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Carlisle United's Taylor Charters: 'This is a massive season for me...'
Listen to Carlisle United's Taylor Charters talking about pre-season so far, his hopes for the new campaign, his assessment of the Rochdale defeat and returning to his former loan club Gateshead on Tuesday. Click on the Play button below to hear
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Warm weather takes its toll as man in 70s as man rescued
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Buttermere last weekend to assist a man who was struggling with the heat. As temperatures soared to their highest of the year so far in Cumbria, one walker in the Lake District found the weather
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How Carlisle United fans can remember loved ones in club's memory garden
Carlisle United fans can remember their loved ones at the club's memory garden through a new supporters' trust initiative. CUOSC are offering commemorative plaques to fans, which will be installed in the garden at Brunton Park. The memory garden
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A career nurturing the national park
For Richard Leafe, the Lake District is both his workplace and his playground. Over the last 17 years he has become well known in Cumbria and beyond as chief executive of the Lake District National Park Authority and, when he’s not at work,
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Boxing club celebrates successful season at awards night
Carlisle Villa Amateur Boxing Club’s annual awards ceremony capped a hugely successful season. The event at a packed Harraby Catholic Club saw awards handed out in the Villa’s 50th year. Club officials said it had been one of its most successful
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Looking back on graduations and graduates as degrees are awarded
Throughout this month, graduations have been taking place involving students all over the country and we’re looking back at those in Cumbria over the years. Of course, the main set each summer have been from the University of Cumbria, with ceremonies
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Cumbrian emergency teams assist with emergency efforts at major incident in Southport
EMERGENCY teams from Cumbria have been in attendance at a 'major incident' in Southport earlier today. Armed police arrested a man and seized a knife after being called to the “major incident” at a property on Hart Street, in Southport, north of
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What did we learn from the Blues' pre-season defeat at Rochdale?
Carlisle United went down to a 2-1 defeat at Rochdale in their latest pre-season friendly…so what did we learn from the game? Let’s take a look… 1 ECHOES (ECHOES)… Where there had been good levels of energy and brightness about Carlisle at
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Investigation being carried out into burglary at town centre retail store
AN investigation is being carried out into a burglary at a Workington retail store late last week. Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at CEX on Pow Street, Workington at around 3am on July, 26. CEX is a a British retail store
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Police arrest 15-year-old after incident at Carlisle shop
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a report of assault and criminal damage at a store in Carlisle. Cumbria Police were called to the store on Lowther Street in the city at 12:25pm on July 29. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said
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Drunk man who called 999 and urinated outside train station fined £100
AN ‘INTOXICATED’ man who called 999 from a train station and was then seen urinating in public has been fined for being drunk and disorderly. Police were called to Workington Train Station on Tuesday, July 9, after a 999 call had been made.
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LAKE DISTRICT: Mountain rescue team called out to assist injured walker
A MOUNTAIN Rescue team was called out to an injured walker in the Lake District. Wasdale MRT was called out to assist a walker who had slipped and injured themselves at Wast Water. In a post on social media, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team wrote
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Police officers seize tents dumped on rugby pitch
CUMBRIA Police responded to reports of tents being dumped in Whitehaven. Officers were alerted to three tents that were left dumped on the rugby pitch at Kells. The police have seized the tents, and they are being kept at the police station
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Cumbria Police confirm man's death after falling from Striding Edge, Hellvelyn
Cumbria Police have confirmed that a man fell to his death in the Lake District over the weekend. Police were called yesterday (July 28) at around 11.24am to the report of a man having fallen at Striding Edge, Helvellyn, which is one of the Lake
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Water pressure supply issues reported in parts of West Cumbria following leak
UNITED Utilities have announced there are problems with water pressure in Whitehaven. The issue is affecting parts of the town as a leak has been reported on a street in the town centre. A United Utilities spokesperson said: "We’re sorry
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at Rochdale!
A 230-strong Carlisle United following travelled to Rochdale to watch the Blues' 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat. Photographer Richard Parkes was at the Crown Oil Arena to capture the Blue Army in the away section. Click on the image at the
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UK's 'original' country house hotel to re-open in 2025 after extensive redevelopment
A WORLD-RENOWNED Lake District hotel is planning to re-open it's doors next years, as the new owners plan a 'rebirth' of the 'UK's original country house hotel'. CIEL HOTELS, which owns Askham Hall, the George and Dragon and The Queen’s Head, has
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YMCA Lakeside gets new canoes from Penrith boatbuilder
A Penrith-based boatbuilder has built new canoes for young people to enjoy at YMCA Lakeside in Windermere. A group canoe, which can accommodate up to 13 people, has been delivered and is providing a fun and accessible introduction to being on the
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Carlisle-raised MPs connect in the House of Commons over common ground
Julie Minns showed support for a fellow city-born MP in the House of Commons last week as members elected deputy speakers. MPs were allowed to vote freely on their choice of deputy speaker without having to support their own party, as such, Ms
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29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of GBH after man stabbed
POLICE were contacted at around 5am yesterday (July 28) to the report of a man being stabbed in the area of Court Square, Carlisle. Officers attended the scene and located a man with a neck injury reported to have been caused by a bottle. He
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'Something in my mind' - Simmo weighs up Blues captaincy decision
Paul Simpson believes he has more leaders to choose from as he weighs up who will captain Carlisle United in 2024/25. The Blues manager says he has a strong idea about who will wear the armband in the new League Two season. Simpson even suggested
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Cumbrian teenager gets first-team outing for Newcastle
Promising young Cumbrian winger Johnny Emerson made a first-team outing for Newcastle United in pre-season. Emerson, from Brampton, was a second-half substitute in the Magpies' 2-0 win at Hull City. The teenager, who was this summer awarded
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Renee Zellweger spotted filming Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in Lake District
RUMOURS are swirling about a major Hollywood movie being filmed in the Lake District - as Renee Zellweger has been spotted over the weekend. A national newspaper reported that the Bridget Jones actor was spotted yesterday, July 28 filming for the
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Whitehaven Alive festival rescheduled for summer of 2025
THE Whitehaven Alive Festival is now set to go ahead in 2025. The 'highly anticipated' event was originally set to take place between September 12 and September 15, 2024. However, it will now take place between May 23 and May 26, 2025, to
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Cumbrian firm to auction rare pre-war train set and vintage Atari
A Cumbrian antique toy sale will feature model railways and vintage computers like the Atari 520 ST. Mitchells' upcoming Vintage & Antique Toy Sale on August 8 will offer a selection of collectable toys, such as diecast models to soft toys, and
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Three dead after two motorbike crash in Scottish Borders
THREE people have died following a crash involving two motorbikes in the Scottish borders. The incident on July 28, on the A6088 at around 2.30pm, involved a Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike. Three riders were pronounced dead at
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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill
GPs have threatened to bring the NHS to a “standstill” with unprecedented industrial action. Doctors across England are being balloted by the British Medical Association (BMA) on whether they are in favour of staging collective action amid a row
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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom
Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Part of the A66 closed as emergency services deal with lorry fire
EMERGENCY service teams are dealing with a lorry fire on the A66. The incident occurred today, July 29, at the Appleby Bypass. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "We are currently assisting our colleagues at Cumbria Fire and
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Motorcycle rider died at the scene of M6 crash in Cumbria
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the A684 junction with the M6. The incident occurred at 2.40pm yesterday, July 28. The crash involved a grey Audi A3 and a Kawasaki motorcycle. Sadly, the pillion rider
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Breaking news and traffic updates from across Cumbria for July 29
9:43am Emergency services deal with lorry fire on A66 at Appleby Appleby Bypass (Image: Google Maps)
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Penrith man lost the plot and attacked his partner in drink-fuelled frenzy
A PENRITH man “lost the plot” and assaulted his partner during drink-fuelled, late night violence caught on camera. It was accepted that David Robinson, 28, reacted after being hit first by the woman outside an address at Arnisons Court. This occurred
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Meet the finalists: The Ship Hotel, Allonby
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 Ship Hotel has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best
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'Shake on the Lake' rocks fundraising record on 30th anniversary
The annual 'Shake on the Lake' cruise marked a record-breaking year, raising £4,000 for motor neurone disease (MND) at its 30th anniversary. David Beesley has been bringing friends and family together ever since 1994 to raise awareness and funds
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Ullswater 'Steamers' to be featured on Channel 5's new show
THE spotlight is set to shine on the Ullswater 'Steamers' in the upcoming episode of Channel 5’s new five-part series, Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast. Narrated by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter, the series has already made stops at Windermere, Ulverston
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Haulage firm handed 'strong formal warning'
A Penrith-based haulage company has received a 'strong formal warning' after breaching several transport regulations which included failure to report a fatal accident involving their vehicle. Deputy Traffic Commissioner Gerallt Evans addressed
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Carlisle United boss reveals how close he is to deciding opening-day XI
Paul Simpson says he’s “99 per cent” settled on his starting line-up for the first game of the season. Carlisle United have two more weeks of preparation, and two final pre-season friendlies, before the big League Two kick-off at Gillingham.
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Two Cumbrian MPs sign letter from Labour Growth Group for more house building
Two of Cumbria’s new MPs have joined more than 50 colleagues in signing a letter from the newly entitled ‘Labour Growth Group’. Carlisle MP, Julie Minns and Workington and Whitehaven MP, Josh MacAlister are both co-signatories on a letter to the
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New figures reveal how long patients are spending in A&E in Carlisle
Patients visiting A&E at the Cumberland Infirmary are spending on average more than five hours in the department, new figures have shown. Data revealed in a Freedom of Information request shows that the average time spent in the A&E department
