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'Here's what the Government is doing for the farming sector'

Rob Elliot worked with Mike Williamson for just over a year - but that doesn't mean they are versions of the same coach

Rob Elliot worked with Mike Williamson for just over a year - but that doesn't mean they are versions of the same coach

Carlisle United FC

Comparisons with Williamson are facile - let Elliot be his own man

Rob Elliot is yet to win a promotion as manager - but nor had Stuart Maynard, top right, or Jimmy McNulty, bottom right, until 2025/26

Rob Elliot is yet to win a promotion as manager - but nor had Stuart Maynard, top right, or Jimmy McNulty, bottom right, until 2025/26

Carlisle United FC

Experience isn't always the answer when promotion's at stake

Youth clubs and projects keep thousands of young people off the streets

Hughes has left Carlisle after 15 months in charge

Hughes has left Carlisle after 15 months in charge

Carlisle United FC

As Blues twist rather than stick, Hughes deserves respect on his way out

Behind-the-scenes work may be ongoing with Brunton Park's bosses, but the head coach situation needs to come to a head soon

Behind-the-scenes work may be ongoing with Brunton Park's bosses, but the head coach situation needs to come to a head soon

Carlisle United FC

Blues silence doesn't need to mean panic at this point

Pride of Cumbria: Dean Henderson, left, and James Trafford, right, pictured during their younger days in Cumbria

Pride of Cumbria: Dean Henderson, left, and James Trafford, right, pictured during their younger days in Cumbria

Carlisle United FC

Double World Cup call-up a great source of Cumbrian pride

Former town crier Brian Pease at the Bitts Park Show and Tell event

Former town crier Brian Pease at the Bitts Park Show and Tell event

Celebrating the power of community groups to deliver meaningful change

Dav Symington's ball-striking prowess was first on show at Carlisle United - before a decade of fine service at Workington Reds

Dav Symington's ball-striking prowess was first on show at Carlisle United - before a decade of fine service at Workington Reds

Carlisle United FC

Respect to Dav - the boy with dynamite in his boots

Carlisle MP Julie Minns

Carlisle MP Julie Minns

National government

Carlisle MP: Events like Show and Tell make our city stronger

Oliver Whatmuff, at Rochdale, showed the value of an excellent loan signing in the National League during 2025/26

Oliver Whatmuff, at Rochdale, showed the value of an excellent loan signing in the National League during 2025/26

Carlisle United FC

Can loan market be more fruitful for Carlisle United in 2026/27?

MP's message to Cumbrian students sitting exams this summer

Carlisle MP Julie Minns outside 10 Downing Street

Carlisle MP Julie Minns outside 10 Downing Street

Carlisle MP: Sitting exams this summer? Stay positive

Josh Vela, left, has used a podcast appearance to criticise United's path under Mike Williamson, right

Josh Vela, left, has used a podcast appearance to criticise United's path under Mike Williamson, right

Carlisle United FC

Williamson era cost Blues badly. But so did failed signings like Vela

Cumbria PFCC David Allen

Cumbria PFCC David Allen

PFCC David Allen: Looking ahead to the Cumbrian Mayoral election

Labour MP for Carlisle, Julie Minns

Labour MP for Carlisle, Julie Minns

National government

Carlisle MP Julie Minns: Another busy parliamentary session ahead

Players like Abdul Abdulmalik, left, make Boreham Wood impressive - but so does the cohesion on show last Sunday

Players like Abdul Abdulmalik, left, make Boreham Wood impressive - but so does the cohesion on show last Sunday

Carlisle United FC

It's not just with signings that Carlisle United have to evolve

Jordan Jones will forever be the emblem of the flawed largesse of the early Piatak era

Jordan Jones will forever be the emblem of the flawed largesse of the early Piatak era

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United's released list: a necessary and predictable clearing of the decks

Looking up? Carlisle will aim to take a step nearer promotion today

Looking up? Carlisle will aim to take a step nearer promotion today

Carlisle United FC

Why these play-offs are such a serious business for Carlisle United

Julie Minns, MP for Carlisle

Julie Minns, MP for Carlisle

'If a working class girl from Denton Holme can be their MP, so can they'

Fans were in good voice last weekend - and a five-figure attendance is anticipated on Sunday

Fans were in good voice last weekend - and a five-figure attendance is anticipated on Sunday

Carlisle United FC

Now let's be even louder for Blues' huge play-off semi

Linney has led the way for Carlisle United this season

Linney has led the way for Carlisle United this season

Carlisle United FC

Why Linney is the right man for our readers to crown

The St George's Cross, the national flag of England

The St George's Cross, the national flag of England

St George's Day

'The flag has been weaponised - but here's why we should celebrate St George's Day'

Having the necessary depth on the bench could make or break Carlisle's prospects in the play-offs

Having the necessary depth on the bench could make or break Carlisle's prospects in the play-offs

Carlisle United FC

What Blues have in reserve could prove crucial in play-offs

Member of Parliament for Carlisle, Julie Minns

Member of Parliament for Carlisle, Julie Minns

'From cash for pensioners to free school meals, here's a list of Government support'

Carlisle fans in their hundreds will be heading to Truro this weekend

Carlisle fans in their hundreds will be heading to Truro this weekend

Carlisle United FC

Trust news, travel, Truro - and a chance to play on the Brunton pitch

David Allen cutting the ribbon on Cumbria’s new and refurbished police dog section

David Allen cutting the ribbon on Cumbria’s new and refurbished police dog section

DAVID ALLEN COLUMN

David Allen Column: A new leash of life for Cumbria’s police dogs

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

David Ajiboye's brilliant goals have brought joy to a campaign some fans are still finding hard to enjoy

David Ajiboye's brilliant goals have brought joy to a campaign some fans are still finding hard to enjoy

Carlisle United FC

Why Ajiboye's magic means more in a season like this

Sophie Swain trying out the Cumbrian Rage Room.

Sophie Swain trying out the Cumbrian Rage Room.

I tried Cumbria's first pop-up rage room - here’s what it was like

Carlisle fans at the Easter Monday game at Morecambe

Carlisle fans at the Easter Monday game at Morecambe

Carlisle United FC

Easter draws, Blues accounts and new shares

Carlisle MP Julie Minns

Carlisle MP Julie Minns

National government

Carlisle MP: Fake news and bots are fuelling division

Mark Hughes deserves respect for the record that would have had Carlisle as as title contenders in many past National League campaigns

Mark Hughes deserves respect for the record that would have had Carlisle as as title contenders in many past National League campaigns

Carlisle United FC

Why the Blues' record this far in deserves due respect

Member of Parliament for Carlisle, Julie Minns

Member of Parliament for Carlisle, Julie Minns

'The world has become a very dangerous place - we must increase defence investment'

Carlisle United fans at the Braintree game, where the Blues made it three wins in a row

Carlisle United fans at the Braintree game, where the Blues made it three wins in a row

Carlisle United FC

Continuing drive for promotion, and introducing our CUFC board rep

The Blues' accounts paint a stark picture of 2024/25's spending

The Blues' accounts paint a stark picture of 2024/25's spending

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United accounts: a very expensive way to learn harsh lessons

Gavin Skelton, left, has played an unsung part in David Ajiboye's revival at Carlisle United

Gavin Skelton, left, has played an unsung part in David Ajiboye's revival at Carlisle United

Carlisle United FC

Selfless Skelton's role in Ajiboye revival deserves respect

Carlisle fans enjoy the win at Halifax

Carlisle fans enjoy the win at Halifax

Carlisle United FC

Blues' resilience, top support and a valuable donation

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 3, sparking a new wave of retaliatory missile strikes

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 3, sparking a new wave of retaliatory missile strikes

Carlisle MP: 'The Government is focused on making our country secure'

A chief executive like Nigel Clibbens, right, has a certain clout - but it is the owner (Tom Piatak, left) where ultimate responsibility always rests

A chief executive like Nigel Clibbens, right, has a certain clout - but it is the owner (Tom Piatak, left) where ultimate responsibility always rests

Carlisle United FC

CEO exit doesn't change who's really in charge at Carlisle United

Front pages from Newsquest's Cumbria team

Front pages from Newsquest's Cumbria team

Local news matters now more than ever to our communities - here's why

The Blues are back at Brunton Park this weekend

The Blues are back at Brunton Park this weekend

Carlisle United FC

Introducing a Trust board member, and our respect for Clibbens

MPs in the chamber for 75th anniversary

MPs in the chamber for 75th anniversary

'I attended the Commonwealth Day ceremony in Parliament this week...'

Carlisle fans at Aldershot

Carlisle fans at Aldershot

Carlisle United FC

Now to keep momentum going as Blues progress towards play-offs

Gilliead has been a reliable figure since rejoining Carlisle last September

Gilliead has been a reliable figure since rejoining Carlisle last September

Carlisle United FC

In praise of the quiet man: why Gilliead's calm consistency should be valued

Carlisle United fans at the Eastleigh victory

Carlisle United fans at the Eastleigh victory

Carlisle United FC

Fan debates and the value of preserving Blues history

PFCC David Allen meeting mechanics of the future at Carlisle College

PFCC David Allen meeting mechanics of the future at Carlisle College

PFCC David Allen: Turning seized vehicles into job opportunities for young people

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Robert Walker MBE

Robert Walker MBE

Robert Walker MBE: Neurodiversity is a strength hiding in plain sight

Luke Armstrong made a prolonged walk around the front of the terraces last weekend, greeting scores of fans. Picture: Ben Holmes

Luke Armstrong made a prolonged walk around the front of the terraces last weekend, greeting scores of fans. Picture: Ben Holmes

Carlisle United FC

'Fan engagement' is always at its best when it's as natural as this

Carlisle United fans at the Hartlepool game on Wednesday

Carlisle United fans at the Hartlepool game on Wednesday

Carlisle United FC

United front needed if Blues are to peak for play-offs

Livestock at Sockbridge farm are slaughtered and burned after traces of Foot and Mouth were found on the farm

Livestock at Sockbridge farm are slaughtered and burned after traces of Foot and Mouth were found on the farm

After foot-and-mouth and bird flu, we're creating the 'MI5 of disease prevention'

Lisa Valentine, senior reporter at the Bury Times

Lisa Valentine, senior reporter at the Bury Times

‘It’s almost impossible to think about the future’: Spotlighting youth homelessness

Had David Ajiboye been at Carlisle in 2024/25, he might have been replaced by now. The Blues' change of approach in this respect is welcome

Had David Ajiboye been at Carlisle in 2024/25, he might have been replaced by now. The Blues' change of approach in this respect is welcome

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United: Looking for more answers within sends better message