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'It didn't come home' - Heartbreak for England as Spain triumph at Euro 2024
For yet another major tournament England fans have been left feeling crushed, as once again, it did not come home. England reached the final (Sunday 14 July) after beating the likes of Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Spain
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England beaten by Spain in Euro 2024 final
England suffered Euro 2024 heartbreak with a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final in Berlin. Gareth Southgate's side were denied the title by a late Mikel Oyarzabal goal. The Three Lions had earlier fought back as substitute Cole Palmer's 73rd-minute
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Live: Excitement builds across Cumbria as England play Spain in European Finals
10:05pm Sums up the dashed hopes of a nation Oh no! England fans at Brewdog (Image: Newsquest)
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Simmo on transfers, fitness latest and Reds stalemate
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's draw at Workington, fitness issues, the transfer hunt, the Blues' trip to Scotland and another friendly on the agenda... Click on the Play button to hear our interview with
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Workington Reds boss reacts to his side's draw with Carlisle United
Workington Reds boss Mark Fell was delighted with the “resilient” performance that saw his side hold Carlisle United. Reds kept the Blues at bay in a 0-0 pre-season draw at Borough Park on Saturday. New manager Fell was most encouraged by his
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas says 'the truth prevails' amid Giovanni Pernice claims
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas said “the truth prevails” as she reflected on her experience with former professional Giovanni Pernice amid allegations against his teaching methods. Last month BBC bosses confirmed the Italian
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Motorcylist and passenger seriously injured as police probe crash in Workington
A MOTORCYCLIST and pillion passenger sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision near KFC Workington on Saturday evening. Police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a one vehicle road traffic collision which
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Walker stretchered off fell after ankle injury
A ‘simple slip’ while descending a fell resulted in an audible pop in a walker’s ankle, mountain rescuers said. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) said they were called out at 2.22pm yesterday (July 13) to Hall’s Fell, Blencathra, after the walker
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Where Tarzan met Jane Austen! Greystoke Castle magic setting for Pride and Prejudice
CUMBRIA'S Greystoke Castle was converted to the fictional setting of Pemberley as Pride and Prejudice strolled gracefully into the location most famous for Tarzan. Edgar Rice Burroughs classic novel depicting the jungle adventures of Tarzan Lord
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Andrew Jenkins' family witness warm tribute at Workington-Carlisle United game
Andrew Jenkins' family were present as fans, players and officials paid a respectful tribute at Carlisle United's friendly with Workington Reds. A minute's applause was held at Borough Park before Saturday's pre-season game. Several members
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What happens when you get a fine in a rental car? Experts explain what to expect
If you’re going on a staycation in the UK or visiting family and friends for a special occasion, you might need to rent a car for your travels. However, sometimes you might find yourself in a tricky situation where you have received a fine for
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NCIC misses target on number of patients seen in four hours at A&E
Nearly two-thirds of people who arrived at accident and emergency at the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust hospitals (NCIC) last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within
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Competitions company sponsor Cumbrian autism charity Bee Unique
A COMPETITION company has announced they will be supporting a charity for an upcoming event. Cloud Competitions have sponsored Bee Unique ahead of their SEND Games event. The charity supports children and young people who suffer from autism
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Night of nu-metal coming to Cumbria later this year
A nu-metal event featuring several tribute acts to big names of the era will come to Cumbria. ‘Forever Nu’ will be hosted at The Brickyard in Carlisle on September 6, 2024. System of a Down tribute act Chop Suey which features members of Dragonforce
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The former Carlisle United loanee on the brink of England history
In a few hours' time, Jordan Pickford could join Gordon Banks in the small pantheon of England men's goalkeepers to have won a major tournament. It's fair to say the Three Lions No1 has come a long way since his early grounding in first-team football
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Former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys
A RETIRED west Cumbrian teacher has appeared in court charged with multiple child sex offences, including an allegation of "paying for sexual services" from a 16-year-old boy. Workington man Paul Adams, 76, was not asked to formally enter any pleas
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Woman attacked her ex's car and grabbed his mother by the throat
A WHITEHAVEN woman who was going through an "acrimonious breakup" with her now former partner assaulted his mother and attacked his car. During the assault at the victim’s home Rachel Sermon, 37, grabbed the woman by the throat and then angrily
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Carlisle United "agree deal" for Premier League loan signing
Carlisle United have agreed a deal for a Premier League loan player, manager Paul Simpson has revealed. But the new face won’t check in at Brunton Park until later in pre-season. Simpson commented on the prospective signing – believed to be
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Simmo gives his verdict on Carlisle United's stalemate with Workington
Paul Simpson said he was happier with the physical efforts of Carlisle United’s players than their technical output in the 0-0 draw with Workington Reds. The Blues were unable to break down Mark Fell’s Northern Premier League hosts in Saturday’
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Three hour meeting limit at Cumberland Council quizzed
LIMITING the length of meetings to three hours has been questioned by a member of Cumberland Council. Councillor Helen Davison (Belah, Green Party) was speaking at a meeting of the full council at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Tuesday (July 9
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Cumbrians asked to apply for new Married at First Sight series
A casting agent has invited Cumbrians to apply for the next series of Married at First Sight. Married at First Sight is a social experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total strangers, who they meet for the very first time on
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Carlisle cathedral choir celebrate £12,000 grant for choristers
Carlisle Cathedral has been awarded a grant of £12,000 from the Cathedral Music Trust and Edington Music Festival Association. This funding will support the new ‘Harmony Under the Stars’ project over the next two years, with the aim of providing
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Uninsured drink-driver crashed after taking husband's car to get Chinese takeaway
AN UNINSURED drink-driver crashed into a parked car while on her way to get a Chinese takeaway, a court heard. Lauraine Moore, 51, had been drinking glasses of prosecco at a family function before getting behind the wheel of a Nissan X-Trail that
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More than £15,000 raised for family of Carlisle toddler with cancer
The family of a Carlisle toddler undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer has thanked the community for their incredible support. Myles Love was tragically diagnosed with stage four high risk neuroblastoma just a week before Christmas last
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TV and radio comedy star Kiri Pritchard-McLean to perform in Carlisle
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean is set to perform in Carlisle later this year. Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting
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All of the postcodes in Cumbria affected by planned power cuts throughout this week
A NUMBER of planned power cuts are in place across Cumbria in the week ahead, as engineers work to improve the electricity network in the area. Here are all of the dates and places planned power cuts will take place throughout the week, according
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Plans to build new homes could 'ruin' villages, councillor warns
Government plans to reform planning and build 1.5million homes could change the way villages look for the worse, a rural councillor has warned. The new Labour government’s promise to reform the planning process after a landslide election victory
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Popular TV comedian and author to bring show about conspiracy theories to Cumbria
A POPULAR TV comedian and author will bring his show about conspiracy theories to Cumbria on two dates this year. Dom Joly, known for his TV show Trigger Happy TV and a series of travel books like Dark Tourist and Scar Monsters and Super Creeps
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Residents told to 'expect increased police presence' ahead of Euros final
THERE will be an increased police presence ahead of the Euros Final. At 8pm today, Sunday, July 14, England plays Spain in the Euros Final. As many people will be going to pubs and bars to enjoy the game, Cumbria Police will be increasing
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Carlisle author to host day of entertainment later this month
An author of self-help books based in Cumbria is holding an event of entertainment later this month. Carlisle woman Judith Cook’s most recent book and second in her bibliography, The Gift of Human Kindness, focussed on the small things other people
