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Simmo: 'We're in the mix with a few...'
Listen to Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about Carlisle United's pre-season defeat to Gateshead, and the latest on the transfer and injury front... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview with the Blues manager.
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Drug driver had served suspended jail sentence for earlier cocaine offence
A FRIZINGTON man has been given a driving ban after police caught him behind the wheel while over the limit for a cocaine breakdown product. Barry Akiens, 41, who was slightly over twice the legal limit for the substance when police stopped his
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Looking back at Harry Potter on the boy wizard’s birthday
Today is Harry Potter’s birthday, and we’re looking back at the boy wizard and the joy he’s brought Cumbrians. Harry is the eponymous hero of the best-selling books by JK Rowling who, on his 11th birthday, learns he is a wizard. He attends
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BBC shares statement as Huw Edwards pleads guilty to 'abhorrent' child sex offences
The BBC has said it is "shocked" at former presenter Huw Edwards' "abhorrent behaviour" after he admitted to accessing indecent photographs of children as young as seven. 62-year-old Edwards arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (July
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New technology aids travel planning
With the main school summer holidays now under way, Cumbria Tourism has launched a new online travel planner, funded by the European Space Agency, to help visitors plan their trip in the most efficient way possible. The county’s Local Visitor
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'Heartbroken' messages pour in as readers pay tribute to girls killed in knife attack
HEARTBROKEN tributes have flooded in from News & Star readers in the aftermath of the deaths of three young girls after a knife attack in Southport. Readers responded to the tragic news after the names of the three victims, Alice Dasilva Aguiar
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Carlisle United boss on transfer plans after midfielder injury
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United are in the market for a creative midfielder after the injury to Ethan Robson. But the manager says the Blues were already looking at that area before Robson was sidelined for months. The summer signing is set
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Appeal for missing 27-year-old man Kieran Brown
HAVE you seen missing 27-year-old Kieran Brown? Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Kieran who was last seen on Peter Street, Whitehaven on July 29 at 3pm. He was last seen wearing a light grey tracksuit. Anyone with information
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Police officers investigate common assault incident
POLICE are investigating a report of common assault. The incident occurred on 11 July at 11.20am on the A69 near Brampton. During the incident, the driver of a black Audi A6 was driving dangerously and then got out of his vehicle and assaulted
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Police investigate incident where 'racial words' were painted on road
POLICE are investigating an incident of racially aggravated criminal damage that occurred between June 21 and June 29 on Castle Hill Road, Warcop. In this incident, racial words were painted on the road. Anyone with information relating to
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Cinema showing host of family favourites this summer
Vue in Carlisle has a host of family favourites and animated adventures heading to the big screen this summer holidays. With the school year now at a close, these films provide ample opportunity to spend quality time with the family. This summer
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Cumbrian swimming star disqualified after winning Olympic heat
Cumbrian swimmer Luke Greenbank suffered heartbreak at the Olympics - being disqualified after his heat. The Cockermouth star produced a strong opening performance at Paris 2024 to win heat four with a time of 1.56.08min. But Greenbank was
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Muncaster Castle holds educational talk about historic Book of Spells
MUNCASTER Castle recently held a talk discussing the history of a centuries-old book. The Book of Spells talk was held on Tuesday, July 23, from 6.30pm and was part of the Muncaster Talks Series. The talks help to educate visitors to the
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'Full steam ahead' as ScotRail workers ballot on strike action
A UNION has warned that hundreds of ScotRail workers could walk out in September unless a ‘credible pay offer’ is received. Unite, which represents over 300 ScotRail workers, says its members, who include train cleaners, engineers, ticket agents
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Drug-driver handed over snap bag of cocaine after being stopped by police
A DRUG-DRIVER who had taken cocaine handed over a snap bag of the drug after being pulled over by the police. Scott McTear, 37, was stopped by officers while driving a Renault Megane on Ewanrigg Road in Maryport on the evening of February 16, Workington
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Cumbria Police officers to hold drop-in session at hospital
CUMBRIA Police will be hosting a drop-in session for West Cumbrian residents. Officers will be holding the session at West Cumberland Hospital. It will take place on Tuesday, August 6, between 1pm and 2pm. In a post on social media,
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Oasis tribute act 'Definitely Oasis' to perform at The Brickyard
AN Oasis tribute act will perform in North Cumbria this summer. Definitely Oasis, a tribute act of the iconic indie rockers, will perform at The Brickyard in Carlisle on Saturday, August 24. The act has been praised for its accurate depiction
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Charity says scrapping of winter fuel payments 'another blow' to those hit by crisis
A Cumbrian charity has branded the government's decision to stop winter fuel payments to some elderly people as "another blow" to those hit by the cost of living crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced earlier this week that winter fuel payments
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Sellafield worker who smashed whisky bottle on mum's table sentenced by judge
AN EGREMONT woman has been banned from contacting her mother for five years after a row over the older woman’s "drinking habits" ended in court. Sellafield worker Aimee Ryan, 43, admitted causing criminal damage to a table that belonged to her
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Kendal Calling opens with strong police presence this weekend
The Kendal Calling music festival is set to kick off this weekend. Taking place at Lowther Deer Park from August 1 to 4, the annual festival is expecting around 40,000 fans. Cumbria Police have been working closely with event organisers for
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Three people who died in Borders motorbike crash named
THREE people who died in a motorbike crash in the Scottish Borders have been named by Police Scotland. 37-year-old Jason Gibbon from Northumberland was riding his Suzuki GSXR between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar when he was involved in a fatal
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Young motorcyclists raced at 140mph on major Cumbrian road
A MOTORCYLIST who was being pursued by the police along the A66 in west Cumbria late at night reached more than 140mph. It took more than three minutes before 25-year-old Jordan Lake decided finally to pull over after the hair-raising police pursuit
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Simpson: Why I gave team-talk on pitch after Gateshead defeat
Paul Simpson insisted his on-pitch team-talk after Carlisle United’s poor pre-season defeat at Gateshead wasn’t for show. The Blues boss held a post-match debrief after the 2-0 defeat at the International Stadium. Simpson said some strong words
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Metal detectorist's 'extraordinary' find could reveal more about life 4,000 years ago
A METAL detectorist’s ‘extraordinary’ find could help to reveal more about the materials used to make weapons 4,000 years ago. Mark Wilson, of Seaton, discovered a hoard of Bronze Age weapons while metal detecting in Westnewton, a village north
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Former Blues star Patrick scores in League Two trial appearance
Former Carlisle United favourite Omari Patrick scored in a trial outing for Tranmere Rovers as he bids to earn a deal. The ex-Blues forward came off the bench to find the net in Tranmere's 3-1 pre-season victory against Blackpool on Tuesday.
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Couple slams Jet2 after £2,000 holiday horror with 'view from hell'
A couple claims their £2,000 holiday was ruined by a “view from hell” due to a noisy building site by their balcony. Lee Trivett had booked a holiday at Tasia Maris Hotel in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, with his wife Mandy Trivett as a break after several
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Ted Lasso to BBC Radio 2 - Full line-up for Celebrity Race Across The World 2024
The BBC has confirmed which four celebrities will be taking part in series 2 of the popular Celebrity Race Across The World 2024. In the new series, the four stars will embark on a 12,500 km race across South America along with a family member
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards to appear in court on indecent images charges
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is due to appear in court charged with making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old is alleged to have committed the three offences between December 2020 and April 2022. The veteran broadcaster is accused
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Struggling to find cheap flights? Travel experts reveal tricks of the trade
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, jetting off abroad. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you
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Keir Starmer condemns 'violence and thuggery' after unrest near Southport mosque
Keir Starmer has condemned the "violence and thuggery" that took place last night (Tuesday, July 30) after unrest occurred near a mosque in Southport. This happened hours after a vigil took place to remember the victims of a knife attack in which
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Fake care worker claimed she was qualified to administer medication
AN ASYLUM seeker used forged documents to secure a job as a support worker with vulnerable people in west Cumbria. Ndinelao Hamwaalwa, 34, landed the job with vulnerable adults after using fake certificates which falsely claimed she had trained
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Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after crews tackle 'building fire' in Seaton
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after firefighters tackled a blaze in Seaton overnight. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service received a call shortly before 1am on July 31 to a 'building fire' just off the main road in Seaton. Five
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See the best camera club shots by our members
These are the best News & Star Camera Club images that our members have shared recently. Here are the top three. The setting sun at St Bees by Craig Slater. The setting sun at St Bees by Craig Slater (Image: News and Star Facebook Camera
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Breaking news and live traffic updates from across Cumbria for July 31
9:47am A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after firefighters tackled the blaze in Seaton. READ MORE
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Woman working on Lake District attraction illegally claimed benefits
A PENRITH woman illegally claimed more than £20,000 in benefits after she failed to tell officials she was working at a popular Lake District attraction. A defence lawyer told a judge that Kelly Duffy would have been better off if she had been
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Plans for Slurry tower at Wigton farm submitted to council
PLANS for a slurry tower at a farm in the Wigton area have been submitted to Cumberland Council's planning department. The application is for a site at Chalkside Farm, which covers a total area of 300 hectares, near Rosley and, according to the
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Picturesque village home hits the market
The picturesque village of Hartsop is home to Styan Bew, a four-bedroom detached residence offering an idyllic rural lifestyle in the Patterdale Valley. This home, priced at £675,000, has a name that refers to a 'stone structure/ dwelling'.
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Community youth centre officially reopens following refurbishment
THIS week a newly refurbished youth centre officially reopened in West Cumbria. As the summer holidays began, Egremont Youth Centre opened its doors to the children and young people of the town on July 22. The refurbishment came after an
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The two road closures in Carlisle to avoid over the next fortnight
CARLISLE's motorists will have two road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. But the news isn't too bad, with all of them only expected to cause slight delays, of under 10 minutes. The latest expected works list
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Royal Mail train pictured in Carlisle after national scrappage announced
A Royal Mail train has pictured passing through Carlisle after the company announced that they would be scrapping the current fleet. The post office last week announced that they would not be renewing the locomotives after 30 years and would be
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Carlisle Cathedral gears up for landmark celebration of women priests
Carlisle Cathedral will host a service honouring the thirtieth anniversary of the initial ordination of women Priests. The service, led by the Rev Canon Angela Whittaker, the Bishop’s Adviser for Women’s Ministry in the Diocese of Carlisle, is
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Readers respond to comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown's upcoming performance
THIS month news emerged that controversial comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown will perform in West Cumbria. The comic is set to take to the stage at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven in May 2025. Despite the comic's 'offensive' material the community
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Scottish punk icons The Skids to perform in North Cumbria
THE iconic punk band The Skids will soon perform again in Cumbria. The band, which were popular, in the late 1970s and 80s will perform at The Old Fire Station, Carlisle, in November of this year. The Scottish punk legends will be supported
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New pay deal could end strike action by junior doctors across Cumbria
A new pay offer put to junior doctors by the government is hoped to end the current pay dispute. Junior doctors in Cumbria have been on strike 11 times since the pay dispute began but a new pay deal worth 22 per cent over the next two years could
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Region's largest car show to feature more than 850 vehicles
More than 850 cars will be showcased at the region's biggest car show, the Cumbria Classic & Motor Sport Show, next month. Hosted at Dalemain Mansion by the team at Wigton Motor Club, this year's theme is centred around German and French automobiles
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Bakery 'over the moon' to win first Great Taste Award
Carlisle’s much-loved Pie Demand bakery has won its first Great Taste Award. The 2024 award was claimed by their classic pork and caramelised onion sausage roll, which also recently garnered a first-class contract with TransPennine Express.
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Meet the finalists: The Clubhouse, Stony Holme Golf Course
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 Clubhouse has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best
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Children take the spotlight in theatre school show
More than one hundred students from an award-winning theatre school took to the stage to showcase their talents at the Carnegie Theatre in Workington. Students aged between four and 18, who are taught by Razzamataz West Cumbria, put on a matinee
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HEALTH COLUMN: O type blood shortage urges people to give blood if they can
O TYPE blood is being restricted at NCIC and hospitals across the country as stocks dropped to unprecedentedly low levels. A recent cyber attack impacted London hospitals and reduced collections due to high levels of unfilled appointments at donor
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Cumbria Auction soars: over £2M raised as bidders battle for prime properties
Auction House Cumbria's live auction on Thursday 18th July was held at The Halston, Carlisle. Twenty-four lots were sold, with over £2 million raised on behalf of Auction House Cumbria's clients. Several properties sold well over their initial
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New dental practice soon to open in West Cumbrian town
A NEW dental practice will soon be opening in West Cumbria. The dentists will be located in Egremont town centre on the main street. It will occupy the former Bupa Dental Practice and will be open throughout the week. Akhyaar Manzoor
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Outdoor theatre production of Dr Dolittle set for Lowther Castle
'The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle' will take place at Lowther Castle in August. The performance by Illyria on Wednesday, August 14 will raise funds for Friends of The Calvert Trust. Tickets begin at £10, and all ticket holders will be granted
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Harbour Fest to return to West Cumbrian marina this summer
A FESTIVAL is set to take place in West Cumbria in a month. Harbour Fest will return to Whitehaven Marina on August 31 between 11am and 5pm. The event is free, and members of the public can expect live performances, music, arts, and crafts
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Sellafield Engineering Centre joined by Ministry of Defence apprentices
Sellafield Ltd Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, a trailblazing specialist in nuclear decommissioning, is sharing insights with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) apprentices. The collaborative initiative is opening up opportunities
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Teachers across Cumbria to receive 5.5% pay rise
The National Education Union (NEU) has welcomed a government announcement that teachers will receive an above inflation pay rise of 5.5 per cent. Teachers in Cumbria forced some classrooms and schools to close across the county through strike action
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Armed Forces Careers centre a step forward in rejuvenating the city, says MP
Another empty building in Carlisle city centre is set to be filled in a move that has been welcomed by Julie Minns and Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Work is already underway to get the new Armed Forces Careers centre ready to open on Abbey Street
