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Carlisle Crown Court

Man accused of assault, affray and possession of a hammer in Abbeytown incident

Man accused of assault, affray and possession of a hammer in Abbeytown incidents
A MAN accused of affray, illegal possession of a hammer and assault will stand trial in front of a jury later this year.

The Burnbanks Oak, Haweswater Picture: Gemma Smith, Woodland Trust

The ancient Cumbrian trees in the running to be crowned tree of the year

Search continues for paddleboarder who has been missing for three days

Search continues for Ullswater Paddleboarder who has been missing for three days

Have you seen Alex's beloved spaniel Apollo, last seen following a scent trail on Haystacks Fell?

Have you seen Alex's beloved spaniel Apollo?

POLICE APPEAL

This man is suspected of stealing a phone in Matalan, Carlisle

POLICE APPEAL Police release CCTV to help with phone theft investigation

Penrith Town Centre

Town council informs residents social media accounts are 'compromised'

Councillors deciding on the proposal on Friday

Holiday park approved for Dalston despite concerns about its heritage impact

Firefighters tackle 'serious' fire resulting in a casualty

Firefighters tackle 'serious' fire resulting in a casualty

An artist's impression of the proposed DPD centre

Plans for DPD parcel centre at enterprise park approved unanimously

Firefighters rescue dog stranded in water

Firefighters rescue dog stranded in water

Loki and Luna pose for a pic at Honister Slate Mine

The four legged friends on a mission to complete all the Wainwrights

Firefighters tackle early morning kitchen blaze

Firefighters tackle early morning kitchen blaze

The defendant stole Prosecco from a Tesco store in Carlisle.

Prosecco thief admits his guilt

Emergency services called out to multi-agency search of missing paddleboarder

Moggy mugshots, sent in by you for National Cat Day.

READERS' PETS You send your best cat pictures to celebrate National Cat Day

Experts are 'concerned' despite drop in STI numbers during the pandemic.

Carlisle STI hotspot according to study

Children's football event run by Workington Reds in the Community. Picture: Cumbria Community Foundation.

Fund set up to tackle holiday food poverty in Allerdale

Ready to try Something Different? Befriend a Bat

Left to right: Judge Ian Beaney from Bangor, Danny Poland, Dale Hector from Jersey

Britain in Bloom judges arrive to small village for a special tour

Community volunteers at Watchtree reserve. Credit Balfour Beatty.

Community volunteer day for local nature reserve in memory of Carlisle man

Paula Elliot - Residential Lettings Manager

Leading manager offers advice to landlords over new rules

Wetheral Bowling Club

Bowling club hosts first monthly coffee morning after refurbishment

Kerry is incredibly humbled to receive the nomination

PERSON OF THE WEEK Whitehaven woman nominated for award following her eating disorder support group

Rishi Sunak with James White at the event in Carlisle

Rishi Sunak pledges to appoint veterans minister if elected PM

Young people on the panel at the youth climate summit

Green initiative to create Cumbrian youth climate summit

The existing structures at East End Farm

Plans lodged to reuse farm site as funeral business

BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute. (PA)

Eastenders star reveals cancer diagnosis in moving Olivia Newton-John tribute

A fun day out across Carlisle, Brampton and Longtown.

Carlisle 'summer splash' events return after two years

The Queen's Scotland visit sparks fresh health fears amid major change to Balmoral welcome. (PA)

Queen sparks fresh health fears amid major change in annual visit to Scotland

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary special will take place in October (PA)

Emmerdale confirms return of 3 major characters for 50th anniversary special

Met Office issues amber warning for extreme heat across England and Wales (PA)

Met Office issues amber warning for extreme heat across England and Wales

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heat warning. (Canva)

Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heatwave warning

The majority of NHS dental practices in the UK are unable to offer appointments to new adult patients (PA)

People resorting to 'DIY Dentistry' due to practices not accepting new patients

'Police are not punchbags' - Cumbrian officers being assaulted more than once a day

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak met Conservative Party members in Carlisle today

Carlisle hosts Rishi Sunak during North West campaign trail

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

John Travolta leads tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Luke Greenbank (Left), Nick Miller (Top) and Simon Lawson. Image Credit: PA

A look at our local athletes' successes in the Commonwealth Games

Drivers have been told to expect delays between J44 and J45

Updated Congestion on the M6 following a collision between J44 and J45

Paul Stuart Adams was regarded as a

Perverted theatre worker fears he will die in jail, court hears

David Allen, who grew cannabis on a commercial scale, made more than £1.2 million from his crime.

Former police officer and lawyer made more than £1m from Cumbrian cannabis plant

The victim disclosed the abuse to a friend, the court heard.

Victim of abuse cries herself to sleep most nights, court told

Police investigate assault that left man with a fractured jaw

Police investigate assault that left man with a fractured jaw

Carlisle Crown Court

Carlisle Crown Court Workington man pleads guilty to threatening mum with scissors

Sport

Steve Cotterill (photo: PA)

What Shrewsbury boss said about "big club" Carlisle United ahead of cup clash
Shrewsbury Town boss Steve Cotterill has described Carlisle United as a "big club" ahead of tonight's Carabao Cup first round clash.

Kristian Dennis has scored twice so far this season - but the Blues could have had plenty more goals (photo: Richard Parkes)

Simmo: How Blues can add more goals to their game

Paul Simpson pictured during his time at Shrewsbury (photo: PA)

Simmo returns to former club hoping to lead Carlisle United on a cup run

(left to right) Walsall boss Michael Flynn, Man Utd's Crewe target Charlie Wellens, Bradford manager Mark Hughes (photos: PA)

League Two latest: Man Utd prospect set to link up with ex-Blues

Sam Fishburn (photo: Barbara Abbott)

Loan watch: Teenage Blues striker makes debut in defeat

Luke Greenbank (Left), Nick Miller (Top) and Simon Lawson. Image Credit: PA

A look at our local athletes' successes in the Commonwealth Games

PREMIUM

United celebrate Kristian Dennis's goal (photos: Richard Parkes)

PREMIUM What did we learn from Carlisle United's game at Colchester?

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National Sport

Serena Williams

Serena Williams ‘evolving away from tennis’ as women’s all-time greatest player

Serena Williams celebrates her victory in Toronto on Monday

Serena Williams announces she is ‘evolving away from tennis’

Tributes pour in for former umpire Rudi Koertzen following death aged 73

Platinum Jubilee

Hoy lauds Scottish riders but ‘improvements’ needed for GB to dominate in Paris

Onana, that’s his name – Everton sign Belgium midfielder from Lille

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BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute. (PA)

Eastenders star reveals cancer diagnosis in moving Olivia Newton-John tribute

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary special will take place in October (PA)

Emmerdale confirms return of 3 major characters for 50th anniversary special

Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73, her husband confirms

Crowds enjoy the outdoor screening of Mama Mia

Racecourse hosts three outdoor cinema screenings of iconic musicals

Tickets available for Irish folk duo at Rosley Village Hall. Credit Thomas and Fhiona.

Top Irish folk duo to play in Rosley

ITV Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has a famous footballer boyfriend. (PA)

Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon has a famous footballer boyfriend

Jacques skips Love Island reunion as islanders unite TONIGHT (ITV)

Jacques skips Love Island reunion as islanders reunite TONIGHT

Alex De Freitas (Left), The Window View (Top) and The Lavetts

The Source partners with RockWith to host Indie Rock Night

NOSTALGIA

A coffee morning in the Old Town Hall, Carlisle to raise funds for the Glenmore trust Action Committee. Joe Lyons and mum Libby from Lindisfarne Street, Carlisle drop in for a cuppa in 2010

NOSTALGIA The 2000s in Cumbria and events that defined 00s lives

Take a different perspective of the Cathedral. Credit: Newsquest.

Something for the weekend... Things to do and see in Carlisle this weekend

NOSTALGIA

The official trophy and medal presentation to League Two Champions Carlisle United at Brunton Park in 2006

NOSTALGIA The 2000s in Cumbria and events that defined 00s lives

All the celebrity contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 revealed so far. Picture: PA/Guy Levy/BBC

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up: Celebrity contestants announced so far

Business

Is Primark coming to town? Application submitted for alterations to former Debenhams store

Is Primark moving to Workington? Application submitted at former Debenhams Store

TRADER OF THE WEEK

Treehouse situated in Netherby Estate, Longtown

TRADER OF THE WEEK It's a magical fairy trail at Netherby Estate

The extension is going ahead as planned at the club.

Boxing club is raising money to fund new gym equipment for rising clientelle

talking point

Readers share views on chain hotel coming to Lake District town

talking point Readers share views on chain hotel coming to Lake District town

The Great Cumbrian Run

Race organisers team up with Great Cumbrian Run

Last year's event, which was a success.

Community centre to host summer open day

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Farming

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Partner and head of agriculture Andrew Robinson

Sponsored Proud to fly the flag!

Sheep judging at Gilsland Show.....Picture Paul Norris.

Gilsland Show returns

The padlocks are on a farm gate in Capel Uchaf. Photo: NWP Rural Crime Team / Facebook

The cost of rural crime on farming

Ring 3 The David Thomlinson Ring Plaque

Tribute paid to inspirational auctioneer

Mark Johnson Managing Director H&H Land & Estates: 1 August 2022
STUART WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY
Copyright Stuart Walker Photography 2022

MD appointed for H&H Land & Estates

nostalgia

Anne Laird, chairman, and Julie Bendle, secretary, pictured with Joe Harris at a celebration event held at Brackenburgh, Calthwaite to mark the 50th anniversary of the YFC movement in Cumbria in July 1989.

nostalgia These nostalgic photos capture life in Cumbria in the 1980s

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National News

Geraldine McGahey

Northern Ireland age discrimination laws ‘must be urgently strengthened’

People exercise in the gym at Clissold Leisure Centre, north London (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

People ‘still travelling less and exercising more than before Covid’

Truss hits back at ‘declinist talk’ of Tory rivals

Water runs from tap

Six ways to save water at home as drought fears continue

Woman lays flowers near scene of blast

Neighbours tell of sickening smell of gas in days before fatal explosion

New toilets at Bristol Temple Meads

Forgotten railway station toilets reopened to ‘alleviate pressure’

Ryan Giggs court case

‘Red flags’ seen in Ryan Giggs’ behaviour, trial told

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