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'It shows how Carlisle United is embedded in people's lives'
A major new exhibition celebrating the history of Carlisle United has just opened in Tullie. The News & Star attended a special launch night last Thursday, and we spoke to United's chief executive about the exhibition and its meaning. Click
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Firefighters called to camper van fire
CREWS from Longtown Fire Station were called out on two occasions, one of which was to a camper van on fire, on Saturday evening (July 20). Before the camper van fire, crews were called to a sounding carbon monoxide alarm at 5pm. At 8.40pm
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A round up of this week's biggest court cases
HERE'S a round-up of some of the biggest court cases to have taken place in Carlisle and West Cumbria this week. Carlisle man returned to jail over child abuse and bestiality images A disgraced former Cumbria Police worker has admitted viewing
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Galloway stunner earns Reds draw against Grainger's Morecambe
A stunning goal from Josh Galloway saw Workington Reds earn back-to-back draws against Football League opposition at Borough Park. Summer signing Galloway, the former Carlisle United, Leeds United and Annan Athletic man, put Reds ahead against
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Historic mansion with income potential comes to the market
A historic Grade II listed mansion near Carlisle is now on the market. Priced at £1,100,000, Newbiggin Hall, Carleton, was once a 14th-century Pele Tower. It offers a buyer a total of nine bedrooms and over 6,000 sq ft of space spread across
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Former Carlisle United man Dixon scores first Annan goal in style
Former Carlisle United midfielder Josh Dixon fired his first goal for Annan Athletic in terrific style. The Cumbrian's maiden strike for the Scottish League One side came in their impressive 3-0 win at Arbroath in the Premier Sports Cup. And
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Cumbrian football star pays emotional tribute after dad's death
Cumbrian football star Dean Henderson is mourning the death of his father Dougie. The Premier League goalkeeper, from Whitehaven, has posted a moving tribute after the sad news. Crystal Palace and England player Henderson said that his dad
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Cumbria Freemasons appoint new provincial grand master Nick Wilson
CUMBRIA Freemasons have appointed a new provincial grand master. The organisation provides funding for charities across the county. Nick Wilson has been installed as the provincial grand master and grand superintendent of Cumbria Freemasons
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Simpson pleased with Blues' training camp - despite 'disruptions'
Paul Simpson says he is delighted with the “togetherness” his players showed at St Andrews – despite a number of disruptions. The Carlisle United manager described the five-day stay north of the border as a valuable exercise on and off the pitch
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Patient airlifted to hospital after incident on M6
A PATIENT was airlifted to hospital following an incident on the M6 yesterday morning (July, 20). The Great North Air Ambulance Service's (GNAAS) critical care team was dispatched to the M6 near Penrith yesterday at 7.37am. The GNAAS team
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Shopkeeper urges public to support independent high street businesses
A WHITEHAVEN shopkeeper has explained the challenges business owners face when trying to keep their shop appealing. Louise Savage, of Richardson's in Whitehaven, has said workers at independent shops in and around Whitehaven are constantly trying
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West Cumbrian secondary school hosts expressive art evening
A SCHOOL in West Cumbria held an expressive art evening for their pupils. The event was held at The Whitehaven Academy on Tuesday, July 16. Parents and staff also came along to see some of the work that the pupils had been producing.
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Two-bedroom apartment with balcony hits the market
A 'loft style' apartment complete with 'luxurious fixtures and fittings' is available for purchase at a guide price of £295,000. This first-floor apartment, number 16 at The Sidings in Cockermouth, is part of an 'exclusive' development of apartments
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Inquests taking place in Cumbria this week
THESE are the inquests that are due to be heard this week at Cumbria Coroners' Court in Cockermouth. Tuesday, July 23 10.00am Anthony Purdham Age 65 from Carlisle Date of Death: 27 November 2023 Place of Death: Carlisle Estimate
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Homes, treatment centre, restaurant expansion - this week's planning stories
FROM plans for a new urgent treatment centre at Cumberland Infirmary to 164 homes being approved in Egremont despite local opposition, here are the latest planning and development stories you may have missed last week. 164-home development approved
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Giovanni Pernice spokesperson fires back at Amanda Abbington's 'abuse' claims
Giovanni Pernice's spokesperson has hit back at recent claims by Amanda Abbington that he was "cruel" and "abusive" to her on Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock actor recently spoke with The Sun on Sunday, telling them she feared speaking out.
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Live: Breaking news, traffic and travel updates across Cumbria
12:09pm #WestCumbria #Keswick Due to a motorcycle accident on the Honister Pass, all 77 and 77A will operate over
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Brothers blame too much booze for their late night street attack on three strangers
AN OFF-duty soldier and his brother blamed their violent street attack on three strangers in Kendal on drinking too much. The unprovoked violence meted out by Aaron Atkins, 32, and his brother Ryan Atkins, 30, who is a professional soldier, left
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Strictly Come Dancing star becomes first female to face bullying claims
A Strictly Come Dancing star has become the first female on the show to face allegations of bullying a celebrity dance partner. It has been alleged that the pair would row every single day and that the professional dancer would fly into a rage
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Amanda Abbington breaks silence on Strictly's 'cruel' Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington has slammed her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice over his "cruel" and "abusive" behaviour. The Sherlock actor, who took part in the 2023 series of the show, has been diagnosed with PTSD following "inappropriate
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Carlisle United reject bid for defender Mellish
Carlisle United have knocked back a bid for defender Jon Mellish. The Blues received an offer for the long-serving favourite earlier this summer. But manager Paul Simpson says the bid was not at a level that was worth considering. And the
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Office of Cumbria's police fire and crime commissioner had £35,000 overspend - report
THE office of Cumbria's police fire and crime commissioner had an overspend of £35,000 during the last financial year, it has been revealed. Steven Tickner, the office's chief finance officer, presented the Financial Summary 2023/24 at a meeting
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Metal detectorist nearly binned 3,500-year-old gold ribbon he thought was sheep tag
A METAL detectorist unearthed a Bronze Age artefact which he almost binned after mistaking it for a sheep's ear tag. David Hankin, 57, of Greysouthen, found the 3,500-year-old gold ribbon on land near Cockermouth on August 16 last year. Mr
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Battery power storage facility approved north of Carlisle
PLANS for a battery storage facility in the Carlisle area have been unanimously approved by members of Cumberland Council's planning committee. They considered the proposal from Energi Generation at a meeting at the Copeland Centre in Whitehaven
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Hundreds gather to mark 125th anniversary of Armathwaite signal box
Over 100 people gathered in Cumbria earlier this week to commemorate the Armathwaite signal box's 125th birthday. On July 16 The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line (FoSCL), organised a celebratory guided seven-mile circular walk with an ascent
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Cumbrian band Somethin' Brewin' launch debut album 'Brewed to Perfection'
A CUMBRIAN band will be launching their debut album. Somethin' Brewin' will launch their album 'Brewed to Perfection' this summer. They will be having an album release party at The Carnegie in Workington on the same day. The band said
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Cumbrian author and poet to discuss new book in Carlisle cafe
Cumbrian writer and poet Katie Hale will discuss her new novel 'The Edge of Solitude' in Carlisle later this year. 'The Edge of Solitude' is Katie's second novel and is a tense eco-thriller featuring disgraced environmental activist Ivy Cunningham
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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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Relocated business leaves retail space available
Carlisle's former Crystals and More shop on Cecil Street is on the market after the business has relocated to larger premises. The ground-floor space, which formerly housed the retail unit, is now available for lease at a price of £9,000 a year
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Volunteer bids goodbye to 'outstanding' Carlisle nursery after 33 years
A Carlisle pre-school has bid goodbye to one of its founders following 33 years of volunteer work. Jane Rickerby was a former governor at Ivegill Nursery and also served as chairman when it was set up a charity. Despite a risk of closing down
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Charming pair of cottages up for grabs near Lake District
A pair of charming cottages in the desirable village of Yanwath, Penrith, are now available for purchase. Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, these two properties are listed for a guide price of £475,000 and offer an opportunity
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Second time drink driver almost reversed into lamppost
A DRINK driver was reported to the police after witnesses saw him stumbling on a street in Penrith before getting into his car and almost reversing into a lamppost. Daniel Beaumont, 37, committed the offence at around 5pm on June 16 as he drove
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Carlisle sports club celebrates 'milestone' as two crowned world champions
A Carlisle youth sports team have hit a ‘significant milestone’ after two members became junior world champions. The Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) junior world championship took place in Wolverhampton on July 13 and 14 bringing together some
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New book takes a stroll through Cumbria's colonial history
Cumbria's colonial history is explored in a new book that takes readers on a journey that aims to deepen their relationship with the countryside. Professor Corinne Fowler, of the University of Leicester, walks through Cumbria's colonial past in
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'Senseless' building restrictions denying Cumbria investment, developers claim
'SENSELESS' nutrient pollution restrictions are holding up 3,500 new homes from being built across Cumbria, according to a Penrith-based homebuilder. Natural England's 'nutrient neutrality' measures are designed to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus
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Cumbrian school 'delighted' following 'good' Ofsted inspection
A Cumbrian primary school was delighted to receive a Good rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection. St Michael's CofE School, Dalston, was inspected by Ofsted on July 2 and 3 and earned a Good rating, an improvement on the Requires Improvement
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Intoxicated man exploited his partner's phobia as he strangled her, court told
POLICE officers who were summoned to a woman’s house in Carlisle had to spend an hour calming her down after her partner subjected her to strangulation. Despite knowing about his victim's phobia of precisely that form of violence, 36-year-old Michael
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Carlisle teen 'over the moon' after winning performing arts scholarship
A CUMBRIAN teenager has been congratulated by her local theatre group after winning a scholarship. Hanna Davidson, 16, has attended Razzamataz Theatre School in Carlisle since she was just three years old. After winning the Stage scholarship
