seeing grouting completed, installation
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Business owner finds freedom and adventure in the Lake District
A Carlisle business owner has found freedom in the great Cumbrian countryside as he takes on new role as a mountain guide. Luke Jackson, 34, is striking the balance between work and setting a good example for his children with his new venture
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Cumbrian cricket club aiming to make the sport accessible for everyone
The beginning of July marks the start of disability pride month and one Cumbrian cricket club is doing all they can to make the sport accessible for all. Penrith Cricket Club have confirmed that they will host three free events next month, specifically
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Rolex watch thief with gambling addiction wishes to reform, court told
A "SOPHISTICATED" thief who specialised in targeting high-value watches worked with an accomplice to steal Rolexes worth £51,600 from a Kendal jewellery store, a court heard. A repeat offender who has 17 aliases, Bagasan Graham, 32, has a long
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Looking back at shops and businesses on Fisher Street in Carlisle
IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at at shops and businesses on Fisher Street in Carlisle throughout the years. Some of the more famed buildings include the Fisher Street Presbyterian Chapel. The Quaker meeting house, which was
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Preparing for the next generation of wastewater innovation
My name is Andrew Kendall and I’m the County Business Leader at United Utilities with responsibility for Cumbria. I am a proud Cumbrian, starting as an apprentice at United Utilities back in 2001. I live at Grange-over-Sands and have done all my