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Andrew Jenkins remembered with love and pride at his funeral service
They came from many Carlisle United eras to pay tribute to Andrew Jenkins: names that evoked different times, different decades, all linked by one man. From the pitch and the dugout: McVitie, Swinburne, Walling, Curle. Lumsdon, Murphy, Arnold,
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Incidents of knife seizures have risen in Cumbria
INCIDENTS of knife seizures by police in Cumbria have risen according to the county's police fire and crime commissioner. David Allen was speaking to members of the police fire and crime panel during a meeting at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on
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New plan to enhance family support services in Cumberland
The council's executive approval for the Family Help and Prevention strategy is set to improve the lives of children and families across Cumberland. The new plan outlines early support for children, young people, and families, and improves access
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Vets warn after 'highly contagious' and often fatal virus found in dogs in Cumbria
A CUMBRIAN vets has issued a warning about a 'highly contagious' virus - which has been found in Cockermouth and the surrounding area's. Parvovirus, a highly contagious virus affecting dogs has been detected in Cockermouth and the surrounding areas
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Rescuers help 'cold and exhuasted' walkers after 'numerous' falls
Rescuers were called out ot two ‘cold and exhausted’ walkers who suffered ‘numerous minor falls’ at England’s highest mountain. Three members of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) saw the walkers on Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike, at 7.14pm on
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Andrew Jenkins makes poignant final journey to Brunton Park
Andrew Jenkins made his final, poignant journey to Brunton Park this morning. The funeral cortege for the great Carlisle United owner and chairman, who died earlier this month, visited the Blues' ground before the service. Scores of supporters
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Last chance to get unlimited Carlisle United coverage for just £4
This is your last chance to grab our offer which gives you unlimited access to our Carlisle United coverage for just £4. Our discount deal means you can read everything we write about the Blues for the next FOUR months for £4. It is a big reduction
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Police appeal for owners of stolen quad bikes and moped
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into several vehicle thefts across Cumbria. Cumbria police have today (July 25) issued photos of a quadbike and a moped which they suspect were stolen. The photos were obtained during an investigation
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Police appeal for information as they investigate car theft
Police are investigating a car theft that happened earlier this month. A silver Volkswagen Sharan was stolen from an address in Moorclose, Workington, between July 18 and 22, police said. They appealing for information from anyone who saw what
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New food hygiene ratings given to 48 businesses in Cumberland Council area
New food hygiene ratings have been given to 48 businesses in the Cumberland Council area, ranging from three out of five to five out of five. The following 28 scores were given to these businesses, classed as restaurants, cafes or canteens:
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Council continues deep clean initiative with two week project in Lake District town
A PROJECT to 'deep clean' parts of Cumberland has continued to be rolled out by Cumberland council- as they announce the completion of an extensive street cleansing initiative in a Lake District town. Cumberland Council has announced the completion
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England star to host special event for ex-Blues star fighting cancer
England star Kyle Walker will host a special event in support of former Carlisle United and Rochdale man Joe Thompson as he battles cancer a third time. The 35-year-old Thompson and his family are trying to raise £250,000 to cover the costs of
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Second Cumbrian vets warns of 'highly contagious' virus in dogs after confirmed cases
A SECOND West Cumbrian vets has warned dog owners of parvovirus - a highly contagious and often fatal disease affecting dogs. The Vet, Whitehaven has warned dog owners to 'be vigilant' after one confirmed case of the disease at their neighbouring
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9 best and worst GPs in Carlisle according to patients - where does yours rank?
The nine best and worst GPs in Carlisle for patient satisfaction have been revealed. The latest survey consisted of around 2.56 million questionnaires sent out to patients aged 16 or over registered with GP practices in England, from 2 January
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Autumn and winter are on the horizon at this city shop
An artisanal community shop in north Cumbria is gearing up for the autumnal months as it announces a whole host of creative events. The Emporium, based in Denton Holme in Carlisle, brings people together through workshops and by supporting local
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Cumbria Police officers conduct speed checks on rural road
CUMBRIA Police have been conducting speed checks in the west of the county. Officers have been on the outskirts of St Bees monitoring the driving habits of motorists. No offences were noted by the officers, but further speeding checks will
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Cumbrian TV personality Helen Skelton hints at 'fun' new project for Channel 5 TV
CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton has hinted at an exciting new project with former BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker. The Cumbrian born TV personality took to Instagram to share a message about a 'fun' project, also sharing pictures of the
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Museum celebrates 250th anniversary of poet laureate Robert Southey
KESWICK Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Southey. Southey was one of the town's most famous characters, he was also poet laureate and writer of The Three Bears tale. A Keswick Museum spokesperson said: "Southey
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Man admitted being drunk and disorderly after shouting 'baldy' at police officer
A DRUNK man who shouted ‘baldy’ at a police officer was slammed by magistrates for his ‘extremely rude’ and ‘immature’ ‘behaviour. Police were on duty in Whitehaven on July 6 when they noticed a group of ‘rowdy’ young men outside the Easy Shop
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Law firm warns potential impact of new employment changes
A law firm has warned that the new government's employment law changes may have 'huge ramifications' for companies across the UK. The King’s Speech before parliament highlighted that Labour would introduce the Employment Rights Bill in their first
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Are you allowed to punch a seagull if it tries to steal your food?
We've all been there, walking up a promenade on a hot summer day enjoying an ice cream or some fish and chips. Nothing could ruin the moment. Well, enter the beaky little nightmare. Seagulls are natural-born foragers and a right royal pain
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday next month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Helicopter called out to walker with suspected dislocated shoulder
Mountain rescuers were called out to help a walker who had a suspected dislocated shoulder. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) said a call was received from Cumbria police about the incident at 3.50pm yesterday (July 24), and that it happened
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain was reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly
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Evacuated residents return home after 'suspicious item' found
Residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated by police yesterday (July 24). A number of homes in Longtown, north of Carlisle, were evacuated as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious item within a property. Officers
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Live: Breaking news, traffic and travel updates - Cumbria
2:15pm Mountain rescuers helped two 'cold and exhausted' walkers after they suffered 'numerous falls' yesterday. Full
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Cumberland Council reviews School Transport savings
CUMBERLAND Council is launching a consultation process to look at proposed changes to its assisted home to school transport policy. Councillor Elaine Lynch (Wigton, Labour), the portfolio holder for lifelong learning and development, told members
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Andrew Jenkins set for 'incredible send-off' at his funeral today
Andrew Jenkins will receive an “incredible send-off” as the former Carlisle United owner and chairman’s funeral is held today. Family, friends, colleagues and supporters will say farewell to Mr Jenkins, who died earlier this month aged 87.
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Woman seeking to spare her XL Bully dog death penalty given more time
A YOUNG Penrith woman seeking to spare her XL bully the death penalty has been given more time by magistrates to plead her case. Keyleigh Ellen Abigail, aged 22, has been prosecuted for the unlawful ownership of a three-and-a-half year-old pet.
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Reckless motorist showed disregard for public in high speed police pursuit
A CARELESS driver showed a “complete disregard for other road users” during a police pursuit on residential Carlisle roads past pedestrians and dog walkers. Nicky Griffiths, 42, appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court after an incident on 28th
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Man escapes jail after viciously stamping on a dad in brutal town attack
A SECOND young man has been sentenced for kicking and stamping on a dad who was badly hurt in a vicious town centre gang attack. Earlier this month, 19-year-old Reece Troy was locked up for the prominent role he played in violence which flared
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Carlisle MP votes against removing two-child benefit cap
Carlisle's MP has voted against lifting a ban on the two-child benefit cap, which a national campaign group said is the 'biggest driver rising child poverty'. Julie Minns, the city's new Labour MP, joined the majority of her party's colleagues
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Meet the finalists: The Drovers Rest, Monkhill
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted pubs in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over the following issues. The Drovers Rest has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its
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Scores of dead fish found in polluted water at popular beauty spot
SCORES of fish have died in polluted water at a popular beauty spot – but a cause is yet to be found. The dead fish were discovered in Lowca Beck earlier this year after the water became polluted with an unknown substance. Investigations have
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Partnership between Cumbrian town and German twin town celebrates 30 years
A SPECIAL relationship between Workington and it's twin town of Selm in Germany will be celebrated with the planting of a tree- marking 30 years of the partnership. Workington District Twinning Association is pleased to announce that the twinning
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Tasty bakes and high-quality coffee on menu at new city cafe
Carlisle's newest coffee shop is bringing tasty bakes and high-quality coffee to the city. Smillie's Coffee Bar, based on West Tower Street in Carlisle, has hit the ground running following its opening last weekend with a menu packed full of locally
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Palestine Solidarity Group calls for Coca Cola boycott
Campaigners handed out leaflets to the public and stallholders on Saturday to raise awareness of Coca Cola's alleged operations in an Israeli settlement. The Palestine Solidarity Group took to Carlisle city centre for the campaign, in line with
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Volunteer at music festival and earn a free weekend pass
A UNIQUE opportunity to experience a festival from behind the scenes has been announced as Solfest is seeking volunteers ahead of the upcoming festival. Last year at the North Lakes Country Park in Silloth, the festival had the pleasure of welcoming
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Cumberland Council area residents are paying too much tax, research suggests
Residents are paying too much tax to Cumberland Council based on the value of where they live, new figures suggest. The calculation of council tax is based on property values estimated in 1991, and over the last three decades, property values across
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Cumbrian station in the running for railway award
Workington station is in the running to be named ‘Small Station of the Year’ at the National Rail Awards. The Cumbrian station has been shortlisted alongside others across the country, with judges considering it based on a range of criteria.
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Carlisle MP bids for national recognition for Britain’s first black police officer
A portrait of Britain’s first black police officer could be commissioned to mark his 220th birthday, if one of Cumbria’s newest MPs gets her way. Labour candidate Julie Minns ousted Conservative John Stevenson in the recent General Election to
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Explore Carlisle's art scene at the 55th Annual Artists Exhibition
Carlisle and Cumbria Artists are launching their 55th Annual Exhibition at Carlisle Cathedral on July 27. Hosting hundreds of original paintings and cards created by 60 artists from the area, the exhibition promises to showcase landscapes, still
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Police investigating burglary that caused 'significant damage' to Carlisle shop
CUMBRIA Police are investigating a burglary which caused 'significant damage' to a Carlisle shop. Cumbria Police received a report just before 2 am on Tuesday, July 23, of a burglary at a premises on Scotch Street, Carlisle. A Cumbria Police
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Scottish folk band Talisk to play the Old Fire Station
Popular scottish folk band Talisk are set to perform in Carlisle later this year. Amongst the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, Talisk will perform at the Old Fire Station on Wednesday November 20. With over 15 million streams
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Record number of school suspensions across Cumbria
The number of suspensions in Cumbria schools reached a record high in the last academic year, new figures show. Department for Education figures show there were 4,690 suspensions in the 2022-23 academic year – the highest since records began for
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Baby sensory group becoming a hub for new parents
A RELATIVELY new baby group is helping support new parents and foster community spirit in Carlisle. Launched in February 2024, Tiny Tootsies Baby Play & Sensory Group Carlisle's meets at Belah Community Centre encourages babies (0-13 months) to
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Get cosy at this city shop's events next month
A whimsical city shop is holding a variety of cosy and creative events throughout August. Flutter & Fern, based on Rosemary Lane, has announced four different evening sessions that will help attendees get in touch with their creative side
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Popular children's carnival bring 'great atmosphere' to West Cumbrian village
A POPULAR village carnival was a 'great day' for the hundreds who participated -lining the streets to cheer on the many acts and performers who came out for the special day. Broughton Children's Carnival took place on Saturday, July 20 with hundreds
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4,000-year-old weapons found by metal detectorist hailed as a 'significant find'
A HOARD of Bronze Age weapons unearthed by a metal detector were hailed as ‘a significant find’ for northern Cumbria by a coroner. The 4,000-year-old items were found by Mark Wilson in Westnewton, a village north of Aspatria, over two days in February
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Coastguard team members presented with The King's Coronation Medal
MEMBERS of coastguard teams in West Cumbria were presented with The King's Coronation Medal. Volunteers at Whitehaven and Maryport Coastguard stations were presented with the medals at a ceremony this week. Those who have served in the Armed
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Top tourist attraction recounting rum's origins
Travel back in time to the bustling seaport of Whitehaven – home of the Jefferson family business. The business was founded by Robert Jefferson in 1785 and the family traded in wines from Spain and Portugal and rum, sugar and molasses from the
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Scotland's potential third National Park just across the Borders
Galloway, just across the Borders from Cumbria, has been named as the preferred site for Scotland’s third National Park. Local inhabitants, communities, businesses and other stakeholders will be enjoined to weigh in and provide input as to whether
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Ennerdale milk and newspaper delivery stalwart to retire after more than 34 years
For more than 34 years, residents in the Ennerdale area have had newspapers and milk delivered directly to their doorsteps each day by the same man. Now, at the age of 71, Bill Currie has decided to retire after building up a round that includes
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Construction starts on compound and phase 1 for Flood Risk Management Scheme
THE Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin have started work on the first phase of new Appleby flood defences. The setting up of the compound site is underway behind the Appleby Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool. Work is underway to build
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Cumbrian rugmakers to showcase creations at Cumberland Rag Rug Exhibition
CUMBRIAN rugmakers are set to showcase their creation at the upcoming Cumberland Rag Rug Exhibition. The exhibition, which will feature contemporary rugs that have been made in Cumbria and the North of England, will take between Saturday, September
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Can you help these two city charities with festival salvage?
Two north Cumbrian charities are looking for volunteers to support them in salvaging abandoned camping equipment after Kendal Calling. Carlisle Refugee Action Group and Sustainable Carlisle have issued a call for people over the age of 16 to help
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Charity teaches thousands of secondary school pupils suicide prevention skills
A Cumbrian charity is hoping to give young people hope by working with schools to educate staff and students on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention and bereavement support charity Every Life Matters has been working with schools across the
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Superfish chip shop given new food hygiene rating
A FISH and chip shop in Workington has been given a new food hygiene rating. Superfish was rated 5, which is Very Good at its last inspection on May 8, 2024. The hygienic handling of food, including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling
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Campaigner encouraged after new MP raises infected blood scandal as first question
A WORKINGTON man affected by the infected blood scandal has praised a new Cumbrian MP for using his first question in Parliament to call for a debate on the issue. Last Thursday, July 18 new Whitehaven and Workington MP Josh MacAlister took to
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West Cumbrian pupils amongst first to receive passports for pioneering award scheme
FLIMBY primary school pupils were among the first in the county to receive passports, allowing them to participate in the Cumbria Award scheme. Designed especially for Cumbria, Cumbrian Award covers three strands – Adventure, Culture and Enterprise
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West Cumbrian theatre and community venue receives 'significant' funding boost
A WORKINGTON theatre has received a funding boost of £170,000 which will allow the popular town venue to carry out 'substantial maintenance'. The Carnegie in Workington has received a significant funding boost from the UK Governments Shared Prosperity
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Former high street bank transformed into new wellness and rejuvenation centre
A FORMER Maryport bank has been transformed into a new wellness and rejuvenation centre in the town. In the heart of Maryport, an old bank has been reborn as Essence, a sanctuary of wellness and rejuvenation, thanks to the dedication and vision
