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Simmo: 'It is an option for us without doubt...'
Listen to Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson talking to the News & Star about the 2-1 win over Stockport County, the injury and transfer latest, goalscoring debutant Dan Adu-Adjei and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview
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'A lot to like...impressed with Adu-Adjei' - Blues fans on Stockport win
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on X after the 2-1 victory over Stockport County in the last pre-season friendly. Here is a selection of their comments. Better. Definitely short a number 10 and likely at least 1 if not 2 midfielders
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Football legend hangs out at Kendal Calling ahead of hotly anticipated DJ set
A FOOTBALL legend is getting ready to join with a Kendal Calling legend in what is said to be one of the biggest crowd drawers at this years festival. Gary Neville and Tim Burgess have been hanging out backstage at Kendal Calling ahead of the set
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Rescue teams called out to lone walker who was 'concerned for his safety' on fell
RESCUE teams were called out to a walker who was 'concerned for his safety' after hurting his leg and being unequipped for the weather. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Teams were called out to Lingmell just before 9pm on August, 2 after receiving a call
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Walker taken to hospital after injuring shoulder on England's highest peak
A WALKER was taken to hospital after a fall on England's highest peak - in which he was suspected to have dislocated his shoulder. Wasdale Mountain Rescue team were called out to Brown Tongue on Scafell Pike just before 9pm on July 28 to a walker
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Carlisle United trust call for volunteers for Brunton Park 'odd jobs'
Carlisle United's supporters' trust are calling for volunteers to help with "odd jobs" around Brunton Park later this month. CUOSC say fans will be at the stadium on two days in August to carry out various jobs. The 'volunteer days' are scheduled
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Judge sentences Cumbrian people smuggler implicated in plot to bring Albanians to UK
A WOULD-BE people smuggler from Carlisle who was implicated in a failed bid to illegally bring eight Albanian men into the UK has been jailed. Despite strong evidence that linked him to the "sophisticated" plot four years ago, Neil Anthony Sowerby
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The Beacon museum to host Pet Encounter sessions
INTERACTIVE animal sessions will be returning to a West Cumbrian museum. Pet Encounters will be returning to The Beacon in Whitehaven over the summer months. The sessions are running throughout August and into September. In a post on
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Foreigner and Journey tribute act to perform at Old Fire Station
A SUCCESSFUL tribute act is set to perform at the Old Fire Station. A Foreigners Journey who pay tribute to both Foreigner and Journey will perform at the Carlisle venue on October 19. In a post on social media, the Old Fire Station wrote
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NOSTALGIA: A look at life in Brampton in years gone by
HERE at Newsquest we wanted to show you what life was like in Brampton many years ago. This small town lies just north of the Lake District National Park and is just a stones throw from Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall. Brampton has a population
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Simpson on 'whirlwind' Adu-Adjei's debut goal and Blues victory
Paul Simpson was delighted with Daniel Adu-Adjei’s goalscoring debut after a “whirlwind” start with Carlisle United. The AFC Bournemouth loan striker took just 25 minutes to open his Blues account with the first goal against Stockport County.
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Crews called out to fishing vessel 'experiencing engine problems' off Cumbrian coast
CREWS from a West Cumbria RNLI team were called out to a fishing boat experiencing engine problems off the coast of Workington. Workington RNLI's Dorothy May White all-weather lifeboat was called out at 12.43pm yesterday, August 3. READ MORE
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Tyson and Paris Fury spotted among the many festival goers at Kendal Calling 2024
BOXING legend Tyson Fury has been spotted with wife Paris at a major Cumbrian festival over the weekend. Paris Fury posted a picture of her and boxer husband Tyson enjoying Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds performing at Kendal Calling on
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Rescue teams called out to Lake District after boat capsizes and person in the water
RESCUE teams were called out to Derwentwater after receiving reports of a person in the water following a boat capsizing on the lake. Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team and Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Derwentwater in Keswick
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‘It’s all coming out now’ – Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ on Strictly
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she felt “gaslit” when she first raised concerns about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh
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Latest on Carlisle United transfer plans amid midfield injury worries
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United are looking at “a few” midfield options in the transfer market after the latest injuries. The Blues manager says that “ideally” he will add to his squad before the opening game of the season after Dylan McGeouch
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Pictured: new East Stand boxes taking shape at Brunton Park
Further signs of the transformation of Brunton Park were visible at Saturday's pre-season friendly. As Carlisle United took on Stockport County, all 1,760 home supporters were in the Main Stand or Paddock. And they had a clear view of some
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Monuments in Cumbria lit up in pink in solidarity with victims of Southport tragedy
MONUMENTS across Cumbria have been lit up in pink over the weekend to show solidarity with the people of Southport who were affected by the tragic stabbings. Buildings such as the citadels, the Crown and Mitre hotel and the Civic Centre in Carlisle
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Progress made on separating council services
PROGRESS is being made in separating services of the former Cumbria County Council between two new unitary authorities. Members of Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness councils' joint executive committee were given an update at a meeting at the
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McDonald's burglar escaped with goods worth £5,000 from staff room
A BURGLAR who targeted a Carlisle McDonald’s restaurant stole the staff's personal property, worth an estimated £5,000. Liam Paul Fletcher, 42, was caught on CCTV as he brazenly walked away from the scene of his crime with a rucksack crammed with
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Plans to convert Egremont conservatory into dog grooming parlour
AN Egremont conservatory could be turned into a dog grooming parlour if the plans are approved by planning officers at Cumberland Council. The planning application is for a site, which covers an area of 13.73 square metres, in Ellerbeck Barns in
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Woman fought off drunk partner during violent attack
A CLEATOR Moor woman fought off her boyfriend as he subjected her to a violent attack, smashing a gin glass over her head, a court heard. Robert Fullard, 35, snapped after he realised the woman had overheard him complaining to a friend because
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Speaking with one of Cumbria's most influential photographers Ivor Nicholas
THIS week I had the pleasure of interviewing a nonagenarian and retired photographer. Ivor Nicholas told me of a remarkable tale about him and his father that took me on a nearly 100-year history of local print titles. Ivor's father worked
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Railway attraction hosts Kids Go Free Friday promotion
CHILDREN are being given free access to a popular tourist attraction once a week. Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway are hosting a Kids Go Free Friday promotion. This allows children free access to the railway and attractions on Fridays throughout
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New research finds Lake District to be most popular hiking destination in UK
NEW research conducted by a boot company has found that the Lake District is the most popular walking destination in the United Kingdom. Research conducted by AussieBoots has revealed the top hiking destinations in the North West by analysing Google
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New book set in Cumbria explores the debate around hunting through ancient history
Myth, post-war Britain, and fox hunting come together in an exploration of childhood and hunting practices in a new book set in Cumbria. In the Blood is the newest book from Jenny Newman which follows 12-year-old Jackie shortly after the end of
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NOSTALGIA: A look at what Wigton was like in years gone by
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to explore the history and heritage of Wigton. Georgian houses line the streets of the town and the main church dates back to the 18th century. There is also a memorial fountain gracing the old marketplace.
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Historic shop searching for new owner after 17 successful years
A POPULAR wholefoods shop in Brampton is on the search for a new owner to take the reins as the current owners prepare for retirement after a successful 17 years in business. Half Moon Wholefoods owners, Alison Cheetham and Kathleen Ward, have
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Fitness trainer to provide 'safe environment' with mum-friendly classes
A Carlisle fitness trainer has pledged to provide a 'safe and friendly' environment at her upcoming mum-focused classes. LR Fitness is run by Linda Richardson and is set to host her 'HIIT followed by a picnic in the park' event at Crosby-on-Eden
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True test of a Cumbrian - Have you tried any of these famous foods from Cumbria?
Cumbria is known for its marauding landscape and traditional leafy villages more than anything, but it also boasts a proud culinary history. From Beatrix Potter's most prized protected sheep to an Everest-conquering sweet, the Lake District has
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This is what people want to know about Cumbria
People have a lot of questions about Cumbria that cover the where, why, how, and more of everything to do with the county. So, we used the AskThePublic website to find out what has been on people's minds recently. Here's what people have been
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One month after the election: What has happened?
Sunday marks a month since Cumbrians went to the polls to vote in the general election. The political landscape changed beyond recognition as Labour swept the board in North and West Cumbria winning the new seats of Carlisle, Penrith and the Solway
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Places affected by planned power cuts in Cumbria next week -postcodes included
A NUMBER of planned power cuts are in place across Cumbria in the week ahead, as engineers work to improve the electricity network in the area. Here are all of the dates and places planned power cuts will take place throughout the week, according
