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Penrith and Carlisle City start new season in style

Penrith and Carlisle City both made impressive starts to the Northern League season. The opening day saw the Cumbrian clubs claim victory in their respective games. Darren Edmondson's Penrith defeated Birtley Town 3-0 with an emphatic showing

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Hamstring injury concern for Carlisle United midfielder

Paul Simpson admitted Ethan Robson was a concern after a hamstring injury saw him limp out of Carlisle United’s defeat at Rochdale. The midfielder was one of three players to go off injured in the 2-1 pre-season defeat at the Crown Oil Arena.

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Injury-hit Carlisle United lose to Rochdale with poor pre-season display

Rochdale 2 Carlisle United 1: Carlisle United turned in an uninspired performance as they went down to defeat at the hands of National League side Rochdale – and suffered three injuries in the process. Sub Dan Butterworth’s goal was only a consolation

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Man charged with multiple offences following robbery report in Ulverston

A man has been charged with multiple offences following a report of robbery on Market Street in Ulverston yesterday afternoon (July 26). Nathan Cooper, 26, of no fixed address has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery, two counts of criminal

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Home of 'high-end' restaurant hits the market

A 'handsome' sandstone building in Kirkby Thore has hit the market with a guide price of £500,000. Currently trading as a 'high-end' restaurant/bistro, this approximately 5,000 sqft property boasts a wide range of flexible options for potential

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Damage caused at Irving Vale cricket club following 2nd burglary in a year

Damage has been caused after a burglary at Irthing Vale Cricket Club in Brampton. Police are investigating following a report that at sometime between 6pm on July 25 and 9:45am on July 26 the changing rooms at Irthing Vale Cricket Club were broken

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Rochdale v Carlisle United - as it happened!

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Avanti West Coast caterers strike over 'imposed rosters' say RMT

Avanti West Coast caterers have been on strike over ‘imposed rosters’ which causes ‘widespread stress and fatigue among staff’ according to the RMT union. Caterers at Avanti West Coast face short notice changes to shifts, job cuts, and enforced

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Asda supermarket staff raise over £1k for Hospice at Home West Cumbria

STAFF at a supermarket in Cumbria have been fundraising for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.  Colleagues at Asda in Workington decided to show their support for the local charity.  Ann Quayle, a staff member, decided to start the initiative and

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Election to bring 'confidence' back into 'steady' Carlisle housing market

A leading Carlisle estate agent has said that a new government will bring ‘confidence’ back into the city’s ‘steady’ housing market. H&H Land & Estates Carlisle branch manager, Paul Doyle, has said that the post-pandemic housing boom was now

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Opportunity to own former finishing school

A Grade II Listed country house is up for grabs in Carleton with a guide price of £775,000. This property, dating back to 1749, sits in 1.7 acres and could be used as a grand family home, a B&B, or guest house. This more than 4,700 sqft

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Cumbrian business celebrates receiving national recognition

A Wigton based business has received national accreditation following a recent survey of employees.  Innovia Films has been named as a 'Good Company to Work For' and 'One to Watch' by Best Companies after staff were asked for their thoughts.

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The Old Fire Station to host 80s Mania tribute night

THE Old Fire Station in Carlisle will be hosting an 80s tribute concert.  The music venue will host the '80s Mania' event on Friday, October 11.  Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm, tickets can be bought on the website for £20.

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Fire station to host open day for the public

CARLISLE East Fire Station will be hosting an Open Day this summer.  The event will take place on Saturday, August 3, between 11am and 3pm.  There will be a road traffic collision demonstration, a house fire demonstration, have-a-go stations

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Wreay Road to open 'later than planned' says council

Carlisle's Wreay Road is set to re-open ‘later than planned’ according to Cumberland Council due to work on the city's Southern Link Road (CSLR). Wreay Road was set to open on Monday, July 29 but this will be delayed as works will still be going

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Cumbria Police issue number of appeals to help with investigations

Cumbria Police have issued a number of appeals which they need your help with. A7 CRASH:  Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward after a crash on the A7 between Sandysike and Longtown. Officers were called to the

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Why Blues players deserve faith that better times can come

What do you think about when you think about Chris Billy? If you watched Carlisle United in his era, you’ll remember the workhorse, the team man, the grafter, the bloke who laid the concrete so that Michael Bridges and co could build their palaces.

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NCIC urge public to give O type blood to help with national shortage

North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) has urged the public with O type blood to give blood to help a shortage.  There is a national shortage of O type blood with national stocks running low due to a hospital cyber attack and unfilled appointments

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Excitement builds ahead of rearranged Hammond's Pond gala day

Excitement is building ahead of the rearranged Hammond’s Pond gala on Sunday, July 28. The gala, which was postponed due to inclement weather in May, is set to bring hundreds of people to the park for the festivities. The event will also see

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Temperatures set to rise across Cumbria next week as high pressure moves in

Temperatures across Cumbria are set to reach highs of 25 degrees next week.  Rising over the weekend, temperatures are set to peak on Wednesday, July 31 at around 25 degrees in Carlisle making a welcome change from the cool, wet summer we have

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Carlisle United's new kits outselling last season's record-breakers

Carlisle United's new kits are outselling even last year's record-breaking strips. New figures revealed by the club show how their 2024/25 replica kits are being snapped up by fans. The Blues say that, in the first three weeks since the launch

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Man spotted his stolen tracksuit on bungling burglar walking down the street

A PROLIFIC Carlisle criminal stole a tracksuit during a city burglary which he was seen wearing by its owner days after the crime. Heavily convicted Kane Queen, 30, had briefly been resident at a Warwick Road address where recovering addicts are

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NOSTALGIA: A look at the exciting history of Hadrian's Wall

TODAY we wanted to take a look at the history of Hadrian's Wall. The wall was the North West frontier of the Roman Empire, it was built by the Roman Army by the orders of emperor Hadrian following his visit to Britain in AD 122. It is 73 miles

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Red Lonning Community Centre to host day trip to Blackpool

A WHITEHAVEN community centre will be running a day trip to Blackpool. The Red Lonning Community Centre at Hensingham will be running the trip during the school summer holidays. Tickets for the day trip are £15, and the excursion will take

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Former Beautiful South members to perform at Old Fire Station

FORMER band members of The Beautiful South will be performing in Carlisle.  When The Beautiful South broke up in 2007, some members formed another band The South.  The group will be performing at the Old Fire Station on Friday, May 30, 2025

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North Cumbria NHS to launch new electronic patient record system

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is expected to launch its new electronic patient record (EPR) system next year. NCIC has selected Alcidion as the preferred provider for its new platform. The trust, providing hospital

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NHS staff members walk Hadrian's Wall to support the charity shine

STAFF members at a Cumbrian NHS Trust took part in a fundraising challenge.  Six teams of staff from Cumbria walked the 84-mile length of Hadrian's Wall to raise funds for SHINE, to future-proof a local community mental health football group. 

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Primary school 'thrilled' after winning Gold School Games Award

A primary school has said that it is 'thrilled' after winning a Gold School Games Award.  Lanercost Chruch of England Primary School has received the award for the 2023/24 academic year in recognition of the school's commitment to sports and physical

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Eat like a Viking at Moorforge Viking Settlement next month

Get a taste of Viking life with a cookery event in west Cumbria. Moorforge Viking Settlement will host a day-long Viking cookery course in August with The Saxon Forager, Craig Brooks, who is the author of Eat like a Viking! and has appeared on

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Armstrong Watson welcomes record number of graduate trainees

Armstrong Watson has welcomed 37 new graduate trainees. This is a record number for the Cumbria-based firm, surpassing last year's total of 28. The accounting, business and financial advisory company, with offices across northern England and

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Cathedral encourages traders to take part in Farmers Market

CARLISLE Cathedral is encouraging traders to take up a pitch at upcoming markets in the city centre.  The Carlisle Farmers' Markets will take place this August, and the Cathedral is offering traders the chance to have a free pitch. In a post

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Imagining a Cumbrian Olympics, with trips to Carlisle, Penrith and the Lakes

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics was held on Friday night, as athletes across the world gather for the ancient sporting tradition.  More than 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations will go for the gold – and silver and bronze - over the

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City redevelopment facing the "last hurdle" as update photos released

There are mixed feelings about ongoing redevelopment works in Carlisle city centre among residents as they creep closer to completion. Cumberland Council has shared update photos of the ongoing improvements on Devonshire Street saying "we're at

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Road improvements to take place on A595 Calder Bridge to New Mill

Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses about upcoming road improvements on the A595 Calder Bridge to New Mill. The work will be carried out by the council's contractor DSD Construction Limited and will start on Monday 29 July,

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Cumbria's legendary tales brought to life in new opera

Fables, myths and legends of Cumbria will spring to life as a new opera premieres in Penrith this summer. The production, titled Kings, Witches, Lovers, and Souls – a Compass of Cumbrian Legends, is the latest from the Cumbria Opera Group.

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Mellish set to return as Carlisle United head to Rochdale

Jon Mellish looks set to return to the fold for Carlisle United at Rochdale today. The defender missed the Blues’ last pre-season game at St Mirren because of a family matter. But United’s longest-serving player has been back in training this

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The Kirkstile Inn handed new food hygiene rating

THE Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater, near Cockermouth, has been given a new food hygiene rating.  The venue was given a rating of 5 in its latest inspection on May 24, 2024, which means it is Very Good.  The hygienic handling of food including

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The tale of Kaid Andrew Belton - Cumbria's Lawrence of Arabia

WHEN people think about Cleator Moor, they don't often think about Moroccan royalty.  But over 100 years ago a boy was born in the town who would change the face of the African nation forever. This west Cumbrian man explored the globe and was made

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The Three Degrees bringing a concert fit for a King

IT'S not every group that can claim to be King Charles’ favourite, but The Three Degrees can proudly make that statement.  As the longest-running female vocal group in history, the current trio—Valerie Holiday, Freddie Pool, and Jessie Wagner –

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Carlisle Cathedral to host art exhibition this summer

Carlisle and Cumbria Artists will present their 55th annual exhibition at the Fratry Hall at Carlisle Cathedral this summer. From Saturday 27 July to Sunday 11 August, there will be hundreds of original paintings along with cards for sale by 60

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Local author to launch new book at Carlisle Market Hall

A book retailer in Carlisle's Market Hall is 'delighted' to host a local author next week, delving into her works that help children navigate anger and anxiety. Jenny Prince will be at Reiver Reads on August 2, at 10.30am, to celebrate the launch

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Prism Arts design latest window display at popular Carlisle book shop

PRISM Arts has designed the latest window display at a popular Carlisle bookshop.  The neurodivergent artist collective has created the window display at Bookends Carlisle, which is located on Castle Street.  The display is titled 'Faces of

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Greggs acquires the site of former doctor's surgery

Greggs has officially acquired the site of a former doctor’s surgery in Carlisle. The well-known chain has now acquired the premises on Eastern Way through Carigiet Cowen as the retained agent for the bakery giant in Cumbria. The site previously

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The South to perform at Carlisle's Old Fire Station next year

The South will head north next year after confirming a gig at Carlisle's Old Fire Station. The South will be doing what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South. The South are an impressive

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Wigton Town Council to increase number of parking fines

Wigton Town Council are working with local police to clamp down on illegal parking in the area.  Police have already handed out over 100 warnings and after discussions with the council, they are now considering fines to those that are caught by

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Cumbrian man completes world's toughest row for charity

Two friends have raised nearly £14,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean for 70 days, 20 hours and 18 minutes as part of a race. David Ferrier from Westnewton, Cumbria, and Garry Hoyle, from

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Carlisle bus service branded 'not fit for purpose' by local resident

A Carlisle resident has said that the bus service in the city is ‘not fit for purpose’. Leanne Stevenson said that frequent cancellations, late services and broken-down buses have made the service ‘unusable’ in Carlisle. In response, Stagecoach

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Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life hold event for families of Arnhem soldiers

As part of the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden (Arnhem), Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life recently held an event for families of Arnhem soldiers. The day was hosted by the Museum, located in Alma Block within Carlisle Castle, and involved

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Much-loved Cumbrian festival sold out for 19th consecutive year - as countdown begins

A MUCH-LOVED Cumbrian festival has officially sold out for the 19th year in a row- as organisers count down one week until the event is in full swing. Kendal Calling returns to the hallowed grounds of the stunning Lowther Deer Park in less than

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Iconic Lake District hotel looks one step closer to re-opening doors after takeover

AN ICONIC Lake District hotel looks one step further towards re-opening it's doors after planning permission has been submitted to the national park authority for a design scheme to re-open the famous venue. Sharrow Bay Hotel, on the shores of

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Swimming baths offers 10p sessions and Olympics activities this summer

Wigton Baths Trust is giving people the opportunity to get their Olympics fix this summer with a jam-packed schedule of activities.  Children can try out different Olympic sports and learn brand new skills at the swimming pool from next week for

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Communities across the Borderlands to benefit from £30m funding

Communities across the Borderlands are coming together for a conference to share their experiences to date on developing proposals to improve their towns and villages through locally made Place Plans.  The Place Programme is a central part of the

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Reform call on MPs to set out new job plan after government withdraw support for mine

Refrom UK have called on Cumbrian MPs to lay out a new plan for jobs in West Cumbria after the government withdrew its support for the proposed new mine in Whitehaven. The party’s open letter comes after the new Labour government has claimed that