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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at Kendal Town!
Plenty of the Blue Army made the trip to Kendal Town to join a crowd of 651 for Carlisle United's second pre-season friendly. Photographer Ben Holmes was at the Westmorland Flooring Stadium to capture the Blues faithful in south Cumbria. Click
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Carlisle United's Billy Barr: 'The welcome I've had has been humbling'
“I have to say – and I mean this, hand on heart – it was really humbling, the way people were with me,” says Billy Barr as he reflects on his return to Carlisle United after nearly two decades away. The events of 2006, when Barr followed a certain
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50 properties without power in Lakes village after 'unexpected incident' with cable
FIFTY homes in a South Lakeland village have been affected by a power cut which has been caused by an 'unexpected incident' on an underground cable. Electricity North West reported that more than 50 properties in Strickland Ketel, South Lakeland
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Funeral details confirmed for Andrew Jenkins
Funeral details have been announced for Andrew Jenkins. A poignant farewell to the long-serving former Carlisle United chairman and owner will be held on Thursday, July 25. The funeral cortege will visit Brunton Park and the Pioneer Foodservice
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Bridge reopens to two-way traffic
Today, Cumberland Council's highways team reopened the Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth to two-way traffic. Following a structural assessment, a new safeguard is in place to protect the bridge from the partially collapsed Old Courthouse building.
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Popular Lake District rescue series to be repeated from tonight
The highly popular Lake District Rescue series filmed throughout the summer of 2023 and first aired early April 2024 on More4 is to be repeated, starting tonight on Channel 4. The four one hour episodes can be viewed each Friday at 8pm over the
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Josh Galloway: 'I hated football. I was heartbroken. But I'm in a good place now'
“I hated it. I hated football,” says Josh Galloway with stark honesty on a sunny morning in Carlisle. The former Carlisle United youth player, who faces the Blues with Workington Reds this weekend, is talking about the time when, with Leeds United,
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Make the most of Kendal museums
Kendal Museum’s new Cry of the Curlew is now open to the public, offering a fascinating insight into one of the UK’s most enigmatic birds. Until August 17, visitors can learn more about the birds via displays incorporating original artwork
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Popularity of Lake District weddings soar after Molly-Mae's sister's ceremony in area
WEDDINGS in the Lake District have seen a boom in popularity, following the wedding of Molly Mae's sister last weekend. Last weekend, Molly Mae’s sister, Zoe Hague, and her now husband, Danny Rae, tied the knot at the Inn on the Lake, Ullswater
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Major UK retail chain with branches in Cumbria set to enter administration
A MAJOR retail chain with several branches in Cumbria is set to enter administration. Carpetright is set to enter administration, putting the future of its more than 1,800 staff at risk. The company has a number of stores across Cumbria, including
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Two stolen quadbikes located following cross party operation from police forces
OFFICERS working together to target rural crime from Cumbria Constabulary and Durham Constabulary locate vehicles stolen from Cumbria. Police received a call on the evening of Tuesday, July 9 to the report of a stolen flatbed van from a garage
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Workington Reds boss targets positive afternoon against Carlisle United
Workington Reds’ new manager Mark Fell is hoping for a positive afternoon on and off the pitch when Carlisle United visit this weekend. Saturday sees the traditional pre-season meeting between Reds and Blues at Borough Park. The west Cumbrians
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MP calls for 'well-paid jobs' in 'lasting' industry after mine 'error in law' call
THE Labour MP for Workington and Whitehaven has called on the government to bring ‘new, well-paid jobs’ to West Cumbria in industries that ‘will last’. His comments come after the new Labour government has claimed that there was an 'error of law
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Government has let down the people of west Cumbria, says former mayor
The government has let down the people of west Cumbria by dropping defence of the coal mine, says former mayor of Copeland. Mike Starkie, former mayor of Copeland, has criticised the government over its decision to drop its defence of the west
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Police officers respond to reports of youth breaking into buildings
CUMBRIA Police have responded to reports of youths breaking into buildings. These incidents have been taking place in the Workington area. Officers are warning parents to ensure they know where their children are in an attempt to prevent
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Milk firm lets drivers enjoy football with new delivery rounds
Residents in Carlisle could receive their milk a day early after a company gave the option to drivers so they could enjoy the Euro 2024 final. Family-run milk delivery business, McQueens Dairies, has rescheduled some milk rounds to allow drivers
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Woman tests positive for cannabis whilst driving in West Cumbria
A WOMAN tested positive for cannabis after being stopped driving a vehicle. The woman, of Great Broughton, was stopped by police officers in the Whitehaven area. The amount of cannabis in her system exceeded the limit. The incident took place
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Man who behaved indecently while staring at girls in Carlisle park is jailed
A JAIL sentence has been handed to a 25-year-old man who repeatedly approached young girls at a Carlisle park while touching himself indecently. At the city’s crown court, Afghani asylum seeker Nasir Mohsini denied an allegation of outraging public
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Traders Markets to return to St Nicholas Gardens later this month
THE Traders Markets are set to return to Whitehaven later this month. The popular markets are held once a month throughout summer in St Nicholas Gardens in the town centre. The Town Council explained: "On the last Thursday of July and August
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Is football coming home? Find out all you need to know in our Euros supplement
IS football coming home? We’ll find out on Sunday when England take on Spain in the final of the European Championships in Berlin. Gareth Southgate’s side haven’t always been at their free-flowing best in the tournament so far, but they’ve kept
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Man appears in court facing charge over alleged £360,000 cannabis farm
AN ALLEGED cannabis farmer accused of operating from a Penrith town centre property that appeared to be a wedding dress shop has had his case sent to Carlisle Crown Court. Thanh Nguyen, 24, who said he has not fixed abode, declined to enter a plea
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Hope for flights to return to airport
We shared the news that 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's (July 9) meeting of the full council
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See the best News & Star Camera Club pictures
Here are the top News & Star Camera Club images from members. These are the top three. Dot Fraser's image taken in Thursby. Dot Fraser's image taken in Thursby (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera Club) Paul Grindley shared this image
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Childcare worker and mum of three wins £3 million house she thought was a joke
A mum of three has won a £3 million house that she thought was a joke being played on her by the family's notorious prankster. Childcare worker Rachael Reid, 54, scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Surrey. She also won £100,000
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First Royal Mail postbox with the King's cypher to be installed on this street
The Royal Mail has announced that the first red postbox with King Charles III’s cypher has been installed. The historic round pillar box, considered a British classic, is on the High Street in Great Cambourne, south Cambridgeshire. Helping
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The 'easy' Google Street View hack that could stop your home from being burgled
Security experts have shared an 'easy' hack to help stop your home from being burgled - all with the help of Google Street View. Typing your address into Street View to see if the Google car has captured us going about our lives is one of lives
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum
A mum has issued a warning over buying £20 skinny jabs via beauticians on Facebook - after it nearly killed her. Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed
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Lidl confirms opening hours change for England’s Euro 2024 final
Lidl is set to alter its opening hours on Monday (July 15) to allow its staff time to enjoy post-match celebrations after watching England in the UEFA European Championship 2024 final. The Three Lions will take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final in
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POLL: Should England get an extra bank holiday if the team win the Euros?
England have made it through to the Euro 2024 final and there are discussions about whether the country deserves an extra bank holiday to celebrate if they win. After a last-minute winner from Ollie Watkins saw Gareth Southgate’s side defeat the
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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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3 arrested after police called to recover stolen scooter in Carlisle
One man has been arrested for theft and two others for burglary after police recovered a stolen scooter. Officers from Carlisle neighbourhood policing team along with officers from Carlisle’s firearms support unit recovered a stolen scooter that
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McCalmont leaves Carlisle United for Australian club
Alfie McCalmont has left Carlisle United to join Australian club Central Coast Mariners. The midfielder's departure from the Blues had been on the cards throughout the early stages of pre-season. And now his move Down Under - where he joins
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Live traffic updates and breaking news from across Cumbria on July 12
7:47am It's chilly out there this morning! Here's today's weather forecast according to the Met Office: Largely sunny
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UK accounting firm becomes first to join Institute of Customer Service
A leading accountancy, business, and financial advisory firm has established a first by becoming the first UK accounting firm to join the Institute of Customer Service (ICS). Armstrong Watson's membership is part of their ambitious goal to be regarded
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Seaside festival adds bingo and seafood dining to programme
Two new events have been added to the programme of a seaside festival. The Bingo Loco experience and a Fish and Fizz Supper will take place at Maryport's Taste of the Sea Festival on Saturday, August 10. The Maryport event is one of a number
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Council's asset management strategy approved
CUMBERLAND Council's asset management strategy for the next three years has been approved. The decision was made at a meeting of the full council at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Tuesday (July 9). The document covers what the authority owns
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Financial services industry expert joins board of building society
A building society has appointed a financial expert as its non-executive director. Cumberland Building Society welcomes Richard Pike, who brings more than three decades of experience in corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Mr Pike previously
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New regional and national coach services could 'transform' Cumbria, says report
A NEW report has suggested that a new coach network across the north of England would help ‘reconnect’ Cumbria. The report, written by climate group ‘Possible’, has proposed a sleeper coach service from Carlisle to London and a Workington to Middlesbrough
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RMT to ballot ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff for potential strike action
RAIL union RMT is balloting both Scotrail and Caledonian Sleeper members for strike action. The union has been in pay negotiations with both companies who have both tabled pay offers that did not fully reward members for their ‘hard work and dedication
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Inquest will be held into death of farmer after hospital admission 'delayed'
A CORONER has ruled that an inquest will be heard following the death of a farmer in the wake of family concerns amid apparently “significant delays” before his hospital admission. Anthony Hick, who lived near Cleator, in West Cumbria, died at
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Third Carlisle woman who stole from housebound pensioner is jailed
A CARLISLE woman who worked with accomplices to steal from a vulnerable pensioner was “disgusted with herself,” a court heard. The comment came from the defence barrister representing 47-year-old Kelly Bowman, who was part of a trio of women who
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Cumbrian peer 'privileged' to be given ministerial position in new Labour government
A CUMBRIAN peer has been appointed to government and hopes the new role will allow her to deliver reforms that 'deeply matter' to people in Cumbria. Baroness Sue Hayman of Ullock, who previously served as MP for Workington, has been appointed as
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Community projects in Cumberland receive panel funding
Cumberland community projects have received funding from a panel. Various grass roots initiatives have benefitted from investment from from the Fells and Solway Community Panel, which covered a diverse range of projects. These included a memorial
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Last chance to nominate your 'Best Pub 2024'
FANS of pints and pub grub are urged to nominate their favourite pub for the News & Star's 'Best Pub 2024' award. Online nominations for the award will close at midnight on Sunday, July 14, and ahead of this deadline, Cumbrian pub lovers are urged
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Eden Lodge Retreat set to reveal luxury show homes
Luxury show lodges will be opening to the public at a retreat on a golf course near Carlisle. The Eden Lodge Retreat, situated within Eden Golf Club, is planning to unveil its new show homes to potential owners over the next few weeks. This
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Megacon Carlisle returns with cosplay contests, live shows and wrestling
Megacon Carlisle is returning with a colourful burst of cosplay, games and live shows at the Richard Rose Academy. The family-friendly event, taking place on August 17 at 12pm, will transform the venue into a lively hub for popular culture enthusiasts
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Employee rises from trainee to director of insurance company
An employee has risen from a trainee to the director of her company. Kally Shane, who began working at the Carlisle-based H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB) as a trainee account handler in February 2010, has now taken on the mantle of operations
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Cumbrian artist to host exhibition to raise funds for church organ restoration
A Cumbrian artist is set to host an exhibition in aid of a Longtown church. Michael Batey from Welton will host his latest exhibition titled 'Art and Creation' at Kirkandrews upon Esk Church, Longtown on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4
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Armed forces charity volunteer receives prestigious award
An Armed Forces charity volunteer has received a prestigious honour. Tracey Blake, a volunteer for the Cumbria branch of SSAFA, the armed forces charity, received the Sir James Gildea Global Award in recognition of her work at the organisation.
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50 volunteers set to dig into medieval past at farm
A GROUP of 50 volunteers are set to embark on a 12-day archaeological dig on a farm in Silloth with hopes of unearthing signs of medieval life. The excavation at High Tarns Farm is being organised by Grampus Heritage and Training Ltd, a group
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University to welcome over 1,000 graduands this year
THE University of Cumbria is set to welcome 1,278 graduands to Carlisle Cathedral, with thousands of guests expected to join the celebrations next week. Also joining will be pupils from three Cumbria Education Trust schools, and choirs from Workington
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Council adopt capital investment strategy following vote
A PROPOSED capital investment strategy has been adopted following a vote at Tuesday's (July 9) meeting of Cumberland Council. The meeting was held at the Civic Centre in Carlisle and the report was presented by councillor Barbara Cannon (St Michaels
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NOSTALGIA: Cumbria celebrates World Shark Awareness Day
THIS week it is World Shark Awareness Day that celebrates one of the most well known aquatic animals. The day takes place on July 14 and helps people across the world to learn more about these amazing and misunderstood creatures. The day is
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Carlisle College students' work to be exhibited in London's Mall Galleries
Three students from Carlisle College have been selected by UAL Awarding Body to exhibit their films and artwork at Origins Creatives 2024 in London this month. First year Derrie Hall and second year Jonny Trotter have been selected to exhibit their
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Former World Player of the Year to lead camp at Carlisle Hockey Club
FORMER World Player of the Year Delfina Merino is set to lead a specialist summer goalscoring camp at Carlisle Hockey Club. The camp, which will be held at the club on Etterby Scaur on Tuesday, August 13, will be led by the Argentinian international
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Bosnian war survivor leaves mark at Srebrenica genocide memorial event
A survivor of the Bosnian War addressed a special event in memory of the Srebrenica genocide earlier this week. Organised by the Cumberland Council, Srebrenica Memorial Day 2024 was commemorated at the Civic Centre on Monday, 8 July and gave the
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Cumbrian brothers 'chuffed' after sidecar podium at Snetterton
A pair of Cumbrian brothers have said that they are 'chuffed' after they maintained their strong start to the British Sidecar Championship with a podium finish at Snetterton. Jack and Sam Laidlow from Dufton, near Appleby, have been taking the
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Serial Carlisle rapist faces long jail term for 'hideous' offending, jury told
A CARLISLE sex offender who preyed on vulnerable young males has been found guilty of raping a second victim and sexually assaulting a third. A judge told 48-year-old convicted child rapist Barrie O’Keefe that experts will now assess how dangerous
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Court hears moving statement from woman who escaped controlling husband
THE DEVASTATING impact on a Carlisle wife of her husband’s controlling behaviour during more than a decade of marriage was spelled out at the city’s crown court. John Nicholson’s prolonged mistreatment of his terrified wife left her feeling “broken
