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FA Cup: In-form Penrith power through but Carlisle City knocked out

In-form Penrith swept into the next round of the FA Cup with a convincing victory over Pickering Town. Darren Edmondson's side saw off their opponents with a 3-0 win in the extra preliminary round. DJ Taylor, Connor Hammell and Luke Hunter

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Midfielder 'doubtful' for start of season after injury in Blues' friendly win

Dylan McGeouch is a doubt for Carlisle United’s first game of the season after a groin injury forced him out of the Blues’ friendly against Stockport County. The Scottish midfielder went off after 18 minutes of the 2-1 victory at Brunton Park.

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New signing on target as Carlisle United beat Stockport in final friendly

Carlisle United 2 Stockport County 1: New signing Daniel Adu-Adjei and Luke Armstrong fired Carlisle to a confidence-building victory in their final pre-season friendly. But there was another midfield injury concern for the Blues a week before

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Carlisle United v Stockport County - as it happened!

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New Carlisle United 'plan' gives trust crucial say in controversial changes

Carlisle United's owners would not be able to make controversial changes to the club's name, logo or colours without the say so of the supporters' trust. That is laid out in a new 'fan engagement plan' just published by the club. Carlisle have

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Former Carlisle United striker leaves opening-day opponents on loan

Former Carlisle United striker Ashley Nadesan has dropped into the National League for his next move. The ex-Blues loan frontman has joined Sutton United from Carlisle's opening-day League Two opponents Gillingham. Nadesan's season-long move

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Hospice at Home West Cumbria raises thousands for cause with Mini Colour Runs

HOSPICE at Home West Cumbria has raised thousands for their cause through Mini Colour Runs.  Over £21,000 has been raised for the charity through primary schools taking part in the events.  In a post on social media, Hospice at Home wrote:

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Multi instrumentalist musician Seth Lakeman to perform at Old Fire Station

A MULTI instrumentalist musician will soon be performing at the Old Fire Station.  Seth Lakeman will be performing at the Carlisle venue as part of the Kitty Jay 20th Anniversary Tour.  In a post on social media, the Old Fire Station wrote:

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PFCC offers chance to have your say on the future of policing and fire services

PFCC David Allen is asking the public for their views on the priorities of Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire through a consultation. The consultation results will assist with the development of the police, fire, and crime plan for the next

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The Beacon museum puts Bronze Age ring on display

THE public is being given the chance to see a Bronze Age ring in a West Cumbrian museum.  The Beacon in Whitehaven has put the artefact on display for visitors to come and admire.  The ring is at the museum thanks to work between The Beacon

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Charity make 'difficult decision' to open consultation on closure of rehab centre

A LAKE District charity has opened a consultation on the proposed closure of its brain injury rehabilitation unit. The Lake District Calvert Trust announced a proposal to close its 10-bed acquired brain injury rehabilitation unit in Keswick known

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Two men arrested after five kilos of cocaine seized in proactive police stop on M6

TWO men have been arrested following a police stop on the M6 at Penrith in which officers seized five kilos of cocaine. A man will appear at court today after a proactive police stop on the M6 led to the discovery of five kilos of cocaine.

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Members of Copeland police team join in on pride fun alongside 90's artist Whigfield

OFFICERS from Copeland police joined in on the fun at a pride event on Whitehaven Harbour over the weekend. Pride and Diverse Cumbria brought the Colours Community Festival to Whitehaven Harbour last night (Friday). Officers from the Copeland

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BBC Strictly's Krishnan Guru-Murthy ‘raised concerns’ about Amanda Abbington

Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said he “raised concerns” about fellow contestant Amanda Abbington’s “different” experience on the BBC show last year. Abbington’s former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has rejected

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For all sorts of reasons, Carlisle United need a solid start

It was the evening of Friday, August 29, 2014, and the mood was light in Carlisle United’s team hotel. If anyone had told you that a sacking was coming, you’d have thought they'd picked the wrong place. It was one of the last days when it was common

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Sex offender back behinds bars over secret online accounts

A CARLISLE sex offender previously described as “dangerous” is back behind bars after he set up secret online accounts. Registered sex offender Joshua Watson, 26, has already served a jail term for failing to comply with a sexual harm prevention

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Drunk man broke police officer's nose as he displayed 'supernatural strength'

A DRUNK Carlisle man used what a police constable said was “supernatural” strength as he violently resisted being arrested, leaving one officer with a broken nose, a court heard. When the officers finally overpowered 32-year-old Aaron Sewell, he

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Hundreds gather in the rain to see boyband Blue at free harbourside concert

HUNDREDS of people gathered in the pouring rain to watch noughties boyband Blue take to the stage at a Pride event. Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe delighted fans with a show-stopping performance at the Colours Community Festival

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Woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs following a roadside drug test in Eden. Police arrested a woman on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of cannabis during a mobile patrol on the A6

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Gleeson Homes unveils new coastal bungalows

"Affordable" bungalows are now up for grabs at the Saltom Bay Heights in Cumbria's picturesque town of Whitehaven. Priced at £154,995, the detached bungalows are ready for immediate move-in according to the developers, and come with discounted

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12 Electricity towers to be dismantled at Sellafield

A NUMBER of electricity towers at Sellafield could be dismantled if the plans are approved by planning officers at Cumberland Council. The project involves a total of 12 overhead electricity transmission towers – eight of which are on the site

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Both Cumbria Unitary Councils prepare for possibility of devolution

TWO Cumbrian unitary councils are planning for the possibility of devolution in the region following a change in government policy. The move follows receipt of a letter from Angela Rayner, the new Deputy Prime Minister, which outlined the new Labour

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Carlisle freight terminal to manufacture nuclear storage containers

PLANS to change the use of a Carlisle rail freight terminal so it can be used to manufacture nuclear waste storage containers for Sellafield have been approved by Cumberland Council's planning department. The application, which was submitted by

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Palestinian advocacy group call on new MPs to stop arms deals

The Palestine Solidarity Group Carlisle & District has initiated a petition urging Cumbria’s new MPs to 'halt all UK arms deals with Israel'. The group has continued their calls in urging a Cumbrian firm,  James Cropper PLC based in Kendal, to

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Husband and wife struck by reversing car thought 'they would die' - court

A MAN thought he would die as he was struck in a supermarket car park by a vehicle reversing at speed which also hit and trapped his wife. The married pedestrians were both badly hurt as driver Victoria Angel Sutherland, 41, accidentally pressed

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NOSTALGIA: A look back at the history and heritage of Silloth

THIS week we wanted to take a look at the history of Silloth. The area is an iconic Victorian seaside town that has been a popular destination for leisurely atmosphere and seaside recreation, it is often a place to visit to enjoy sunsets. It

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Robotic dogs and flying drones on display at engineering open day

Youngsters and families saw a variety of engineering projects in action, and had the opportunity to try the technology themselves, at an open day last week. More than 400 people attended Sellafield's Engineering Centre of Excellence open day in

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Lacrosse club appealing for information after second break in this year

A Lacrosse Club is appealing for information and witnesses after its second break-in in 2024.  Border City Lacrosse Club was broken into at Cotehill Park Sports Ground on Howard Road, Brampton on Friday, July 26, with the perpetrators causing hundreds

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Carlisle's youth enjoy free football thanks to building society

Thousands of young Carlisle United fans will enjoy free tickets this season thanks to the Cumberland Building Society. For the 19th year, the Society is renewing its community scheme, offering up to 200 free tickets to primary schools, community

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LGBTQ+ hub opens to the public on town centre high street

AN LGBTQ+ hub has opened in Whitehaven this week.  The new centre called Colours, which is located on King Street, held its opening ceremony on Thursday, August 1.  It is being run by a group called Proud and Diverse Cumbria and has received

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Huge increase in Cumbria's housing targets under new Government's plan

CUMBRIA is set for some of the largest increases in housing targets under the Government’s new methodology. For Cumberland Council, the annual starts target increases from 224 to 1,217 while for Westmorland and Furness, it rises from 227 to 1,430

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Simpson targets 'belief and confidence' from Stockport friendly

Paul Simpson says Carlisle United must put on a performance today that generates “confidence” for the season ahead. The Blues are back at Brunton Park for the first time this summer to take on Stockport County (kick-off 3pm). The home encounter

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Inquest: Pensioner tragically died after being pulled from house fire

A PENSIONER tragically died after being pulled from a house fire caused by an electric heater, an inquest heard. Philip Whitelock, 73, was rescued from the blaze after passers-by noticed smoke rising from his cottage in Brisco, near Carlisle, on

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Horse helps to rein in the crime in rural Cumbrian police force

Copeland Police have welcomed an unusual new team member, judging by the official Facebook account's most recent post.  Incredibly, one member of the Cumbria based police force witnessed a horse pop its head in through the car window this week,

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Grammy Award winning musician from the band Suede to perform in Cumbria

A GRAMMY Award-winning musician is set to perform in Carlisle.  Bernard Butler will be performing at the Old Fire Station on October 16.  He is best known for performing with his band Suede but he has also had a successful solo career. 

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Changes to planning 'positive' for Cumbria, Chamber says

A business-to-business group said the government’s extensive planning reforms will be positive for Cumbria. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has earlier this week unveiled changes to the English planning system to better realise her party’s

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St Bees RNLI crew and volunteers mark 200 years of saving lives

St Bees lifeboat crew and volunteers celebrated “One Moment, One Crew” at a service in St Bees Priory this week. The RNLI charity, founded in 1824, encouraged its volunteers nationwide to take a photo of themselves as close to 18:24 on Thursday

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Chocolate shop closer to sweet expansion with move coming soon

Carlisle’s much-loved chocolate shop is ever closer to sweet expansion as it prepares to move into its new home. Castle Chocolates, established by Keith Tattersall in 2019, is in the process of renovating the bigger unit, three doors down from

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Take a look inside charming Lakeland cottage

Howside, a charming four-bedroom detached cottage in Eskdale Green, is now on the market. The cottage, with a guide price of £595,000, enjoys an 'enviable' position with uninterrupted views of the Lakeland Fells. Dating back to 1850, it was

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Pop culture party band to perform at The Brickyard this month

Star-Wars themed band Blues Harvest are set to perform at The Brickyard later this month. Blues Harvest are a pop culture party band who have been delighting audiences at comic-cons, space centres and cantinas across the galaxy for over a decade

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Cathedral appoints new lay safeguarding lead

THE person in charge of a major Cumbrian hospice has been appointed Carlisle Cathedral’s new lay safeguarding lead. Julie Clayton is the chief executive at Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. Born and brought up in Carlisle

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Four seaside pubs in North and West Cumbria to visit for a pint this summer

AUGUST is surely one of the most exciting months of the year.  The sun is out and everything feels a little bit more cheerful. Many people will also be spending more time with their friends and family.  Lots of people will be going abroad

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Famous face welcomed at archaeological site

Carlisle welcomed a famous face to a recent archaeological dig while he filmed a TV show. Michael Portillo and the crew from BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys, which he presents, were filming at Carlisle’s cricket ground and the Roman archaeological

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Best gyms to workout at in West Cumbria according to Google Reviews

SOME of the most popular goals for the summer months year in, and year out are fitness related. People often aim to lose weight, exercise more, or set themselves health and fitness goals or challenges. So, if you are one of those looking to

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Former Carlisle United striker joins National League club

Former Carlisle United striker Mark Beck has made a move to National League side Gateshead. The big frontman was with the north east club for Tuesday's friendly against the Blues. And now he has signed a loan deal with Rob Elliot's side ahead