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Armer and McCalmont close to leaving Carlisle United
Jack Armer and Alfie McCalmont look set to leave Carlisle United, manager Paul Simpson has confirmed. Defender Armer is the subject of a bid from another club – strongly rumoured to be Burton Albion. And midfielder McCalmont is attracting interest
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New boy scores and Wyke injured as Carlisle United win at Penrith
Penrith 0 Carlisle United 8: A comfortable pre-season opener for Carlisle United was checked by a first-half injury to Charlie Wyke as Paul Simpson’s side returned to action at Penrith. Three goals in the first half and five in the second, including
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Cumbria Police join officers from across the country in Operation Checkpoint
ON Monday night officers from Cumbria were part of Operation Checkpoint, which sees police forces working together to prevent and disrupt criminality within rural communities. Cumbria’s Rural Crime Team were joined by officers from the Firearms
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Vehicle seized for off-road and anti-social driving
A vehicle seen driving off-road and anti-socially has been seized by police. The incident took place on Hartside. The driver is reported for motoring offences, under Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002. Section 59 of the Police Reform Act
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Farmers flock to Farm Open Day
MORE than 70 farmers gathered at the farm open day organised by the Farmer Network. Thanks to funding from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, the Farmer Network was able to organise the event to take place the home of the Bowness Family at Threapland
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Make the most of the Cumbrian coast
Far from the crowds, Cumbria’s coast is a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list, featuring stylish hotels, fascinating attractions and a burgeoning food scene. Food and drink dominates Cumbria’s coastline, from the freshest seafood
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Penrith AFC v Carlisle United - as it happened!
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Last chance to subscribe to our Carlisle United coverage for just £4
Today is your last chance to take advantage of our flash sale which gives you unlimited access to our Carlisle United coverage for just £4. Our discount offer means you can read everything we write about the Blues for the next FOUR months for £4
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Labour win seats in Cumbria despite modest swing
DAYS like this don’t come around very often. For only the fourth time in the past 45 years the government will change from Conservative to Labour, or vice versa. 1979, 1997, 2010 and now 2024 will go down in history as elections that saw a
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Outdoor chess event at Hammond’s Pond in Carlisle on July 11
Discover the world of chess and learn the skills behind the brainteaser game at Hammond’s Pond in Carlisle next week. Run by Cumberland Council and various partners, the event on July 11 will take place between 4.30pm and 6pm. The council has
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Running battles, arrests and play-off drama: Carlisle United police on TV show
If you were in the stands, watching Carlisle United battling Bradford City on that unforgettable play-off day, you may not have noticed what was rumbling beneath. Indeed, not even the police saw it initially: a posse of Bradford fans having found
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Father's pride as son becomes first Labour MP elected to represent Penrith and Solway
IT was an historic evening in Penrith and Solway – not only did the town of Penrith gain its first ever Labour MP, but a well-known Cumbrian political family gained its second. Markus Campbell-Savours, Labour candidate for Penrith and the Solway
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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM
Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the public for the first time as Prime Minister of the UK, saying "we need to move forward together." Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, where he was greeted with applause, he said
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Cumbrian bull leads Carlisle June trade
A RENOWNED Cumbrian Limousin breeder saw his bull capture the top price at the recent breed sale at Carlisle. Craig Ridley, whose family run one of the foremost pedigree Limousin names in the UK, saw his senior bull Westpit Omaha, take the day's
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Freemasons host open garden event raising hundreds for Festival Appeal
CUMBRIA Freemasons held an open garden event to raise funds for their Festival Appeal. The event occurred at their community garden at Parkside, in Cleator Moor. The freemasons raised hundreds for their cause and many people visited the garden
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RSPCA in West Cumbria calls on public to foster smaller dogs
THE RSPCA in West Cumbria is looking for people to take dogs into their homes. The opportunity allows people to foster a dog for a while before it finds its forever home. The RSPCA unit in the area has said that they have had a large influx
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Carlisle fire crews undertake training sessions to help stricken large animals
Carlisle firefighters have been sharpening their skills in helping stricken, larger animals who find themselves in danger. Crews from Carlisle East Fire Station have been visiting the Racehorse Rescue Centre in Carlisle over the past few months
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Jail term for man who took weapons into a street after being attacked by masked thug
A WORKINGTON man who was "savagely beaten" by a masked thug with a baseball bat reacted by returning to the scene with a hammer and a folding saw. But 34-year-old Scott Foster’s decision to take the weapons on to the street outside his Salterbeck
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Shopkeeper caught with cannabis joints by police who could smell the drug
A SHOPKEEPER who was in possession of cannabis while on a suspended sentence order has been spared jail. Police were on foot patrol on Peter Street in Workington on December 15 when they noticed a smell of cannabis coming from Goran Mohamadamin
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NOSTALGIA: Cycling in Cumbria as the world enjoys Tour De France
FOR this Nostalgia edition we will be looking at cycling in Cumbria as audiences around the world enjoy Tour de France. The annual men's cycling race is a multiple stage event held primarily, it is the oldest of the three Grand Tours and is generally
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Readers sceptical over new Greggs development
WE shared the news that plans for a new Greggs at the site of a former doctor's surgery in Carlisle could create 12 new jobs if approved by the council. The site was formerly Eastern Way Surgery which closed in 2022 as South Carlisle Health Care
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Carlisle set for its big Community Raceday
Carlisle Racecourse is gearing up for its annual Community Raceday this weekend. The event at the Durdar track on Saturday sees races named after six local charities. As part of the initiative, £1 from every advanced ticket purchased will be
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Edmondson on Penrith's approach to Carlisle United friendly
Darren Edmondson says his Penrith side will give Carlisle United the most competitive game they can in tonight’s pre-season opener. The Blues start their programme of friendlies with a trip to the Leo Group Stadium to take on a home side managed
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Former Carlisle United man's non-league move - after reference from Simmo
Former Carlisle United loan man Sonny Hilton has made a move in non-league - after a positive reference from Paul Simpson. Hilton, who was with the Blues in the 2022/23 campaign, has joined National League North club Southport ahead of the 2024
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best images from our News & Star Camera Club. These are the top three. Dawn Charlton's image of Crummock Water. Dawn Charlton's image of Crummock Water (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera Club) Otterbield Bay
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Marks and Spencer to launch new service that could spark 'industry wide change'
Marks and Spencer is launching a new clothing repair and alternation service in August. The major retailer has joined forces with the clothing repair and alterations experts SOJO as part of the project. M&S customers will be able to book
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Why isn’t This Morning on TV today? ITV also cancel Lorraine and Loose Women
ITV and BBC soaps including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders have faced a lot of schedule disruption over the last few weeks due to Euro 2024. But this week, another popular ITV programme will be removed from its usual slot for an important
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How did Binface, Beany and Elmo do in the election? Quirky candidates results
The general election results are in and Labour has won a majority after gaining more than 400 seats, seeing Sir Keir Starmer become the next Prime Minister. The Conservatives faced their biggest defeat in history, with a loss of more than 240 seats
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‘Lies and gaslighting’: Carol Vorderman goes on anti-Tory election rant
Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman has condemned years of “corruption, lies and gaslighting” from the Conservative Party as Labour won a landslide General Election victory. Vorderman appeared on Channel 4's live election coverage and began celebrating
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
HERE are some of the best News & Star's Camera Club images shared by our members. These are the top three. Dawn Charlton shared this image of her dog Lara jetty jumping at Derwent Water. Dawn Charlton shared this image of her dog Lara
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General Election: Reaction as Labour sweep to victory
6:53pm That's all for this live coverage, thank you for reading.
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Community to revive speed watch group in Cumbrian town
A new initiative is looking for volunteers to tackle issues with speeding drivers in a north Cumbrian town. Brampton's community speed watch group is set to be revived this summer following discussions between a PCSO and Tom Adams, the man who
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Carlisle elects its first female MP
Carlisle has welcomed its first female MP as Labour's Julie Minns won the seat. Labour has retaken the city after 14 years with 18,219 votes followed by the Conservative Party with 12,929 and Reform UK with 9,295. The turnout for Carlisle was
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Labour candidate 'elated' to be elected as first MP for new Penrith and Solway seat
MARKUS Campbell-Savours has been elected as the first ever MP for the new Penrith and Solway constituency. The politician will be the first Labour MP to ever represent the town of Penrith, winning the election with 19,986 votes. Conservative
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Josh MacAlister elected as first MP for Whitehaven and Workington
JOSH MacAlister has been elected as the first MP for the new Whitehaven and Workington constituency. The Labour candidate won with 22,173 votes, while Reform UK’s David Surtees (8,887) pushed the Conservative candidate, Andrew Johnson (8,455) into
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Service offering legal advice to asylum seekers expands
A service providing legal advice to asylum seekers in Cumbria is now able to work with more people thanks to new funding. PERN Legal and Info has greater capacity to take on clients after receiving grants from Cumberland Council and The National
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Burger King 'awaiting final confirmation' on restaurant plans
BURGER King is awaiting "final confirmation" ahead of plans to bring the much-loved fast-food chain back to the city. In June 2023, Custodian Real Estate Investment Ltd got Cumberland Council's approval to construct a restaurant on a 2,500-square-foot
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Celebrating 25 years of Carlisle business park and its future plans
CARLISLE'S Kingmoor Park has celebrated its 25th anniversary with an eye on ambitious plans for the future. The former Ministry of Defence site, commissioned for Royal Air Force operations, was developed in 1999 by local entrepreneur Brian Scowcroft
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Carlisle man breaches court order after accessing online art gallery
A YOUNG Carlisle man previously prosecuted for having child abuse images was brought back to court for accessing a website whose title includes the word “deviant.” As a result of his earlier offending, 20-year-old Nathan Brown is under a legal
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Summer signings set for first pre-season Blues outings tonight
Most of Carlisle United’s first-team squad will get an early chance to impress in the Blues’ first pre-season friendly tonight. The Cumbrians plan to give players 45 minutes each in their summer opener at Penrith (Leo Group Stadium, 7pm). It
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Popular Penrith shop raises £800 for Hospice at Home
A popular confectionary shop in Penrith has raised £800 for charity thanks to a tin collection. The Toffee Shop has been a stalwart of the Penrith high street since 1910 when Mrs Annie Furnass opened up the original Toffee Shop on King Street.
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Tributes paid to Joss Naylor - a proud Cumbrian fell farmer and runner admired by all
IT would be hard to find a Cumbrian more admired, loved and respected than Joss Naylor - he was, some might say, the most Cumbrian of all of us. Tributes have poured into the well-respected sheep farmer and fell runner following his death last
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Ten-Lakes tour wins Experience of the Year at tourism awards
A Cumbrian tour operator has won 'Experience of the Year' at the Cumbria Tourism Awards. The event, held at Kendal's Castle Green Hotel, recognises excellence in the tourism industry. Mountain Goat won the award in recognition of its Ten Lakes
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Keswick jeweller earns prestigious guild apprenticeship
A young jeweller has recently obtained an apprenticeship with the Goldsmiths' Company, the prestigious institution founded in the 14th century. Theo, from Fulton's Lakes Jewellery Works in Keswick, follows in his father's footsteps and intends
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Popular cycling event in Carlisle makes a move to Harraby Cycle Circuit
The popular Show and Tell event is moving this month, after its success in May. Following the success at Bitts Park, Carlisle on Sunday, May 19, the cycling-focused event is switching locations to the Harraby Cycle Circuit. The event is set
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NOSTALGIA: A look at tennis in Cumbria as Wimbledon is in full swing
NOW that Wimbledon is in full swing, we wanted to take a look at tennis in Cumbria. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held in London since 1877 and is played on
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194-home scheme back on the table after improved affordable housing offer
PREVIOUSLY refused plans for constructing almost 200 homes in Penrith have now received a recommendation for approval after revisions have been made to incorporate more affordable housing. In May, earlier this year, despite suggestions from planning
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Harraby Cycle Circuit gears up for weekend cycling event
A cycling event is set to take place at Harraby Cycle Circuit this weekend. The event, named 'Show & Tell', follows success in Bitts Park in May and is due to kick off at 1pm this Sunday, July 7. In collaboration with Carlisle Matters, Cumberland
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The Beacon Museum to host walk with alpacas on the harbourside
THE Beacon will be hosting walks with Alpacas over the summer months. Members of the public can book to meet with the animals on the harbour. In a post on social media, The Beacon wrote: "Did you spot the alpacas on Whitehaven harbour the
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Competitions company say they have put £67,000 of profits back into community
A COMPETITIONS company has shared news of their charity and social work. Cloud Competitions say that when they first began they saw an 'opportunity in the market' that could benefit the Cumbrian community. The team says that they have always
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Erasured to bring a 'breath of life' to Carlisle with February performance
Erasured, a tribute to the synth-pop duo Erasure, are set to perform in Carlisle early next year. Erasured launched in 1996 and toured the circuit for over 10 years. Then in 2018 Mark and Pete were invited to recreate the recent arena gigs Robbie
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Meet the finalists: Simon's Hair Shop
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. Simon's Hair Shop has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the