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Carlisle United: We've learned from criticism over CUTV launch
Carlisle United chiefs say they have “learned” from criticism aimed at the launch of their new club streaming service CUTV. Chief executive Nigel Clibbens says initial feedback from fans is “valued” and helping them adapt the new service. The
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Cumbrian selected by Great Britain for Paralympics in Paris
Cumbrian athlete Anna Nicholson has been selected by Great Britain for the Paralympics in France. Nicholson is in the Paralympics GB team for the forthcoming Games in Paris. The shot-putter is in a 33-strong squad that will represent Britain
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Revealed: Piataks' £4.8m outlay in first months of Blues ownership
Carlisle United’s new owners spent £4.8m in the first seven months of their ownership of the Blues, it has been confirmed. The Piataks set aside £2.45m to settle the club’s debt, another £1.35m to fund the club last season and a further £1m for
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Cumbrian striker joins Carlisle United's League Two rivals
Cumbrian striker Ryan Bowman has joined one of Carlisle United's League Two rivals. The Carlisle-born former Blues forward has signed a one-year deal with Cheltenham Town. Bowman makes the move to Gloucestershire after his release from Shrewsbury
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Former Carlisle United loanee Kayode seals League One move
Former Carlisle United loan striker Joshua Kayode has made a League One move before the new season. The Rotherham United frontman has joined Shrewsbury Town. A season-long loan deal has been struck for the 24-year-old to join Paul Hurst's Salop
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Motorbike rider in his 70s taken to hospital after crash
A motorbike rider in his 70s has been seriously injured after a crash with a camper van on the A7 today (July 26). Emergency services attended the scene at 2.27pm and the road between Sandysike and Longtown currently remains closed. The motorbike
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Workington Reds bolster squad with two young signings
Workington Reds have bolstered their squad with the signing of two promising young players. Ben McCarron and Tom Stephenson have both agreed deals with the Borough Park club. The duo have been on trial with Reds during pre-season and have caught
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Man, 33 in court on multiple charges after Longtown evacuation incident
A MAN has appeared in court charged in connection with an incident in Longtown which resulted in homes being evacuated and an Army bomb disposal team being called. Residents in the area of Burn Street were moved from their residential properties
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The best of Barrow entertainment to suit all tastes
Whether you like music, cars or astronomy, the coastal town of Barrow has an event this summer that will be sure to entertain, and with much of it free to attend it need not break the budget either. Locals and visitors alike are welcomed to
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Police catch Cannabis courier with 1 kg cargo on the A66
A CANNABIS courier was caught transporting a 1kg criminal cargo on the A66 through the Eden Valley. Mark Prenga, 44, was the front seat passenger in a car stopped near Brough, on the night of March 14. Police pulled the vehicle over because
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Residents left 'intimidated' after issue with blocks of flats in Cumbrian town centre
A JOINT partner agency operation is being carried out to address issues in blocks of flats around Whitehaven town centre - after reports that some residents within the town centre have face intimidation from people sleeping in communal areas. Copeland
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What still needs to be resolved at Carlisle United before new season?
With just over two weeks until the new season, what still needs to be resolved at Carlisle United? Here’s a look at some of the main issues. FINAL JIGSAW PIECES Clearly, United remain in need of some final reinforcements for their squad
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Cumbrian clubs set for start of Northern League season
Cumbria’s trio of Northern League teams get their seasons under way this weekend. There are away trips for Carlisle City and Kendal Town while Penrith kick things off at home. City, under new manager Dan Kirkup, start their bid to build on
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How Carlisle United's latest opponents Rochdale are shaping up
Like Carlisle United, fans of Rochdale will be full of hope ahead of the upcoming campaign thanks to progress made off the pitch. Dale enjoyed a solid first-ever campaign in non-league, finishing 11th under the stewardship of Jim McNulty, who featured
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Urgent safety message issued to farmers in Cumbria after number of incidents
An urgent safety message has been issued by Electricity North West aimed at farmers across Cumbria - after a number of incidents including a tractor hitting an overhead line and snapping a pole. Statistics revealed by the power network operator
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Have your say at Cleator Moor Connected Town event
Cleator Moor residents, community groups, and businesses are being invited to have their say in the Connected Town project. A Town Deal engagement event is being held on July 30 between 3pm and 6.30pm at the Cleator Moor Civic Hall and Masonic
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Flip Entertainment to host three family magic shows at The Beacon Portal
FAMILY magic shows will be taking place at The Beacon in Whitehaven. Flip Entertainment will be hosting three shows at The Beacon Portal. The first show will take place at 11am on Monday, July 29; the second will be held at 1pm on Tuesday
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North Cumbria Integrated Care launches 'Step Into Work' scheme
NORTH Cumbria Integrated Care is encouraging people to take part in their 'Step Into Work' scheme. The scheme will take place at West Cumberland Hospital and will run for several weeks. It is aimed at those who would like to work for the
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Muncaster Castle to make open mic nights a regular feature
MUNCASTER Castle will now be hosting regular open mic nights. The popular tourist attraction held the first of these events recently with The Arts Council and found that it was a great success. Staff at Muncaster have decided to make the
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The Rum Story museum to host art exhibition and kids can attend for free
A WHITEHAVEN museum will be hosting an art exhibition this weekend. The Rum Story will be hosting the free exhibition between July 26 and July 28. Kids will be able to attend the event for free as the venue is running a 'kids go free' scheme
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'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days
On bedding made out of tablecloths and sunlounger mats, hundreds of TUI passengers were forced to sleep on a conference room floor days amid the global IT outage. Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport
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'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning
Brits have been issued a 'stark' warning over their boarding passes if they are jetting off to sunnier skies this summer. The inevitability of flying abroad means you will have a million things to pack and remember - especially when you're travelling
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Revealed: fans' giant flag tribute to Andrew Jenkins at Carlisle United
Carlisle United fans have revealed the flag that will act as a lasting celebration of Andrew Jenkins at Brunton Park. A fundraiser organised by the Flags for United group raised an impressive £460 to remember the former Blues chairman and owner
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Town post office could move into nearby store in bid to 'safeguard' services in area
A WORKINGTON post office looks set to close, as the organisation put plans in place to move the services into a nearby Spar store. The Post Office are proposing to move the Moorclose Estate Post Office branch to a new location, just a few doors
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Man,33, to appear in court on drug offences after incident in Cumbrian town
A MAN has been charged with drug offences following an incident in Longtown - which led to a number of residents being evacuated from their homes after the discovery of a suspicious item. Luke Harris, 33, of Burn Street, Longtown, will appear
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Almost 150 homes left without power after 'unexpected incident' in Cumbrian village
ALMOST 150 homes have been affected by a power cut in West Cumbria this morning, which has been caused by an 'unexpected incident' with a high voltage cable. Electricity North West have said that 148 properties have been left without power in Crosscanonby
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Drug addict flipped and attacked partner in violent knife assault
A PETRIFIED woman was injured with a knife as her ex-partner “flipped” and turned violent during a drink and drug binge. Brian Harold, 42, had been in a two-year relationship with the woman. This, Carlisle Crown Court heard, was fuelled by
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Inquest: Passers by tried to save pensioner killed in A595 road traffic collision
AN inquest has heard how members of the public tried to save the life of a much loved pensioner following a tragic road collision. Cockermouth Coroners’ Court was told this morning (thurs) that George Henry Jackson, aged 75, had been driving a
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Things are 'cranking up' says Simmo as Blues head to Rochdale
Paul Simpson says pre-season is “cranking up” for Carlisle United as they begin the two-week countdown to the new season. The Blues head to Simpson’s former club Rochdale tomorrow (Crown Oil Arena, 3pm) for their latest friendly. It is the
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Plans to expand Carlisle tyre factory
REVISED plans have been put forward for Carlisle's Pirelli factory to expand with a 'green tyre' store extension. The resubmission for the major employer on Dalston Road, comes after the applicant reassessed operations for a previously approved
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Repeal of wind farm ban a positive step amid climate crisis, politicians say
The lifting of a ban on on-shore wind farms is a positive step forward as humanity faces an existential threat to climate change, the leader of a local party branch said. It comes despite some concerns that wind farms being built in Cumbria could
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Target Wrestling to host show at The Solway Hall
A PROFESSIONAL wrestling show will be held at a Whitehaven venue. Target Wrestling will be hosting its wrestling show at The Solway Hall on Saturday, July 27. In a post on social media, Target Wrestling wrote: "Target Wrestling returns to
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Joe Bananas nightclub handed new food hygiene rating
A NIGHTCLUB in Whitehaven has been handed a new food hygiene rating. Joe Bananas, on Duke Street, has been given a rating of 5 which is Very Good. The hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage
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Cathedral to host installation service for new archdeacon
CARLISLE Cathedral will be hosting an installation service for the new Archdeacon. The service will take place on Sunday, September 8, at 3pm. All are welcome to attend the service, the Cathedral has said that tickets are free but must be
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City's Historic Quarter is filled with artwork for summer festival
Carlisle's Historic Quarter is awash with creativity as more than 60 works of art take over businesses and offices following a successful launch earlier this week. The annual Historic Quarter Arts Festival is underway in the city with its biggest
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Cumbrian students raise over £1300 from charity exploits
Cumbrian students have raised more than £1000 for Hospice at Home, thanks to their annual charity week. With the rise in demand for hospice care at home and within the community, coupled with the rise in cost of living, charities like Hospice at
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Lord of the Rings fan gets first tattoo to mark 70th birthday
A Lord of the Rings fan has got his first-ever tattoo to mark his 70th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the book's publication. Tom Hall is based near Lockerbie and entrusted Carlisle tattoo artist Troy Slater to create his first-ever tattoo
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Cumbrian shoplifting crimes rise by nine per cent in past year
More shoplifting crimes were recorded in Cumbria in the past year, new figures show. It comes as major retailers raised concerns about the rising cost of theft, while the Government has vowed to make assaulting a shopworker a specific criminal
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Popular West Cumbrian sweet shop celebrates one-year anniversary
A popular West Cumbrian sweet shop is celebrating its first anniversary. Candy Cabs Cumbria was opened by Dave Hampson and Louise Millful from Cleator Moor in 2023, with the business based in Egremont, above Emma's Bakes on Main Street. Since
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Former drummer of The Jam Rick Butler to perform at The Old Fire Station
RICK Buckler the former drummer of The Jam will be performing in Carlisle. Buckler, who was the drummer for the iconic mod revival band, will perform songs and host a Q&A at the Old Fire Station. The Jam became popular in the alternative
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Summer fete organised at Distington walled garden this weekend
A summer fete will be held at the Distington Walled Garden on Saturday, July 27 between 10am and 4pm. The free event will include a variety of local businesses showcasing their crafts and an outdoor market. Visitors can expect to find a diverse
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Meet the finalists: The Beehive, Carlisle
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 Beehive has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best
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Cumberland Council in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour
Cumberland Council has approved a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). The decision was taken during its executive committee meeting on July 23. This comes as the reorganisation and consolidation of three district councils, Allerdale,
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New signs to improve safety for road workers
Cumberland Council has launched a new road safety initiative to improve safety for road workers. Launched in April, the initiative consists of new signs installed across Cumberland in response to safety concerns raised by council staff. It
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Carlisle road project marks first year, progressing toward 2025 opening
A major roadbuilding project in Carlisle has reached its first anniversary, with progress made toward a road opening date of October 2025. Cumberland Council’s Carlisle Southern Road Link (CSLR) project is one of the biggest council projects in
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Number of sports facilities in Carlisle ahead of Paris Olympics
Olympic athletes are often quick to praise the sporting opportunities they were given in their local areas as youngsters. With the 2024 Paris Olympics just around the corner, figures show how Carlisle stacks up when it comes to opportunities to
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Delicious restaurant given new food hygiene rating
AN eatery in West Cumbria has been given a new food hygiene rating. Delicious, at Wilson Street, Workington, was handed a rating of 3 when it was last inspected on May 24, 2024, meaning that it is Generally Satisfactory. The hygienic handling
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Motorist with expired licence gave daughter's details to police
A PREVIOUSLY banned motorist who had an expired driving licence gave her daughter’s details after being stopped by police. Catherine Jenkinson, 47, was driving a Fiat Fiorino in a ‘suspicious manner’ on the A66 at Brigham at 12.30am on July 7,
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NOSTALGIA: A look at the turbulent history of Carlisle Castle
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at the history of Carlisle Castle. The castle has towered over the city of Carlisle for hundreds of years. It was around 900 years ago that the castle first came to be in the city and it has
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Adventurous duo row across the Atlantic for 70 days in aid of charity
A man from Cumbria has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean for 70 days to raise money for charity. David Ferrier from Westnewton, Cumbria, and his friend Garry Hoyle, from North Shields, have raised £13,733 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service
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Town centre sparkles after large-scale cleanse
Cumberland Council has completed a large-scale street cleansing initiative in Keswick. The project, which lasted two weeks, has improved the 'cleanliness and appeal' of the area for residents, businesses, and visitors. The street cleaning crew's
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Cumbrian man earns prestigious fellowship at British Academy
A Cumbrian man has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy thanks to his academic distinction and research. Dr David McCallam was born in Cockermouth and attended Derwent School and Cockermouth Grammar School before starting work at the
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Child benefit vote shows government is 'starting to unravel', local party chair says
A recent vote on benefits for parents of more than two children has shown that the new Labour government is ‘starting to unravel’, according to a local party chair. MPs voted on a motion to lift the two-child benefit cap earlier this week – a Scottish
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Formula One safety car to star at Netherby Hall Car Show
The Netherby Hall Car Show is set to return next month. This year’s event, taking place on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, is slated to feature the official Formula One safety car - the high-performance Aston Martin Vantage. More than
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Mental health group supports over 1,100 men since January
SINCE opening its doors at the beginning of the year, a male mental health group in Carlisle has welcomed over 1,100 men seeking support. Following successful group launches in West Cumbria, Andy’s Man Club opened in Carlisle on January 6 this
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Candle company announces return of its 'popular' candle-making workshops
A family-owned candle production company has announced the return of its 'popular' candle-making workshops. The Victorian Candle Co., founded by Carlisle-based brothers Aidan Blackett and Ru Blackett has announced that it will be hosting a new
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First building society to become accredited Living Pension employer
Newcastle Building Society is now the first-ever UK building society to receive an accreditation as a Living Pension employer. The accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation aims to assist workers in growing their pension pots. As an early
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Police fire and crime commissioner encourages the public to attend Bluelight Day
PFCC David Allen is encouraging members of the public to attend the Bluelight Day at Whitehaven Harbour. The event will run from 1-4pm on Saturday, July 27, and will coincide with Drowning Prevention Day. The World Health Organisation's campaign
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Young creatives host 'exciting' live performance in Penrith's Castle Park
A group of young creatives have come together to create an 'exciting' live performance at a Penrith park. A number of young people from the Penrith area have created a live dance performance titled - 'Red - An Audio Adventure' - which is being
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Property styling company achieves third consecutive award win
Wigton-based Sassy Property Styling Ltd has once again clinched an award, marking three consecutive wins. Owner Anne Sowerby, in business for more than 13 years, shared her secret to success. She said: "Customers are front and centre to our
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West Cumbrian schools raise over £21k through Mini Colour Runs
Primary schools in West Cumbria have contributed to an impressive boost for Hospice at Home West Cumbria through Mini Colour Runs. Eight schools participated in the fundraising events, which raised over £21,000 and were held between May and July
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Violence against women and girls falls in Cumbria as national figures rise
Cumbria Police has reported a fall in violence against women and girls as new national report describes it reaching "epidemic levels" across England and Wales. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) has reached "epidemic levels" with a 37 per
