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Williamson: 'It's a phenomenally supported club...'
Listen to Carlisle United boss Mike Williamson talking to the News & Star about the injury situation, Terell Thomas' international call-up, the trip to AFC Wimbledon, free agents and more... Click on the Play button below to hear our interview
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Victory for Cumbrian goalkeeper in latest England Under-21 outing
Cumbrian goalkeeper James Trafford tasted victory in his latest England Under-21 outing. The Burnley No1, from Greysouthen, got his latest cap in the Young Lions' clash with Ukraine on Friday evening, Trafford and his team-mates staged a comeback
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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer aims for 'jackpot' in world title fight
Carlisle’s Danny Christie says he’s aiming for the “jackpot” as he bids to become BKFC bare-knuckle world champion this weekend. Christie fights David Mundell in Marbella on Saturday night for the world middleweight title. The 39-year-old from
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New candidates emerge for Blues sporting director position
New candidates to be Carlisle United's sporting director have come forward since the appointment of Mike Williamson as head coach. That is according to the club's chief executive Nigel Clibbens, who says the Blues are about to begin a fresh round
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Carlisle United ball number confirmed for FA Cup draw
Carlisle United will be hoping it's a case of lucky 13 when the FA Cup first round draw is made on Monday. That is the ball number the Blues have been allocated in the first round proper. The draw is scheduled to be made from 7pm on Monday
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Fred Conway Cumberland Cup second round draw revealed
A potential Carlisle derby has been thrown up in the second round draw of the Fred Conway Cumberland Cup. Carlisle United will take on Carlisle City if the Blues can get past Workington Juniors. United’s home clash with the west Cumbrians is
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Pub goer who stamped on man's head in 'unprovoked attack' is jailed
A THUG who stamped on a man’s head during an unprovoked attack in a Carlisle city centre pub has been jailed. Ronan McDonald, 26, who knocked his victim unconscious during the attack, was caught thanks to the intervention of door staff at the Botchergate
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Revamped attraction that's shining a light on shipbuilding
Barrow’s Dock Museum has officially re-opened to the public following a multi-million pound refurbishment, bringing state-of-the art technology to the venue as it marks its 30th anniversary. Visitors to this council-run free to enter attraction
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70 tonne steel beams to pass M6 and Newby West roundabout for CSLR works
Abnormal loads will be travelling from Junction 44 of the M6 through to the Newby West Roundabout for the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR). At the following times from Monday, October 14 to Thursday, October 17, a series of large vehicles carrying
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Man arrested after police search in Carlisle neighbourhood
A MAN has been arrested following a police search in Carlisle - after reports of threats to violence made against a woman. Police were called at 2.41pm today, October 11, to the report of threats of violence made to a woman in the area of London
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Williamson on 'bravery and courage' he's seeing in Blues players
Mike Williamson says Carlisle United’s players are showing “bravery” to try to put his instructions into practice in terms of style of play. The Blues have been aiming to introduce a more passing style since last month’s appointment of head coach
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Tributes paid to 'the backbone' of lifeboat service in west Cumbria following death
TRIBUTES have been paid to the 'backbone' of West Cumbrian RNLI groups - who was a 'legend to all' within the organisation. Bob McLaughlin passed away yesterday, October 10, with Workington RNLI flying their flag at half mast as a mark of respect
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Fashion exhibition exploring local manufacturers comes to The Beacon
THERE is an ongoing Fashion Exhibition taking place at The Beacon in Whitehaven. Cumbria has a long tradition of manufacturing, which the Fabric to Fashion Exhibition hopes to celebrate. The exhibition uncovers the stories of local manufacturers
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Police tackle dangerous driving at speeding hotspot in West Cumbria
CUMBRIA Police have been monitoring speeding drivers in West Cumbria. Officers have been at a hotspot near Whitehaven tackling the issue of speeding on Cumbrian roads. The road can get particularly busy at peak times. In a post on social
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Take That tribute Re-Take That to perform at Old Fire Station
A TAKE That tribute act will be coming to perform in North Cumbria. Re-Take That will be performed at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle. Jason Orange calls the show 'brilliant.' Dec of Ant and Dec says it’s 'the best Take That tribute act
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Investigation into Penrith factory continues amid 'pong' concerns
INVESTIGATIONS into a Cumbrian town's persistent 'pong' are continuing. In the first six months of 2024, the Environment Agency (EA) received 455 complaints regarding odour in Penrith. This follows 1,367 complaints in 2023, a sharp rise from
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Lithuanian man with nowhere to sleep smashed his way into former charity shop
A LITHUANIAN man twice smashed his way into a former charity shop building because he was cold and had nowhere to sleep. Vitalij Jakubcevac, 42, caused damage to the former Hospice at Home charity shop in Workington and later stole booze from two
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Muncaster Castle to host autumnal Halloween bird display this month
MUNCASTER Castle will be hosting an autumnal owl and bird display. The All Owls Eve display will run nightly from October 26, until November 2, from 7pm until 7.30pm. In a post on social media, Muncaster Castle wrote: "All Owls Eve is an
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Charity heifer sold to raise funds for Nepalese school
LEADING livestock auctioneers Harrison and Hetherington conducted an on-farm sale of Farm Machinery at Midtown Farm on behalf of the Bunting family of Dumfries. At the sale, an amazing £3,824.25 was raised for ‘Sam’s Lab’ to help underprivileged
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Man suffered fractured eye socket in unprovoked attack
A man in his 30s suffered a fractured eye socket after an unprovoked attack by two men. It happened at Alston Market Place during the afternoon of October 10. Subscribe to the News & Star today and get the latest news, sports, and entertainment
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Assault by teenager being investigated as hate incident
Police are investigating an assault that happened earlier this week as a hate incident. During the incident, which happened on October 8 at approximately 12.10pm on English Street, Carlisle, near St Cuthbert's Lane, a man was assaulted by a male
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Man accused of helping alleged murderer knew nothing about man who died, jury told
A WORK "colleague" of the Carlisle security guard who is accused of murder had no idea a car he travelled in belonged to the missing Annan man Paul Taylor, a jury heard. Marcus Goodfellow, 20, a fellow security worker with Jack Crawley at the city
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Carlisle United boss on 'external factors' and Wimbledon threats
Mike Williamson says Carlisle United must adapt as best they can to any “external” factors at AFC Wimbledon’s homecoming this weekend. Saturday’s game in south London will be a big occasion for the host club who are returning to action at the Cherry
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Coastguard team prepares for rescuing walkers and stranded crews
Training scenario sees Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team rescue a walker and the crew of vessel that had run aground. The coastguard team's training last night was focused on water rescue at operations level. All members of the team are trained
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'I worked for London mafia gang', says security guard accused of murder
MURDER accused Jack Crawley told the jury in his Carlisle Crown Court murder trial he worked for a west London mafia group. The 20-year-old defendant, who denies murder and attempted murder, made the claim as he gave further evidence about his
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Breaking news, traffic and travel updates
9:06am Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating on the A69, Brampton, the A689 between Brampton & Carlisle
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In pictures: The Northern Lights put on a spectacular display in Cumbria
Hundreds of people have shared their photos with us after the Northern Lights put on a spectacular display in last night's sky. With a clear night and plenty of areas to go for a fantastic view, the pink and green hues that lit up the sky had many
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Holiday park expansion that would 'dwarf' local community to go ahead
PLANNERS have given the green light to the extension of a popular holiday park near Penrith nearly three years after the application was lodged. The owners of Flusco Wood, west of Penrith, have been given the thumbs-up to extend their additional
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Fashion boutique to hold charity lunch and show
A Carlisle fashion boutique is set to host a charity lunch and show. Genevieve of Carlisle, which is located on Warwick Road, will host the charity lunch and fashion show on Tuesday, November 12 at The Heather Glen, Ainstable. The event will
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Abby's Cafe in West Cumbria given new food hygiene rating
A CAFE in West Cumbria has been given a new food hygiene rating. Abby's Cafe in Whitehaven was given a rating of 5 during an inspection on September 26. The hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and
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Paddington Bear warmly welcomed by marmalade festival founder
PEOPLE gathered in a north Cumbrian town for the unveiling of a new Paddington statue - with the marmalade loving bear certainly being in the right place. Paddington received a warm welcome to Little Dockray, Penrith yesterday morning, October
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History of Lord of the Rings explored at Carlisle talk next month
The history of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings will be discussed at a talk in Carlisle next month. Tolkien's writing journey was a long and winding one with many roads that take readers down the most unexpected of paths. From abandoned
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University still awaiting government decision on £8 million citadel shortfall
The University of Cumbria is still awaiting a decision from the government over their request to cover an £8 million funding shortfall for the major Citadels project. The university had originally pledged to give £23.5million to the £77million
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Salon 'honoured' after being nominated for beauty award
We're highlighting the shortlisted salons in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. The Beauty Room, Morton Manor has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in
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Penrith woman named Cumbria Woman of the Year 2024
A PENRITH woman has been named Cumbria Woman of the Year 2024 for setting up a suicide prevention charity following the death of her son. Kate Bainbridge was recognised for her work in co-founding Every Life Matters after the traumatic tragedy
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Police conduct CCTV enquiries into man who 'clearly had something to hide' in town
POLICE are conducting enquiries to establish the identity of a man who 'clearly had something to hide' in Workington town centre. Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on anti-social behaviour patrols in the area of the town centre on
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Keswick Museum unveils new display on one of Cumbria's first museums
Keswick Museum has a new display called ‘Peter Crosthwaite’s Museum in Miniature’, organised by Leela, a volunteer from Portinscale. In 1781, Peter Crosthwaite, a local man who had worked for the East India Company, opened the first museum in Keswick
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'New tourist destination' plans lodged to boost farm's income
PLANS have been lodged for a 'diversification project' to support the financial viability of a farm near Cockermouth. An application has been submitted to Lake District National Park Authority planners to build change the use of agricultural land
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Former Workington MP mentioned in Boris Johnson's new political memoir
THE former Conservative MP for Workington is mentioned in Boris Johnson’s new memoir ‘Unleashed’. Mark Jenkinson is mentioned in the book during the former prime minister’s recollection of the 2019 general election in which the Conservatives won
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Folk duo to perform at Kirkgate Arts Centre, Cockermouth
A folk duo is set to perform in Cumbria as part of a UK tour. Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are set to play at the Kirkgate Arts Centre, Cockermouth, on November 9, as they preview new songs ahead of an album release in 2025. The new album
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Popular fast-food restaurant launches new mobile burger van
A popular fast-food restaurant in Carlisle has launched a new mobile burger van. The Crusty Cobbler, which is located on Carlisle's Botchergate, launched its new burger van on Monday, October 7. The van, which is located at M & B Body Repairs
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Free event to help landlords understand new Renters Rights Bill
Landlords are being invited to a free event to learn about the new Renters Rights Bill. The government is set to introduce the bill, which will bring significant changes to the private rental sector for the first time since the Housing Act 1988
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Children in West Cumbria create road safety signs to be used on Sellafield site
OVER the summer Sellafield Ltd invited children of employees, contractors, and the community to help create road signs for the site. Inspired by the theme ‘Sam the Snail’, 238 young people submitted drawings designed to encourage people working
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Charity ball to raise awareness of men's mental health
A grand fundraising ball thrown by a Cumbrian homebuilder hopes to raise awareness of men struggling with their mental health. Chris Green, the lead facilitator at the Carlisle branch of male suicide prevention charity #ANDYSMANCLUB, claimed that
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Police ask drivers to 'be considerate' when parking vehicles in Lake District town
POLICE have asked drivers to be 'considerate' when parking their vehicles in a Lake District town - as pedestrians are having to use the road due to cars blocking pavements and driveways. Allerdale police have issued a reminder to drivers when
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Man had cannabis and drugs paraphernalia in property
A MAN has been fined for drug possession after cannabis and drugs paraphernalia were found in his home. Jordan Williams’ property was searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act on June 22 this year. During the search, some drugs and drugs paraphernalia
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Carlisle MP in meeting over end of analogue phone system in Cumbria
Carlisle MP Julie Minns has met with the telecoms minister over the impact of the Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off in rural communities. Britain’s analogue phone system – run on traditional copper lines – is to be phased out by
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NHS encourages community to get involved with Baby Loss Awareness
THE NHS in Cumbria is marking Baby Loss Awareness Week. North Cumbria Integrated Care has marked the occasion with the aim of bringing people together in the pregnancy and baby loss community. NHS staff will be remembering babies that have
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Carlisle crafts and food fair to move into cathedral due to city centre work
A popular crafts and food fair is set to move into Carlisle Cathedral due to the ongoing city centre work. Quirky Eclectica, which brings together more than 25 local businesses at its monthly market stall event in the city centre, will be moving
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Carlisle MP 'welcomes' controversial Commons debate on assisted dying
Carlisle MP Julie Minns has said she ‘welcomes’ an upcoming debate on assisted dying in the House of Commons. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will formally introduce a private member’s bill (PMB) on assisted dying on October 16, with a debate and initial
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Hospice asks people to wear Christmas jumpers for charity
A charity is asking people to wear Christmas jumpers to help support their services. Hospice at Home West Cumbria is urging businesses, schools, and community groups to join the fun in December. The charity, which provides palliative and end-of-life
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Beer and music festival coming to north Cumbrian pub later this month
A BEER and music festival will be coming to a north Cumbrian pub later this month. Taking place at the Duke of Cumberland pub in Castle Carrock on October 19 and 20, the festival will feature several local bands – some known names and some up-and-comers
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Inside story: How housing asylum seekers saved Carlisle's Cumbria Park Hotel
A HOTEL manager has spoken of how housing asylum seekers helped save the business from the brink of closure. The Cumbria Park Hotel in Carlisle began housing asylum seekers in 2022, ceasing operation as a hotel for the public, and joining hotels
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AFC Wimbledon boss can't wait for homecoming against Carlisle United
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has admitted he “can’t wait” for the club to be back home when they take on Carlisle United this weekend. Saturday’s clash at the Cherry Red Records Stadium will be a big occasion for the home club as they play
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Cumbria firm wins at prestigious awards ceremony in London
Carlisle entrepreneur has been named Businesswoman of the Year. Vanessa Brown, founder of Carlisle-based VL Aesthetics, was given the award at The Signature Business Awards, organised by The Business Influencer magazine. The event took place
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Six ideas for families in Carlisle ahead of October half-term
As the October half-term approaches, families in Carlisle will be looking for fun and engaging activities to enjoy together. This historic city, rich in culture and natural beauty, offers a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. Here are
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Pop-up ice rink and festive events coming to Cumbrian town this month
A pop-up ice rink is coming to a Cumbrian town later this month as a plethora of Christmas and Bonfire Night events have been announced. The Solway Holiday Park in Silloth will operate the ice rink from October 18 to November 3. Subscribe to
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Castle to host 'Carols at the Castle' Christmas event
A castle near Dalston has announced that it will host a 'Carols at the Castle' event this Christmas. Rose Castle, which is located just outside of Dalston, will host the festive event on Monday, December 16, and Thursday, December 19. At the
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Celebration event marking 50 years of Cumbria Tourism to be held in Lakes brewery
A CELEBRATION of 50 years of Cumbria Tourism will be held at a Lake District brewery later this month. The event will be the second hosted by Newsquest Cumbria as part of the Cumbria Tourism 50th anniversary celebrations- following a successful
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Sellafield inspires West Cumbria students with visit
Sixth form students with special educational needs were inspired by a visit from experts at Sellafield Limited's Engineering Centre of Excellence. The students at Mayfield School sixth form campus in Cockermouth were introduced to the latest industry
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NOSTALGIA: A look at Cumbria's love of history on Archaeology Day
THIS month it is National Archaeology Day which celebrates its contributions to society. Archaeological organisations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. There are many ways
