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Everton 'set to offer Branthwaite bumper new deal'
Everton are reportedly set to offer Jarrad Branthwaite a lucrative new deal to fend off interest from Manchester United. The Cumbrian star has been linked with the Red Devils all summer and two offers were rebuffed by the Goodison Park club.
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Carlisle United keeper Lewis on pre-season and a 'fresh start'
Listen to Carlisle United goalkeeper Harry Lewis talking to the News & Star about pre-season so far, his aim for a "fresh start" after last season's struggles and the challenges ahead. Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the
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In pictures: what's on display at new Carlisle United exhibition
The new Carlisle United history exhibition, 'Backing the Blues', has officially opened in Tullie. It features a huge range of United artefacts, features and memorabilia. Click on the image at the top of this article to scroll through a range
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Section of the M6 motorway re-opens following collision in which five people injured
A SECTION of the M6 has been re-opened following a serious collision in which five people have been take to hospital. The M6 between J32 and J33 has been closed in both directions for a large part of this afternoon, July 22 following a major collision
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Section of a major Cumbrian road closed both ways following 'serious collision'
A SECTION of a major Cumbrian road has been closed in both directions following a 'serious collision'. National Highways are reporting that the A590 has been closed in both directions between A5092 at Greenodd and the A592 at Newby Bridge due to
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'High risk' man accompanied off mountain by rescue teams after multi-agency search
A MAN was assisted off a hill by rescue teams after a search for a 'high risk despondent male' was launched over the weekend. Keswick MRT, RAF Leeming, Rescue Dogs Association, Coastguard Helicopter R199, Cumbria Police and Langdale- Ambleside
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Man 'crawled back to vehicle' with ankle injury following fall on Lake District walk
AN injured walker 'crawled back to his vehicle' after receiving an injury to his ankle whilst walking near a Lake District waterfall. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to Aira Force on Sunday, July 14 after receiving reports that a man
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Women engineering successful careers
The number of women working in engineering is on the rise. According to not-for-profit EngineeringUK the number employed in the sector rose from 562,000 in 2010 to 936,000 in 2021, meaning they make up 16.5 per cent of the workforce. However
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Suspicious Carlisle man was found to have illegal drugs on city street
A CARLISLE man was caught with two illegal drugs after he was seen acting “strangely and suspiciously” on a city street. When he appeared in front of magistrates, 40-year-old Daniel Turnbull told how a decision to use cocaine and cannabis had gone
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Young man stretchered from Lakes fell after suffering 'debilitating' leg injury
A YOUNG man was stretchered from a Lake District fell after suffering a 'debilitating lower leg injury' whilst walking the Ullswater Way. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to Ullswater Way at 11:50am on Saturday, July 20 after reports
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Vehicle seized and numerous offences noted after operation between police forces
A VEHICLE was seized for having no road tax in a joint operation between Copeland police and teams from the counties road and nuclear police forces. Officers from Cumbria Constabulary Nuclear Estates Team (CCNET), Roads Policing Unit and Civil
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£180m Sellafield project signed by Altrad and KAEFER partnership
A £180m project has been signed to deliver major projects at Sellafield. Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners (PPP) awarded the contract to Altrad Support Services and KAEFFER UK & Ireland. The partnership will provide access solutions
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What did we learn from Carlisle United's latest friendly?
Carlisle United stepped up their pre-season preparations with a well-contested 2-2 draw at St Mirren last Friday…so what did we learn from it? 1 KEY MAN EMERGING? Once Carlisle had emerged from the game’s patchy start in Paisley, a few positive
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Workington Reds expect to seal loan deals for Carlisle United players
Workington Reds look set to bring in two young loan players from Carlisle United. The Reds manager Mark Fell said his club have an "agreement in principle" with the Blues over "a couple" of players. And Fell said he expects to have two loanees
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Carlisle 'nuisance' threatened to batter city hotel manager
A NOTORIOUS Carlisle nuisance threatened to “batter” a city hotel manager who refused to let him use a toilet. Andrew John Jason Bell, 47, racked up his 220th criminal offence on Saturday evening, just 48 hours after being released from custody
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Court: Carlisle man 'threatened victim at knifepoint and stole his Mercedes'
A CARLISLE man has been brought to court accused of aggravated burglary, threatening another male with a knife and stealing his vehicle. Callum Kerr, 28, faces a total of six charges following alleged incidents which are said to have occurred in
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Major travel agency reveals top 10 holiday spots for British families this summer
A major travel agency has revealed the top 10 holiday destinations for British families this summer. Booking.com has pulled together the locations that families have been searching for the most to see where people are likely to be heading in 2024
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High-street pharmacy chain announces hundreds of closures this year
A leading high-street pharmacy chain has shared plans to close down hundreds of stores in the coming months. It comes as Walgreens Boots Alliance - Boots' US-based parent company, previously said in June 2023 that it would be closing down 300 pharmacy
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at St Mirren!
An impressive travelling support of 331 in a 2,011 crowd followed Carlisle United to St Mirren for Friday night's pre-season friendly. Photographer Ben Holmes was at the SMiSA Stadium to capture the scenes in the away end. Click on the image
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Former Carlisle United striker joins Beech at AFC Fylde
Chris Beech has added Offrande Zanzala to his posse of ex-Carlisle United players at AFC Fylde. The striker has become the Coasters' latest signing ahead of the new 2024/25 National League season. Zanzala joins as a free agent having been released
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Walkers receive assistance from Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team
Five walkers who became disorientated on a night-time walk with inadequate lighting, received assistance from a Cumbrian mountain rescue team earlier this month. On July 14, Wasdale MRT received a call from Cumbria Police in the early hours about
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Supermarket to reopen to customers after refurbishments
A supermarket will reopen this week after refurbishments. Aldi, on Kingstown Road in Carlisle, will reopen to customers on Thursday, July 25, as upgrades to 'make for an all-round better shopping experience and a more sustainable store' have now
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Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team called out after 'medical emergency'
Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team were called out twice on Sunday July 21. They first attended a medical emergency close to Workington, before assessing an abandoned paddleboard on Crummock Water, which thankfully proved not to be an emergency
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Cumbria Police confirm today's road safety camera van locations
Cumbria Police have confirmed their road safety camera van locations for Monday July 22. Today, road safety camera vans will be operating in Kendal, Crook, Bowness, Windermere, the A590 between Brettargh Holt and Newby bridge, Grange over Sands
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Man who struggled to accept relationship break-up turned up at ex's work with flowers
A MAN committed a series of offences against his former partner after their long-term relationship fell apart amid his cocaine use, a court heard. Thomas Leigh was unable to accept his partner’s decision to end their relationship and was even prepared
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Breaking news updates from Cumbria on Monday July 22
3:17pm The M6 J32-J33 is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision.
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Highly rated holiday park that's home from home
Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, in the picturesque Victorian town of Silloth, has always been well regarded by the AA, regularly attracting 92 per cent and a gold award in inspections. In the last one, not only did it meet the gold standard, it was
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Sentence date set for serial rapist who plied victims with drink and drugs
A SENTENCE date has been set for a Carlisle sex predator who has been convicted of raping a second young man. At the city’s Crown Court, a judge told 48-year-old child rapist Barrie O’Keefe, who was last month convicted of raping another young
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Carlisle United manager confirms remaining transfer plans
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United could still sign as many as three more players as they prepare for the new season. The Blues manager remains on the hunt for additions with less than three weeks to go until the big kick-off. United’s boss
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Austerity and cuts 'locked' into Labour says former Carlisle Green candidate
Austerity and cuts are ‘locked into the Labour government’ according to the former Green party candidate for Carlisle. Labour set out their legislative agenda in the King’s Speech on Wednesday with key policy initiatives on devolution, transport
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Joinery student set to represent Carlisle College at national final
A Carlisle College Student is celebrating after reaching the finals of a prestigious national construction skills competition. Joinery apprentice George Swift took first place in the North East SkillBuild regional heat last month and has since
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Get cycling during the summer holidays with free bike loan scheme
Families in Carlisle can get active this summer through a new free bike loan scheme. Yewdale Community Centre has launched the free Get Wheelie Active scheme to support local families in getting out cycling during the summer holidays. Families
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Four-bed home in sought-after village on the market
A BEAUTIFUL four-bedroom detached period property in Wetheral has been put up for sale with a guide price of £675,000. With its south-west facing rear garden, generous living space and a breakfast kitchen, Eden House, on Plains Road, the home sits
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Ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Pub 2024' award revealed
THE ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Pub 2024' award have been revealed. These finalists have been chosen by News & Star readers after a week of online nominations which started on Monday, July 8, and concluded on Sunday, July 14.
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Carlisle powerlifter to represent England in South Africa
A CARLISLE mum is preparing to represent England at the upcoming Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in South Africa. Sharon Holmes, 52, has been powerlifting since 2016 and has competed internationally for Great Britain four times, including
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Opportunity to have historic finds identified at museum
A WHITEHAVEN museum is inviting people to bring any intriguing items they have discovered to be examined by an expert this Tuesday (July, 23). Attendees are encouraged to bring in any potentially historic items they have unearthed from their gardens
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All aboard as model railway line steams back into action
Carlisle's much-adored model railway line is set to reopen on the weekend of the Upperby Gala at Hammond's Pond. The club, which was established in 1936, was 'very happy' to announce on social media that Carlisle Hammonds Pond Railway would be
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Meet the finalists: Graham Arms Inn, Longtown
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted pubs in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. Graham Arms Inn has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its '
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Carlisle Green Room Club confirms upcoming play
Carlisle Green Room Theatre has confirmed its new upcoming play. The Last Quiz Night On Earth will run from Monday, August 12 until Saturday, August 17, at the Carlisle city centre venue. There’s a massive asteroid on an unstoppable collision
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Krankenhaus Music Festival to return to Muncaster Castle this summer
A MUSIC festival is set to return to Muncaster Castle this summer. Krankenhaus Festival will return to the historic grounds of Muncaster in August. The festival will run from August 23 until August 25. It is a micro-festival that is hosted
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10p swims introduced for summer holidays
FOR just 10p, schoolchildren up to the age of 16, can enjoy a swim in any of five indoor pools throughout the summer holidays. The discount scheme, which was introduced by Cumberland Council with support from GLL and Wigton Baths Trust, will kick
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Public invited to have their say on new council health programme
PARENTS and residents are being invited to have their say on a proposed new 0-19 Healthy Child Programme for the Cumberland Council area. Claire King, a consultant in public health at the council, gave a presentation on the scheme to members of
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City resident concerned about 'serious safety issue' with new road
A CITY resident has expressed their concern for the safety of walkers on a north Carlisle estate. Linda Hartness, and other local residents, are worried that there is a "serious safety issue" on a road that is due to open that will connect Newfield
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Council hears how NHS Trust plans to improve cancer treatment targets
THE health organisation for north Cumbria is not the worst performing trust for meeting cancer treatment targets, councillors have been reassured. Ioannis Michalakis, the trust lead for cancer clinician at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation
