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Man Utd 'set to make third bid' for Cumbrian star Branthwaite
Manchester United are expected to table a third bid for Everton's Cumbrian star Jarrad Branthwaite. The Red Devils recently saw an offer of £45m plus £5m add-ons turned down by the Goodison Park club. Everton are said to value Wigton defender
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Section of major Cumbrian road closed for some time after crash involving lorry
A SECTION of the A66 near Warcop was closed for a period of time today, after a collision involving a wagon. Cumbria Road Watch, said earlier today, July 11 that they had received 'reports of a road traffic collision on the A66 heading Eastbound
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Billy Barr on his return to Carlisle United and a 'fresh start'
Listen to Carlisle United's joint assistant manager Billy Barr talking to the News & Star about his return to the club, reflections on last season, working under the Piataks and aims for 2024/25. Click on the Play button below to hear our chat
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Former Carlisle United defender rejoins Annan Athletic
Former Carlisle United defender Max Kilsby has returned to Annan Athletic - on a permanent deal. The Scottish League One club have confirmed the arrival of the ex-Blues prospect. Kilsby has had two previous loan spells at Galabank and now links
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Former Carlisle United keeper makes Championship move
Former Carlisle United loanee Lukas Jensen has earned a move to the Championship. The goalkeeper has joined Millwall from Lincoln City. The Lions have paid an undisclosed fee for Jensen's services and awarded him a "long-term" contract at The
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World-famous celebrities who have 'fallen in love' with Cumbria over the years
Cumbria is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK for a variety of reasons. Home to the majestic Lake District, it is often cited as a walker's dream with its marauding hills, mountains and lakes. For that matter, it is not
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Transport secretary to call in Avanti bosses to discuss performance
Labour’s new Transport Secretary is to call in train bosses who run services on the West Coast Main Line to discuss their performance. Louise Haigh accused Avanti West Coast during the General Election campaign of providing a “woeful service” and
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Documents confirm end of seven-year charge on Carlisle United assets
Newly-filed documents confirm there is no longer a charge hanging over Carlisle United and its assets - for the first time in seven years. United's loans from former backers Edinburgh Woollen Mill had been secured against the club's assets since
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It's coming home - England fans gather in fan zone to cheer team onto final of Euros
FANS gathered in Workington for the semi-final of the Euros, and one message is clear: 'It's coming home' on Sunday. England tops and football chants were the order of the day at the Fibrus Community Stadium as a packed out Northern Competitions
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The government has dropped its support of West Cumbria Coal Mine
THE government has said that there was an "error of law" in granting planning permission for the west Cumbria coal mine and has pulled its defence of the decision in forthcoming legal challenges. Angela Rayner, the secretary of state for housing
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Commercial flights could return to Carlisle airport, council hears
COMMERCIAL flights could return to Carlisle Lake District Airport, a meeting of Cumberland Council has heard. The statement was in response to a question which was asked during Tuesday (July 9) meeting of the full council at the Civic Centre in
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Controlling husband jailed for two and a half years
A CONTROLLING Carlisle husband who made his wife’s life a misery for more than a decade has been jailed for 30 months. At the city's Crown Court, 59-year-old John Nicholson had denied the allegation and an actual bodily harm assault on another
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'Problem' parking in residential streets 'has increased' in Carlisle neighbourhood
RESIDENTS' lives in parts of Carlisle are being blighted by problem parking, it has been claimed. Councillor Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent Group) was speaking during Tuesday's (July 9) meeting of Cumberland Council at the Civic Centre in
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Man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and weapon possession
A man was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and possession of an offensive weapon yesterday morning. Police were called to a premises on Castle Street in Carlisle shortly before 10am on July 10 following a reported disturbance and a man
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Tom Piatak: Our vision for 15,000 crowds in a modernised Brunton Park
Tom Piatak says his family’s vision is for a modernised Brunton Park that is packed with 15,000 fans on a regular basis. Carlisle United’s owners are investing millions in the stadium this summer with major improvements to stands and other facilities
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Rescuers called out after dog falls over 20 metres off cliff edge
Firefighters and mountain rescuers were sent out after a dog fell over 20 metres and became stuck on a ledge. On July 10 at around 3pm, Keswick and Penrith firefighters were called out alongside members of the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team to Surprise
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Hundreds of missed appointments at north Cumbria medical practice last month
Hundreds of appointments were missed at a north Cumbrian medical practice in June. Brampton Medical Practice has reported that there were 223 appointments last month that were missed due to patients failing to attend. 33 of those appointments
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Drugs offender was caught with cocaine worth £40k
A MOTORIST whose car was stopped by the police on an A road in south Cumbria was transporting “high purity” cocaine worth an estimated £40,000. At Carlisle Crown Court, a prosecutor outlined how 33-year-old Lewis Mahon Platt was found with the
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Hospice at Home West Cumbria raise hundreds at fashion show event
HOSPICE at Home took part in a fashion show event in Whitehaven. The West Cumbrian charity group was invited to sell their clothing goods at the event in The Rum Story. The group managed to raise over £200 for their cause. In a post on
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Man became abusive to police who were called to children's party
A MAN became abusive and hindered police who were called to deal with an incident at a children’s party. Police were alerted to the incident in Whitehaven on the afternoon of June 23 where males were said to be ‘intoxicated’, Workington Magistrates
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Drink-driver was taking friends home the morning after watching England play in Euros
A DRINK-DRIVER ‘stupidly’ took his friends home the morning after they had been out watching England play in the Euros, a court heard. Police received information that Logan Worthington, 19, was driving a Seat Ibiza ‘to a poor standard’ in Workington
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The Beacon museum on the harbourside hosting Finds Day
THE Beacon Museum will be hosting a Finds Day. This will take place on July 23 between 12pm and 2pm at The Beacon Portal on the ground floor. People bring along any items that they have found and have them examined by an archaeology expert
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BBC confirms full coverage plans for Euro 2024 final as England face Spain
The full TV coverage for the Euro 2024 final has been confirmed by the BBC as England is set to face Spain. On Wednesday, the eyes of the nation were on Dortmund as the Euro 2020 runners-up played the Netherlands in a match that ended with Ollie
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Water bills to rise by £94 over next five years - regulator confirms
The average household water bill in England and Wales is set to rise by £94 over the next five years. It comes as water regulator Ofwat's proposal showed that water and wastewater companies would be increasing the average bill to £94 in total over
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Penrith site manager wins top housebuilding award
A site manager at a housing development in Penrith has won a prestigious housebuilding award. Martin Boylen received the Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The award honours dedication to producing
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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New Carlisle United man Archie Davies: 'I've got my love for the game back'
“The club sold itself,” says Archie Davies, explaining why moving to Carlisle United did not require much soul-searching. “To be honest, it wasn’t much of a decision. It was just a case of, ‘How do we get this done? How do we get this sorted? How do
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Cumbrian keeper in thick of England Euro semi-final celebrations
Cumbrian goalkeeper Dean Henderson was in the thick of the celebrations as England booked their place in the Euro 2024 final. Substitute Henderson joined his team-mates in racing to congratulate Ollie Watkins' after his dramatic winner against
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Man accused of robbery banned from all Asda stores
MAGISTRATES in Carlisle have banned a man who faces a robbery allegation from all Asda stores and the city’s St Nicholas Gate Retail Park. The bail conditions were imposed on 24-year-old Ross Blacklock at the city’s Rickergate court after he appeared
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WATCH: Street full of England fans after semi-final win
A BUSY street in Carlisle was packed full of England supporters last night as the Lions secured their slot in the finals of the Euros 2024 tournament. Botchergate was rammed with fans piling out into the middle of the street last night after England
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Knife threat allegation sent to crown court
A CARLISLE man who is accused of using a knife to threaten a motorist as he sat waiting at traffic lights has been remanded in custody. Wilson O’Neil, 46, of Rydal Street, declined to enter a plea to the allegation and a second charge that he illegally
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Cumbrian Superbike team send best wishes to owner after she was taken ill
Cumbrian superbike team Hager PBM Ducati sent their best wishes to team owner Jordan Bird who was taken to hospital before their latest victory. Jordan, joint owner along with brother Frank, was taken ill on Saturday as the team prepared to race
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Controlling partner told all sentencing options are open to the court
A BACKGROUND report is to be prepared about a former Whitehaven man who subjected his partner to “controlling and coercive” behaviour. During a short hearing, Iain Tallo, 42, who now lives at Trinity Buildings, Carlisle, pleaded guilty to the offence
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Taxi app 'going from strength to strength'
WE shared the news that Carlisle's new Uber-style app is booming with more than 5,000 customers now registered and actively using the service after only seven weeks since it launched. Tap A Taxi, which began with just a handful of drivers, now
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
Here are some of the best News & Star Camera Club images from our members. These are the top three. An atmospheric shot shared by Christopher Dickinson. An atmospheric shot shared by Christopher Dickinson (Image: News and Star Facebook
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Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak: Latest on Brunton Park transformation
Listen to Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak talking to the News & Star about the major summer overhaul of Brunton Park - the cost of the job, the scale of the project, when it will be completed and their vision for United's ground. Click on the
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Inquest opens into tragic death of Carlisle mother in motorbike crash
AN inquest has been formally opened into the tragic death of a Carlisle mother in a Lake District road crash last month. Motorcycle rider Kayleigh Hunter, aged 28, was involved in a one-vehicle collision which occurred on the A592 near Glenridding
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Former Carlisle United striker lands League One move
Former Carlisle United striker Ryan Loft has earned another League One move. The big frontman has linked up with Cambridge United on a three-year deal. The Abbey Stadium club have paid an undisclosed fee to sign 26-year-old Loft from relegated
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Bus operator issues update on disrupted service connecting Carlisle and West Cumbria
Bus operator Stagecoach has issued an update on the situation regarding a disrupted service connecting Carlisle and parts of West Cumbria. It comes as residents were left angered as bus services throughout the day are cancelled for three weeks
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Cannabis farm worth £500,000 found after police raid wedding dress shop
A man was arrested after a police raid of a wedding dress shop resulted in nearly 1,000 cannabis plants being found. Police today (July 11) conducted a misuse of drugs warrant at Peony Studio on Middlegate, Penrith, resulting in the location of
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Convicted rapist who denies similar crimes displayed a 'clear method of operating'
A CONVICTED child rapist from Carlisle who is accused of committing sex crimes against two other young males exhibited a ‘clear method of operating’, a jury heard. In his closing speech at the city’s crown court, prosecutor Peter Wilson said that
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Police appeal for owners of lost dogs to come forward
Police in Cumbria found two lost dogs and are asking the owner to get in touch. Cumbria Constabulary's Eden team said that in the early hours of today (July 11), an officer on patrol came across a black spaniel and red Labrador on Stramongate in
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Previously refused 194 homes application given the green light by councillors
PLANS to build nearly 200 homes in Penrith that were previously refused by the council have been given the go-ahead after the developer increased the number of affordable homes on the site. Members of the strategic planning committee of Westmorland
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Banned from seeing woman for 28 days
A CLEATOR Moor man has been banned from contacting a woman by a 28-day domestic violence protection order. Magistrates approved the order after hearing legal submissions from Cumbria Constabulary at Carlisle’s Rickergate court relating to the alleged
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Live breaking news, traffic, and weather updates for Cumbria
11:51am An inquest into the death of a Carlisle mother in a motorbike crash has opened. Motorcycle rider Kayleigh
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Carlisle students celebrate passing out parade at fire station
Eleven young firefighters from a Carlisle school celebrated their passing out parade at Carlisle East Fire Station earlier this week. Students from William Howard School have been undergoing five weeks of training at the station and officially
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Cumberland council to seek more funding from Labour government
CUMBERLAND Council has unanimously passed a motion aimed at getting more funding from central government. The vote was taken at a meeting of the full council at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Tuesday (July 9) after councillor Tim Pickstone (Longtown
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Botcherby residents haven't returned to their homes since flooding, claims councillor
RESIDENTS who were flooded out of their Botcherby homes in Carlisle earlier this year still have not been able to return, it has been claimed. Councillor Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent Group) was speaking at Tuesday's (July 9) meeting of
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Woman who wanted to be out drinking and taking drugs while on curfew jailed
A WOMAN has been put behind bars after refusing to comply with a curfew because she wanted to be out drinking and taking drugs. Laura McGrady, 37, accumulated more than 16 hours of curfew violations between May 21 and May 24 and failed to provide
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Warning issued after child seriously injured in fall from 10ft fence at sports pitch
POLICE have issued a warning after a child was seriously injured falling from a ten-foot high fence while trying to access an enclosed sports pitch. The incident happened last month when the child was attempting to gain entry to the 3G pitch at
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100 students take part in industry experience programme
100 students took part in an industry experience programme from Mission CX at Westlakes Science Park near Whitehaven. The students, from Energy Coast UTC in Workington and Warrington UTC, enjoyed a variety of activities, ranging from keynote speeches
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Historic firm's head office comes to market
A HISTORIC four-storey brick building known as Old Croft, originally built in 1888, is for sale on a freehold basis. The facility in Stanwix, spanning over four floors, has served as the principal administrative premises for the Carr's Group for
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NOSTALGIA: A look back at life in Cumbria in July 1975
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take you back almost 50 years to July 1975. These pictures show you what was happening here in Cumbria, 49 years ago in the summer of '75. Whilst some of you may remember this time fondly, for others
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22-year-old hiking NC500 route in memory of late uncle
A 22-year-old from Orton has embarked on the gruelling journey of walking Scotland's iconic North Coast 500 route in memory of his late uncle who sadly took his own life. Thomas Bell set out on the challenge which will see him traverse the Scottish
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John Stevenson reflects on his 14 years as an MP
John Stevenson has spoken of his pride for bringing investment into Carlisle and his regret at not pursuing a cabinet position as he reflects on his time as the city's MP. Last week's General Election saw Mr Stevenson lose his seat to the Labour
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Three-week road closure sees bus services cancelled for residents
RESIDENTS have been left angered as bus services throughout the day are cancelled for three weeks during ongoing road resurfacing works. As of July 8, the 400 service has been terminating at Station Hill between 8am and 5pm during weekdays, causing
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84-year-old-man completes cycling challenge in memory of late wife
AN 84-year-old-man has completed a cycling challenge in memory of his wife. Gerard McCarten, of Whitehaven, cycled the combined height of four of the highest peaks in the UK without going more than 100 metres from his home. He did this to
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Tributes paid to dedicated Cumbrian RSPCA inspector
Tributes have been paid to an RSPCA inspector from Cumbria who helped hundreds of animals. Martyn Fletcher, a former police officer and accountant, was well known for his commitment to animal welfare. The 60-year-old from Cockermouth, died
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Public give their opinions on new events at the harbourside
THE public has shared ideas for what they want to see happening on the harbour in Whitehaven. The Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners reached out to the public to ask what types of activities and events they'd like to see on the harbourside.
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Volunteers raise over £4000 for local Mountain Rescue Team at Glastonbury
More than 200,000 people were present at Glastonbury last week to see acts like Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Cyndi Lauper. However, not everyone at the world-famous festival was there for the music. Jacqui Gavin and her team of litter-pickers headed
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House and rental prices continuing to rise in Cumberland Council area
Housing and rental prices are continuing to rise in the Cumberland Council area amid the ongoing housing crisis. The new Labour government has made a number of promises regarding housing in the UK, promising that over 1.5 million homes will be
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In-person consultation event on new school building to be held
An in-person public consultation event regarding a proposed new school building will take place this month. Members of the public will have a chance to make their views known on he proposal for Appleby Grammar School on July 16, at the school,
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Primary school raises over £1,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria
A WEST Cumbrian primary school has raised over £1,000 for a local charity. Dean C of E Primary School raised £1,638.47 through their Mini Colour Run in May. This was the pupil's first time taking part in an event like this charity. Jackie
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Brampton Bed and Breakfast marks 10 'wonderful' years in business
The owners of a popular bed and breakfast in Brampton are celebrating 10 years since they officially opened. Colin and Dianne Noble purchased the building in 2013 and officially opened The Scotch Arms Mews on July 6 2014. The Cumbrian-born
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Fewer greenhouse gases released into Cumbrian atmosphere, figures show
Fewer greenhouse gas emissions were released into the atmosphere in Cumbria during 2022, according to new figures. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero shows 375,929 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (kt CO2e) were emitted across the
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Resident warns of potential overcharge in housing association bills
A resident of Riverside Housing Association in Carlisle has issued a warning to fellow tenants after an error left him facing an additional bill of almost £300. Gerard McEvoy, who lives on Edwards Street, first noticed the discrepancy when he received
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Building business resilience: The pivotal role of an accountant
In the ever-shifting landscape of business, resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's the backbone of sustainability and growth. At the heart of this resilience is not only strategic planning and operational agility but also financial insight.
