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Two-goal Rigg fires Workington Reds to another victory

Workington Reds chalked up a fourth straight victory as their improving form continued in Northern Premier League Premier Division. Mark Fell's side claimed a 2-1 home win over Ilkeston Town on Saturday. Steven Rigg was the two-goal hero at

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PLAYER RATINGS: How Carlisle United fared against AFC Wimbledon

Carlisle United were thrashed 4-0 at AFC Wimbledon – so how did we rate the players at the Cherry Red Records Stadium? HARRY LEWIS – 4 Not, perhaps, the main culprit for the defeat, but nor was there any sense of command when the ball came

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers make complaints about Chris McCausland

Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens tonight. This week's musical selections included Abba, Shakira, Lizzo and Billie Eilish, as well as a reggaeton favourite and a banger by The Jam. Outfits were positively understated compared to

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See the results for week 4 of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2024

All the celebrities and their professional partners have completed their dances for another week on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and the scores are in. This week's musical selections included Abba, Shakira, Lizzo and Billie Eilish, as well as a 

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Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69

Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69. The former SNP MSP, who was the current leader of the Alba Party, was First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014. It's understood Salmond passed away after giving a speech

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Over £500 raised for Maryport Rescue thanks to art exhibition

An artist from Cumbria has raised more than £500 after holding a charity art exhibition in Maryport.  Roy Simmons moved to Maryport with his wife Janet eight years ago and was quickly won over by the charity work of Maryport Rescue.  He wanted

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Carlisle United bottom of league after dismal thrashing at Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon 4 Carlisle United 0: Carlisle plunged to the bottom of the Football League after a desperate showing in south London. Matty Stevens' hat-trick and Cameron Harper's own-goal sent the Cumbrians to a heavy defeat - and Wimbledon could

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Seven bedroom rural village property on the market for almost £500,000

TAKE a look at this seven-bedroom detached house for sale in West Cumbria.  The house is on the market for £485,000 and also comes with four bathrooms and two reception rooms.  The property comprises a detached house and an annex, with the

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Safeguarding season begins at North Cumbrian Cathedral

SAFEGUARDING Season returns to Carlisle Cathedral this month.  The two-week Season has been organised by Carlisle Cathedral, working in partnership with the Diocese of Carlisle, LOUDfence, and Churches Together in Cumbria. The Season will begin

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Pervert grandad caught secretly looking at images of children being sexually abused

A WINDERMERE man who appeared to be living “a perfectly normal and respectable” life was secretly looking at images of children being sexually abused, a court heard. 62-year-old Stephen Crawford downloaded more than 1,200 indecent child images

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AFC Wimbledon v Carlisle United - as it happened!

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Three in five A&E arrivals at NCIC seen within four hours amidst patient rise

Three in five people who arrived at accident and emergency at North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within four hours. However,

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Cathedral to host festive wreath making workshop this winter

CARLISLE Cathedral is hosting a wreath-making workshop this winter.  The workshop will take place on Saturday, December 7, between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.  Members of the public are invited along to The Fratry Hall to make the wreaths just in time

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Thief banned from shops who stole beef joints from Asda 'was hungry'

A THIEF banned from a town’s shops stole beef joints from a supermarket ‘because he was hungry’. Samuel Wallace, 34, entered Asda at Mossbay in Workington on July 26 which he was banned from doing under a Criminal Behaviour Order imposed last year

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Cumbrian weather disrupts tadpoles changing into frogs

Those living in Cumbria weren't treated to much of a summer this year, with the sun rarely making an appearance in what was a cold and wet few months.  However, while the rain can certainly dampen our mood, it had a far bigger impact on the lives

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Can in-form Harry help Blues spoil Wimbledon's homecoming? Bookies' verdict

Carlisle United are as long as 4/1 to upset AFC Wimbledon's homecoming with a victory today. The Blues take on the Dons in the first game since the Cherry Red Records Stadium was hit by flooding last month. A bumper home crowd is expected and

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Why this Cumbrian hub is the heart of the local community

A VENUE to learn a new craft or skill. A café to meet friends for lunch or to just get out of the house. A shop to buy local gifts. A busy place of work and somewhere to learn or to volunteer. A community. Appleby Hub is many things to many different

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Twelve arrests made in West Cumbria as part of Operation Enhance

THERE have been 12 arrests made in West Cumbria since Operation Enhance. The operation aims at targetting antisocial behaviour and violence within Cumbrian communities.  Officers have been patrolling 'hotspots' across North and West Cumbria

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Rising Cumbrian cricket star awarded new deal at Durham

Promising Cumbrian cricketer Stanley McAlindon has been handed a new deal at Durham. The 20-year-old from Carlisle has signed a rookie deal for the 2025 season, extending his stay at the north east county. McAlindon is one of three young players

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Three arrests made following drunk and disorderly incident

THREE arrests were made following an incident in Whitehaven this week.  Police officers were called to the area following reports of a man being drunk and disorderly on Friday, October 11.  In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "

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Shoplifter snatched 11 vapes from budget store

A SHOPLIFTER who snatched vapes from a budget store has been fined £40. Matthew Jones, 28, stole the vapes from B&M in Whitehaven on September 20. Pamela Fee, prosecuting at Workington Magistrates’ Court, said police were alerted to the

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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces

Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the

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'Nervous' van passenger on the M6 was delivering £500k consignment of cocaine

COCAINE worth an estimated £500,000 was found in a van which police officers stopped on the M6 near Southwaite. At Carlisle Crown Court, the 28-year-old man who was a passenger in the VW van was sentenced following his guilty plea – entered the

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Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK

The UK is home to many creepy crawlies, from the common daddy long-legs spider, scientifically known as the Pholcidae, to the Cave spider and the quick-moving Jumping spider. However, away from the harmless and more common spiders that are often

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be

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TV personality Dom Joly to perform show at the Old Fire Station

TV personality Dom Joly will be performing in North Cumbria next month.  The star of Trigger Happy TV will perform at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Tuesday, November 5.  The show is part of The Conspiracy Tour, which he has performed

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Could playing away be more to Carlisle United's liking right now?

I’ll tell you who was a good Carlisle United away manager. Roddy Collins. Seriously. And not just because he once pulled off a victory on the road with eight players and a bit of fighting. Also because, that season of 2002/03, the Irishman who

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal

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Cumbria Police announce location of speed camera vans across the county

CUMBRIA Police have announced the location of their speed camera vans today, October 12.  In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating on the A590 between Backbarrow and Brettargh Holt, Barrow

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Hospital worker accused of helping killer says co-accused was 'an oddball'

A FORMER Carlisle hospital worker who denies helping an alleged murderer regarded his co-defendant as “a fantasist, an oddball, and a liar,” a jury heard. Marcus Goodfellow, 20, told the city’s crown court he was not involved in organised crime

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Carlisle United give update on new training pitches at Sheepmount

Carlisle United say it is “very tight” as to whether new training pitches at the Sheepmount will be ready in the coming weeks. But the Blues say work on the new facility, which is two months later than they had hoped, still marks the start of something

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How Carlisle United defender fared in international outing

Carlisle United's Terell Thomas enjoyed a successful international outing as he captained Saint Lucia to victory. The Blues defender played the full game as the Piton Boyz claimed a 2-1 victory over Saint Martin. Saint Lucia had to come from

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Fitness instructor launches Asian food business from her kitchen

A FITNESS instructor has launched an Asian food business from her own kitchen - and it’s already proving to be a hit with locals. Shameem Arnold’s new catering and meal takeaway business, Shammy’s Kitchen, offers authentic homecooked Pakistani

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BBC's Escape to the Country to showcase award-winning holiday park

CUMBRIA's award-winning and carbon-neutral holiday park is set to be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular BBC show Escape to the Country.  Ullswater's The Quiet Site will be featured as a highlight of Cumbria as the show seeks to pair

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DIY SOS star Nick Knowles issues injury update ahead of tonight's Strictly show

DIY SOS star Nick Knowles will be able to perform during the live Strictly Come Dancing show tonight (October 12) after doubts over an injury. The 62-year-old pulled out of last week’s movie week-themed show after falling during rehearsals and

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First trainee teachers welcomed by Cumbria Education Trust

Cumbria Education Trust (CET) has welcomed its first trainee teachers. The county's largest multi-academy schools trust has become a trainee teaching provider, offering a new route for aspiring educators. The first group on CET's Initial Teacher

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Ex-student donates chess sets to school as club's rapid growth continues

A FORMER student has donated several chess sets to a school's rapidly growing chess club.  William Howard School thanked former student Sam McStay for donating six extra sets to its chess club which has been rapidly growing since its creation and

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I compared BLT supermarket sandwiches and one stood out for meal deal glory

The meal deal has very much ingrained itself into the British cultural zeitgeist, and with that comes a huge range of options for sandwiches that people can pick from. Certain choices are more popular than others, and one you are almost guaranteed

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Football supplement celebrating grassroots clubs across Cumbria available next week

GRASSROOTS football is so important to so many across our county – and next week we are celebrating all those involved. Newsquest Cumbria is producing supplements across its seven news brands. In our Cumbrian weekly titles, the Whitehaven News

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Williamson: How to get a longer performance from Carlisle United

Head coach Mike Williamson says “concentration” is key as Carlisle United seek a more sustained performance at AFC Wimbledon today. The Blues boss admits his side have performed well for periods in games so far but not for long enough overall.

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Hundreds gather to honour 'incredible achievements' of finalists at education awards

HUNDREDS from across the education sector gathered to celebrate all the best of Cumbria's teachers, pupils, schools and support staff at a glitzy awards event. Hosted by Newsquest Cumbria in association with the University of Cumbria, the Golden

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Two Cumbrian stations in the running to win top award

Two stations in Cumbria are in the running to win a nationwide award. Carlisle and Oxenholme stations have been shortlisted in the World Cup of Stations 2024, a competition that celebrates the importance of the railway in supporting communities

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Cumbrian college to host free tourism and hospitality event

A renowned customer service expert will headline a free event at Lakes College. Geoff Ramm, known for helping businesses stand out through exceptional service, will be speaking at the 'Embracing Excellence in the Visitor Economy' event on October

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Dismay as Carlisle trees felled, sparking wildlife concerns

RESIDENTS have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden felling and clearing of a stretch of trees in Carlisle - an act which has led to the council establishing a tree protection order on the site. A significant section of the woodland on

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NOSTALGIA: A celebration of all things magical on Harry Potter Day

FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Harry Potter Book Day. Harry Potter Book Day is a chance for fans young and old to celebrate J.K. Rowling's wonderful series. And it's a chance to pass the magic on to new readers who haven't

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Victorian four-bedroom Keswick house on the market for £690,000

A four-bedroom semi-detached house in Keswick, located just a short walk from the town centre, is on the market with a guide price of £690,000. The property, known as Sunnycroft, sits on Penrith Road and provides easy access to the A66. According

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Author shares story of local legend - the ghost of 'Galloping Harry'

THE ghost of a womanising, gambling horseman is said to haunt the ruins of a once fine manor house in west Cumbria. With Halloween around the corner, local author Helen Ivison has discussed the myth of 'Galloping Harry' - Sir Henry Curwen - whose

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Five classic horror movies to enjoy this Halloween 2024

OCTOBER is here and Halloween is just around the corner.  The leaves are falling from the trees, the nights are getting darker, and it's fair to say that summer is truly over. What better way to enjoy the spookiest time of the year than by

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Carlisle cafe launches new book club... with an unusual twist

A CARLISLE cafe is preparing to launch its new book club, with an unusual twist.  Starting on Wednesday, October 16, Cakes and Ale Carlisle will be holding its first silent book club, a weekly event which encourages avid readers to come along to

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Country music act Nashville at Heart is coming back to Carlisle

AFTER two sold out tours in 2023 and winter 2024, Nashville At Heart are set to return to Carlisle in early 2025. As the modern country music craze continues to spread across the globe, ‘Nashville At Heart’ are a band that celebrate the music of

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New Under Armour store opens north of the border

UNDER ARMOUR has opened its biggest Scottish outlet store just north of the border.  The sportswear brand opened its new 3,465 sq ft store at Caledonia Park in Gretna on October 10.  Under Armour's new addition to the designer outlet village

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Adventure golf course to host 'special' Halloween event

A Penrith adventure golf course is set to host a 'special' Halloween event.  The event will be held at Foxy's Adventure Golf which is located at Penrith Golf Hub between 4.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, October 31. The Halloween-themed event will

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Lake District farmhouse with barns up for sale for £1.15m

A five-bedroom Lakeland farmhouse with adjoining barns is up for sale for £1,150,000. The property, Uzzicar Farm, is situated in an elevated position in the Newlands Valley, a location that offers 'breathtaking views' across the Lakeland Fells.

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Lake District vicarage goes net zero carbon in eco-upgrade

The Diocese of Carlisle has completed work on its second net zero carbon vicarage. The four-bedroom property, purchased in 2022, replaces the village's previous vicarage and has undergone extensive eco-friendly upgrades in recent months. These

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Mountain biker meets air ambulance crew 20 years after accident

A man who suffered a serious spinal injury in a mountain bike accident has marked the 20th anniversary of the incident by visiting the air ambulance service that saved his life. Cameron Wood, from Embleton, near Cockermouth, was just 16 years old

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Centenarian celebrates milestone birthday with dance party and holiday

A CENTENARIAN celebrated her milestone birthday with a holiday, a dance party and cake. Mary Wigham turned 100 on September 1 and has enjoyed celebrating with family and friends. Born in the North East in 1924, she lived in Hebburn and was

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Struck off midwife 'truly sorry' for stealing medication

A SENIOR midwife at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary has been struck off the nursing register after being convicted of “stockpiling” medication. Sandra Drinkald received a striking-off order and an interim suspension of 18 months after she was convicted

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We have to unlock the potential in our young people - not limit them

AT a time when the labour market is tight and the birth rate is falling, politicians from all parties need to be looking at what more can be done to support working parents. But the reality for working parents and their families is that childcare

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Brunch cafe in West Cumbria given new food hygiene rating

A WEST Cumbrian cafe has been given a new food hygiene rating.  Brunch on High Street, Cleator Moor, was given a rating of 5 when it was inspected on September 26.  The hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling

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South Cumbrian Carlisle United fans raise money for Kendal Town FC after break-in

SOUTH Cumbrian Carlisle United fans have raised over £800 for Kendal Town FC after the club suffered a break-in.  Kendal Town's Westmorland Flooring Stadium was broken into sometime during the week commencing Monday, October 7, with thieves stealing

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Everything you need to know about the Winter Droving in Penrith

THE Winter Droving is one of Penrith's most vibrant and eagerly anticipated festivals, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Celebrating the town’s rural heritage with a mix of music, street performances, and a lively torchlit procession, the