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Simpson: Why Mellish and Harper missed Blues' game at St Mirren

Paul Simpson said a family issue meant Jon Mellish missed Carlisle United’s friendly at St Mirren. The defender was absent from the Blues squad in Paisley. United’s manager explained that it was a personal matter which saw Mellish return home

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Carlisle United fight back for draw at St Mirren

St Mirren 2 Carlisle United 2: Carlisle showed moments of genuine encouragement here, and an amount of spirit, either side of two avoidable goals as they fought out a well-contested draw in Paisley. Harrison Neal had shot United ahead but the home

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Crash between motorbike and car clears after traffic build up on motorway

A crash between a motorbike and a car has now cleared, police said. A spokesperson from Cumbria police said officers were contacted at 5.34pm today (July 19) to a report of a crash on the M6 Southbound between junction 43 and 44 in the area of

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St Mirren v Carlisle United - as it happened!

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Visit the bountiful Brantwood this summer

As attractions go, Brantwood ranks high as an all-encompassing venue where you can really delve into its history and culture thanks to it offering everything from a historic house and gardens to explore to a café, shop and even accommodation.

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GNAAS doctors and paramedics take on ultramarathon to raise funds

A paramedic and two doctors from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) are completing a 70-mile ultramarathon in the hopes of raising vital funds for the charity they work for. On Friday July 19, paramedic Jamie Walsh and doctors Lyle Moncur

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Stars take to social media to wish happy birthday to popular Cumbrian TV personality

CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton has celebrated her birthday with many co-stars taking to social media to send the presenter best wishes on her special day. The Penrith-born TV presenter celebrated her 41st birthday on July 19 with many of

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Man arrested after cannabis farm found in Carlisle house

A man has been arrested after a large cannabis farm was found. Cumbria police said that earlier today (July 19), officers seized approximately 300 plants from a house on Harold Street after information was received by locals. The man, aged

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Plans submitted to ease waiting times at the Cumberland Infirmary

NORTH Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) is looking to build an urgent treatment centre at the Cumberland Infirmary as space constraints within the A&E department "make life difficult" for patients and staff.  The NHS trust has submitted an outline

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Free event to celebrate RNLI's 200th anniversary in Whitehaven

Whitehaven will host a free event this month to mark the RNLI's milestone 200th anniversary. The celebration is organised by Workington RNLI and features a range of other emergency services on July 27 from 1pm to 4.30pm. Highlights of the event

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Wildlife trust given permission to restore ecosystem by the Solway

PLANS to restore an area of raised bog ecosystem near Kirkbride have been approved by Cumberland Council's planning committee. The planning application was submitted by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to the local authority for the project at Solway And

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New Carlisle United exhibition blends passion with poignancy

There are rattles and scarves. There are balls, boots, replica shirts and rosettes. Programmes and fanzines, pin badges and photos. Hats, pennants, trophies and medals. Paintings. Directors’ seats. Flags. Calendars. Letters. Video footage. Audio

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Buy a tile at this north Cumbrian swimming pool to help secure its future

A north Cumbrian swimming pool has launched a campaign encouraging people to buy a tile in order to protect its future for generations to come.  Wigton Baths Trust has launched a new fundraising scheme to enable them to undertake essential works

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Red card rage, 'Colditz' and crisis: Carlisle United's last trip to St Mirren

Carlisle United’s encounter with St Mirren tonight is their first trip to take on the Paisley club for 27 years…and it is to be hoped it passes off a little less eventfully than the clash of 1997. The idea of pre-season games being little more

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Cumbria Police granted full closure order on North Cumbrian property

CUMBRIA Police have been granted a full closure order on a property in Currock.  Officers from Carlisle City East NPT have been granted the closure order following repeated antisocial behaviour at the location.  In a post on social media, Cumbria

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The Beacon museum to host glass fusing class at The Portal

THE Beacon Museum will be hosting a glass fusing class this summer.  The class will be held on Sunday, September 1, at The Beacon Portal.  The museum has said that places are limited so members of the public are advised to book quickly. 

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Country band to play classics at concert this year

A country band will perform sounds from the Tennessee mountains and Georgian cowboy bars later this month. Carlisle-based Kerry Weir said she has been honing her craft in ‘gritty northern pubs and clubs, forging a successful career as a solo singer

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Readers welcome plans for new hospital building

Readers have been sharing their reactions to a proposed new hospital building Outline planning permission is being sought for an urgent treatment centre on the grounds of Cumberland Infirmary. The proposed development, at Carlisle's Newtown

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Lib Dem councillor says 'disappointing' lack of plan for NHS in King's speech

A LIBERAL Democrat Cumberland councillor has said it is ‘disappointing’ that the King’s Speech didn’t include more on how the incoming Labour government would help the NHS. Labour set out their legislative agenda in the King’s Speech on Wednesday

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North Cumbrian charity to expand supported living services into city

A north Cumbrian charity is expanding its services with a supported living facility in Carlisle.  Chrysalis Cumbria, based in Wigton, will be opening a new property in the Sandsfield Park area of the city. The charity provides opportunities

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NOSTALGIA: A look at the Olympics in Cumbria ahead of this years' games

THIS month the Olympics will take place in Europe. The sports tournament takes place every four years and the 33rd Olympiad will take place in Paris, France. The Olympic Games are leading international sports events featuring summer and winter

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Police officer facing sack over allegedly sharing confidential information

A Cumbria Police officer is facing dismissal over allegations of sharing confidential information relating to policing operations.  Special Constable Alex De Freitas is accused of sharing data related to an operational policing matter without a

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Police officers tackle speeding drivers on county's roads

CUMBRIA Police are continuing to tackle speeding across the county.  Officers regularly monitor Cumbria's roads to prevent drivers from going over the speed limit.  An officer was in the Carlisle area this week with a mobile speed gun to ensure

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Police renew appeal for teenager missing from West Cumbria

UPDATE: McKenzie has now been found (July 20). Police have released a new image and are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing McKenzie Wilson. Mckenzie is 15 and from West Cumbria. He has not been seen since the

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How Carlisle United's Scottish opponents are hitting historic heights

Carlisle United head to Paisley tonight to take on a St Mirren side enjoying some heady times. The Blues’ pre-season friendly north of the border catches their opponents in bright shape and with exciting new challenges on the horizon. After facing

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Terrifying knife attack left Carlisle dad with 7cm deep wound in his leg

A CARLISLE dad was repeatedly stabbed by a man he had never met during a terrifying and unprovoked attack outside his family home. Graeme Armstrong, 35, subjected his victim to what a judge described as an "explosion of anger," stabbing him three

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Woman arrested after collision between school bus and car

A woman has been arrested in Crosby on ‘suspicion of being unfit to drive’ after a collision between a car and a school bus. Police were called out to the A596 at 8.05am after a road traffic collision was reported. Motorists have been asked

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Police can continue holding suspicious £4,500 that was found in van on M6

CUMBRIA Constabulary has been given permission to continue holding £4,500 of 'suspicious' cash which officers seized from a driver on the M6. The money found in a white van by officers as the driver was travelling south near to Junction 41, Carlisle

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Live updates after global IT outage affects doctors, airports and banks

4:05pm Dr Neil O'Brien, chief medical officer at North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) said: "Our teams

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Live breaking news and traffic updates from across Cumbria for July 19

7:06pm A crash on the M6 has cleared after a traffic build up. It involved a motorbike and a car, and there were no

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Carlisle man viewed child abuse images and extreme porn - including chicken abuse

A DISGRACED former Cumbria Police worker has admitted viewing indecent child images and extreme pornography – including a chicken being sexually abused.  Carlisle man David Robinson, 56, pleaded guilty to six offences when he appeared before the

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Embrace the summer season with the Crown Inn     

Make the most of summer days with Daniel Thwaites’ inn, the Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge. From mid-week breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Summer getaways (Image: Thwaites

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Horticultural competition encourages residents to get creative

An creative horticultural and environmental competition is being organised by a town council in Cumbria. New for this year, ‘Wonderful Workington’, organised by Workington Town Council, challenges residents to get creative in their gardens, allotments

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Enterprising primary school pupils raise almost £17,000 for charity

Young entrepreneurs from primary schools have raised almost £17,000 for charity, as part of the Bright Stars competition organised by the Centre for Leadership Performance. 34 schools across Cumbria were tasked with creating social enterprise ideas

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Council approves plans for 20 'self-build plots' in village near Carlisle

COUNCILLORS have approved plans for 20 self-build plots for a site in Corby Hill near Carlisle, despite local objections. The decision was taken at a meeting of Cumberland Council's planning committee at the Copeland Centre in Whitehaven on Wednesday

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Cumbrian grouse shooting syndicate donates funds to Great North Air Ambulance

A CUMBRIAN shooting syndicate has donated a sum of money to a local charity.  Skiddaw Forest Shooting Syndicate had been hosting a two-day grouse shoot on an annual basis.  In recent years the Land Owner put the shooting lodge up for sale and

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Penrith's top performers gear up for renowned music festival

Penrith performers have come together to participate in a parade planned for a heralded music festival. Members of Eden Dance and BJamba will be performing at the four-day Kendal Calling festival, taking their places in a spectacular lineup that

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News & Star Facebook Camera Club pictures from readers

Here is our regular round-up of some of our Camera Club's photos. Paul Grindley shared two photos. The first was of a farmer combining his barley field on an elusive dry July day. Farmer combining his barley field on an elusive dry July

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Call made for transport review after reduction in bus services

A former town council member and environmental campaigner has called for a review of public transport provision after bus services have been reduced. Jeff Thomson, best known for his campaign against odour pollution in Penrith, and who was an independent

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All the latest changes which have been made to bus fares throughout Cumbria

CHANGES have been made to bus prices across Cumbria as the provider 'works hard to keep ticket prices affordable' for users. Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire have recently made changes to their ticket prices, from July 17. Single Fares

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Teenage Cumbrian eventer to represent Britain in championships

A teenage eventer from Cumbria is set to represent Britain at the Pony European Eventing Championships in Germany. 15-year-old Maisie Greening and her 11-year-old mare Kilnaspic Lily have caught the selectors' eyes, securing their place in the

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Entertainment galore at upcoming gala day

Carlisle's rearranged Upperby Gala at Hammond's Pond promises grand entertainment for all ages. The event, organised by Cumberland Council and supported by Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, will feature a line-up of activities and performances on

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Carlisle to host Try Dry July event in the city centre later this month

Charities, businesses and groups from Carlisle will work together later this month to host a Try Dry July event in the city centre.  From 10am until 4pm on Tuesday July 30, local residents will have the opportunity to celebrate a day of recovery-focused

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Wild campers leave camping gear on lake shore which costs £1,000 to clean up

A GROUP of wild campers dumped tents, camping equipment and rubbish on the shores of a Lake District water - causing almost £1,000 worth of clean-up costs for National Trust wardens. The National Trust has warned the public that acts like this

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Woman collapsed on Center Parcs holiday and later died in hospital

A WOMAN died in hospital after going into cardiac arrest while on holiday at Center Parcs, an inquest heard.   Paula Wick, 58, collapsed during a family break at the Whinfell Forest site near Penrith on December 14 last year. An inquest held

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Charity calls on Cumbrians for Big Butterfly Count

Last summer, 4,824 butterflies and day-flying moths were spotted by citizen scientists in Cumbria during the Big Butterfly Count. Today, Butterfly Conservation, a wildlife conservation charity, is appealing to the people of the region to help surpass

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Government to enter 'formal negotiations' to end junior doctors' strike

The government is to enter ‘former negotiations’ with junior doctors to help thrash out a deal that will end future strikes. Junior doctors have been on strike 11 times in Cumbria as part of their national dispute with the government. During

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Carlisle school celebrates at Year 9 Awards Service

A Carlisle secondary school has celebrated the successes of its students at a special cathedral service. Trinity School, located on Carlisle's Strand Road, celebrated the successes of its year nine students at Carlisle Cathedral and marked the

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Cheapest and most expensive streets to buy a house in Carlisle revealed

Analysis has revealed the cheapest and most expensive streets in Carlisle. Alfred Street North, Etterby Scaur and Devonshire Terrace have some of the highest-valued homes across the city, whilst some of the cheapest residential streets in Carlisle

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NOSTALGIA: A look at chess in Cumbria on World Chess Day

FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at World Chess Day. Chess is one of the most ancient, intellectual and cultural games, with a combination of sport, scientific thinking and elements of art, which can cross the barriers of language

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Sensitive and cyber crimes decline, drug offences rise in new crime report

The newly elected Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has heralded an over eight per cent drop in crime throughout Cumbria. David Allen revealed the figures during his Public Accountability Conference on July 16. It demonstrates significant

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Petition to ban fishing in Hammond's Pond reaches nearly 800 signatures

A petition aiming to ban fishing in Hammond's Park in Carlisle has amassed nearly 800 signatures.  The Carlisle park is home to a wide range of wildlife, with swans and ducks particularly popular with visitors. No fishing signs are clearly in place

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Labour's 'gender ideology' school ban pledge sparks controversy

LABOUR'S promise to 'ban gender ideology’ from being taught in schools has sparked debate around the policy and the language surrounding it in Carlisle. In the days prior to the election, then leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer told The

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Embrace the summer season with the Royal Oak

Make the most of summer days with Daniel Thwaites’ inn, The Royal Oak in Keswick. From mid-week breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Summer getaways Beat the crowds at

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Gen2 invests in higher education for new qualifications and apprenticeship programmes

Gen2 is proud to announce the introduction of new validated Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) at Levels 4 and 5 in various Engineering disciplines. These HTQs, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) and leading

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Salvation Army issues appeal to public for food bank supplies

A food bank has issued an appeal for help to stock its shelves. The Salvation Army in Penrith, situated on Hunters Lane, has experienced a surge in referrals to its food bank over recent months. However, food bank donations have seen a dip.

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Train operator appeals to schools to curb student fare evasion

Northern seeks the help of eleven headteachers to combat students' ongoing fare evasion. The train operator has urged them to help address the issue as the academic year ends. Incidents since September 2023 have included students travelling

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Water sponsor for summer running festival announced

The water sponsor of an upcoming running event has been announced. Aqua Pura, a water bottling company, will be the water sponsor for the Festival of Running in Workington next month. The event, which starts at 9.30am on August 4, will feature

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People 'really enjoy' new TV show following life in Cumbria and the Lake District

A BRAND new Channel 5 TV series exploring the Lake District and Cumbria’s coast was broadcast this week, showcasing the county and the many people who live, work and play here. Cumbria: The Lakes and The Coast is narrated by Downton Abbey actor

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Pop up shop to help raise funds for rugby club to be held

A pop up shop will be held at a rugby club later this week. It will feature ‘lots of framed and mounted pictures’ donated to help with fundraising ‘the big build’, a £2million project to construct a new, flood free clubhouse for Keswick Rugby Club

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Council chair turns busker for charity fundraiser

Cumberland Council chair, Cllr Andy Semple, will swap his council duties for a street performance this Saturday, July 20, in support of Cockermouth’s Charities Week. The Councillor will turn busker for his chosen charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK.

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Up to 20 new radio stations on the horizon after Ofcom application

A broadcast company has submitted an application to Ofcom to establish a new DAB multiplex, 24 hours before the deadline. Cumbria.Digital's submission, made on July 17, included a series of documents and a license application fee. The proposed

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Construction faces recruitment issues amid new developments in Cumbria

WORK is required to boost recruitment in the construction sector in Cumbria as the area awaits numerous developments across the county to be completed and an ambitious new housing plan from the government. This week, the British Chamber of Commerce

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Bitts Park invites everyone for a free game of tennis this weekend

Free tennis is up for grabs in Carlisle this weekend at the newly rejuvenated Bitts Park courts. Locals and visitors are invited to participate, regardless of experience or skill level. The offer is part of the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend,

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New children's play facility set to launch this summer

A new children's play facility is set to open its doors just in time for summer holidays, in Penrith Leisure Centre. Named 'Inflatable Zone', the 21-metre colourful play arena, which opens on July 20, includes a mega-slide, an obstacle course,

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'Devoted' school caterer to retire after 26 years and over 2million meals served

A 'DEVOTED' catering manager at a Carlisle secondary school is set to retire after 26 years and serving more than two million meals to students. Brigid Mason has worked at Caldew School since 1998 and in her time at the Carlisle secondary school

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Carlisle United face 'real challenge' against Europe-bound St Mirren

Paul Simpson expects Carlisle United to get a “real challenge” tonight against a St Mirren side shaping up for European action. The Blues’ fourth pre-season friendly takes them to The SMISA Stadium to take on Stephen Robinson’s Scottish Premiership

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Plans for former car wash cafe to become vehicle rental

A CHANGE of use application has been put forward to change the former Car Wash Cafe on Church Street, Carlisle to a vehicle rental centre. Harraby Green Associates Ltd has applied for change of use permission, on behalf of Hobans Self Drive Ltd