Opinion

Paul Mescal stars in Gladiator II

Inspired by Gladiator? Carlisle is one of the best places to be to get your Roman fix

Rob Clarkson, Mike Williamson and co have a crucial mid-season period approaching

Rob Clarkson, Mike Williamson and co have a crucial mid-season period approaching

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Last January's failings should not lead Blues to be shy this time

Investing in the future can take time - but we need long term solutions

Investing in the future can take time - but we need long term solutions

Investing in the future can take time - but we need long term solutions

Scenes of celebration at Salford

Scenes of celebration at Salford

Carlisle United FC

A wall of wild Cumbrians, and chance to elect your fan reps

Lauren Smith has announced her retirement from international badminton competition as she is expecting a baby

Lauren Smith has announced her retirement from international badminton competition as she is expecting a baby

As she leaves the international stage, a tribute to Cumbria's Lauren Smith

Gabe Breeze showed reliability and a certain aura in his performance against Wigan

Gabe Breeze showed reliability and a certain aura in his performance against Wigan

Carlisle United FC

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All things considered, it feels the right time for Breeze

Fans at the Wigan game

Fans at the Wigan game

Carlisle United FC

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That's the grit we want to see from Carlisle United

The Carlisle team in 2000/01 battled to safety despite a bad start

The Carlisle team in 2000/01 battled to safety despite a bad start

Carlisle United FC

Historic low point from which Carlisle United must rise

Julie Minns stood on the banks of the River Caldew, where it runs through Denton Holme.

Julie Minns stood on the banks of the River Caldew, where it runs through Denton Holme.

'It's time to clear up our rivers and lakes - here's how we're doing it'

Carlisle United Supporters' Trust have responded to some recent criticisms

Carlisle United Supporters' Trust have responded to some recent criticisms

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Addressing recent criticisms of Trust amid Carlisle United struggles

Uncover the history of Halloween traditions with our Antiques expert.

Uncover the history of Halloween traditions with our Antiques expert.

From trick or treating to witchcraft: the history of Halloween uncovered

An 8,000+ crowd watched the Harrogate game last Saturday

An 8,000+ crowd watched the Harrogate game last Saturday

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Let's not just paint a picture of Blues doom and gloom

Carlisle's record after 11 games is worse than how most of their relegated teams in history have started a season

Carlisle's record after 11 games is worse than how most of their relegated teams in history have started a season

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Buckle up - reality of Blues' plight couldn't be more serious

Community centres are a great place to organise fitness classes

Community centres are a great place to organise fitness classes

As a Carlisle community centre turns 90, it's time to celebrate their importance

United hope a £10 ticket offer will lead to a boosted crowd this weekend for the visit of Harrogate

United hope a £10 ticket offer will lead to a boosted crowd this weekend for the visit of Harrogate

Carlisle United FC

The part fans can play in helping Blues turn the corner

Being good travellers saved Roddy Collins' Carlisle United in the 2002/03 season

Being good travellers saved Roddy Collins' Carlisle United in the 2002/03 season

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

A child doing schoolwork.

A child doing schoolwork.

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

Injury-hit Carlisle earned a battling point at Colchester last weekend despite a host of injury absentees

Injury-hit Carlisle earned a battling point at Colchester last weekend despite a host of injury absentees

Carlisle United FC

Blues' potential clear despite injury struggles

Jason Kennedy was a master of the six-yard box in a remarkable 2016 goalscoring run at Carlisle

Jason Kennedy was a master of the six-yard box in a remarkable 2016 goalscoring run at Carlisle

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Kennedy, the ginger Lampard, made his mark on Carlisle United

The Warwick Road End in full voice during Mike Williamson's first home game in charge

The Warwick Road End in full voice during Mike Williamson's first home game in charge

Carlisle United FC

A tantalising glimpse - and Peeve proves popular...

Looking south toward the Lake District from Carlisle

Looking south toward the Lake District from Carlisle

Readers react to first impressions of Carlisle

Mike Williamson has already spoken about his

Mike Williamson has already spoken about his

Carlisle United FC

If Williamson trusts Blues players to do it differently, so should we

Fans will welcome Mike Williamson for his first home game in charge on Saturday

Fans will welcome Mike Williamson for his first home game in charge on Saturday

Carlisle United FC

Let's give Williamson a bouncing Brunton Park welcome

Robbie Dee set to sign off

Robbie Dee set to sign off

Popular Carlisle presenter wished well for the future

Kev and Claire McClintock

Kev and Claire McClintock

Couple congratulated on 'Best Bakery' success

Mike Williamson's United reign gets under way today

Mike Williamson's United reign gets under way today

Carlisle United FC

Now football with a different accent must do the talking in new Blues era

My eczema was red and itchy but I managed to get rid of it with a selection of products

My eczema was red and itchy but I managed to get rid of it with a selection of products

How I cured my dry, itchy eczema with every day items from the supermarket

A new era is set to begin at Brunton Park under Mike Williamson

A new era is set to begin at Brunton Park under Mike Williamson

Carlisle United FC

New boss can take Carlisle United on the journey we want

John Burns died following a crash on the M6 over the weekend

John Burns died following a crash on the M6 over the weekend

Readers share condolences to pedestrian killed on motorway

Abba celebrating their Eurovision win in Brighton

Abba celebrating their Eurovision win in Brighton

Readers share favourite ABBA songs

Renucci's fish and chip shop for sale

Renucci's fish and chip shop for sale

Readers react to popular fish and chip shop for sale

Tributes to 'remarkable' man after incident

The thought of a promotion season breaking out of the current malaise is attractive - but not, on the immediate evidence, realistic

The thought of a promotion season breaking out of the current malaise is attractive - but not, on the immediate evidence, realistic

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Why promotion idea at Carlisle United needs to be parked for now

Central Bakery, Harraby has been nominated by News & Star readers in its 'Best Bakery 2024

Central Bakery, Harraby has been nominated by News & Star readers in its 'Best Bakery 2024

Reactions to Carlisle bakery hoping for crown

The recruitment of a new sporting director and head coach are the biggest decisions so far in the Piataks' ownership, say the Carlisle United Supporters' Trust

The recruitment of a new sporting director and head coach are the biggest decisions so far in the Piataks' ownership, say the Carlisle United Supporters' Trust

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Piataks value fans' input into crucial Blues appointments

Jake Simpson left United along with his father, manager Paul and assistant managers Gavin Skelton and Billy Barr

Jake Simpson left United along with his father, manager Paul and assistant managers Gavin Skelton and Billy Barr

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Scapegoating Carlisle United coach is wrong - but also revealing

Ricardo Tabardo of BDR Properties next to Victory House

Ricardo Tabardo of BDR Properties next to Victory House

Plans to redevelop Victory House welcomed by readers

The spotlight is now on United's players to prove they have the ability many, including owner Tom Piatak, assume

The spotlight is now on United's players to prove they have the ability many, including owner Tom Piatak, assume

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It's never just about the boss - so, over to you, lads...

CUST have paid tribute to Paul Simpson after the end of his second Blues reign

CUST have paid tribute to Paul Simpson after the end of his second Blues reign

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Why Simmo will always be on a Blues pedestal - and respect to coaches

Adriano's when it closed back in 2022

Adriano's when it closed back in 2022

Reactions to popular Italian restaurant reopening

Carlisle city centre

Carlisle city centre

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Readers react to report on boosting high streets

Paul Simpson reignited Carlisle United before the sad ending

Paul Simpson reignited Carlisle United before the sad ending

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Paul Simpson reignited Carlisle United - that must never be forgotten

Jordan Jones should enhance Carlisle United - but all the parts must still fit together better. Picture: PA

Jordan Jones should enhance Carlisle United - but all the parts must still fit together better. Picture: PA

Carlisle United FC

Statement signings are one thing for the Blues. But now it has to click

Jordan Jones' shooting ability could give United something they've been lacking

Jordan Jones' shooting ability could give United something they've been lacking

Carlisle United FC

Another area where new boy Jordan Jones could help Carlisle United

Readers discuss four-day working week

Readers discuss four-day working week

Jobs and careers

Four-day working week welcomed by readers

Former Rangers man Jordan Jones could prove a vital piece of the United jigsaw

Former Rangers man Jordan Jones could prove a vital piece of the United jigsaw

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New signing Jones could be missing piece of Blues' jigsaw

Twisted Wheel on West Walls Carlisle

Twisted Wheel on West Walls Carlisle

Reactions to return of legendary nightclub

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025

Readers share opinions on Oasis reunion

History blogger praised for 'excellent' posts

Debbie Armstrong and Kath Paterson inside The Closet on the Bank alongside model Erin Pollard

Debbie Armstrong and Kath Paterson inside The Closet on the Bank alongside model Erin Pollard

Readers welcome new boutique store

Ben Barclay has shown some useful versatility in midfield for Carlisle

Ben Barclay has shown some useful versatility in midfield for Carlisle

Carlisle United FC

Adaptable Barclay deserves credit for giving Blues another option

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Charity Fundraiser

I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why

Premier Inn eyeing up Carlisle expansion

Premier Inn eyeing up Carlisle expansion

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Reactions to hotel chain's potential Carlisle expansion

Sunday's trust meeting saw the rebrand to CUST presented to members while the Piataks were also present

Sunday's trust meeting saw the rebrand to CUST presented to members while the Piataks were also present

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Fresh start, a big win and community spirit at Carlisle United