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Phase 1 of the Sandsfield Park development in Carlisle

Planning and development

Plans for 74 more homes on estate lodged as key traffic tests remain outstanding

Carlisle's Millennium Bridge remains closed

Carlisle's Millennium Bridge remains closed

Cumberland Council

'No decisions' on long term future of city's closed Millennium Bridge

Josh MacAlister at Whitehaven Harbour following a meeting with the boat owner about the proposal.

Josh MacAlister at Whitehaven Harbour following a meeting with the boat owner about the proposal.

'Overwhelmingly positive response' to proposal for new Isle of Man ferry service

An artist's impression of how the new Aldi store will look.

An artist's impression of how the new Aldi store will look.

Residents raise traffic frustrations as new Aldi development leads to road closures

Traffic held after two vehicle collision on the Carlisle southern bypass

Kaytlee and Libby-Mae with Alesha, Adri and Talliyah.

Kaytlee and Libby-Mae with Alesha, Adri and Talliyah.

'They were lovely': TikTok stars visit Keswick café on Lake District trip

Frizington Gospel Hall, pictured in 2009

Frizington Gospel Hall, pictured in 2009

Former church moves closer to becoming new convenience store

Primary school praised for progress and positive changes in Ofsted report

The site of Partfield Park at Drigg before development

The site of Partfield Park at Drigg before development

New Cumbrian coast holiday park applies for licence to sell alcohol

Drug dealer ordered to repay more than £212,000 under proceeds of crime laws

Penrith town centre

Penrith town centre

Tribunal rules on engineer sacked after claiming double time to shop and have lunch

Rapist posing as lottery winner duped woman into city hotel stay with £60,000 offer

Carlisle Magistrates Court

Carlisle Magistrates Court

Carlisle Magistrates Court

Driver who crashed into wall 'wrote off' car causing £19,000 worth of damage

Looking across part of the site from the northern boundary

Looking across part of the site from the northern boundary

Planning and development

Fresh blow for 155-home estate as Environment Agency urges refusal

News

Carlisle United FC

The Blues Notebook ep 7 - Boreham Wood, set-piece issues and Southend United

John Peel’s riding crop and spurs go to auction after 50 years in Lake District pub

Popular Carlisle pub to reopen after major refurbishment

The locomotive in Carlisle

The locomotive in Carlisle

Rail enthusiasts gather to see classic diesel locomotive in Carlisle

Lakeland View on High Hill in Keswick has been refused permission to operate without a live-in manager

Lakeland View on High Hill in Keswick has been refused permission to operate without a live-in manager

Complaints-hit Lake District holiday let refused bid to ditch live-in manager

Autumn flash sale

Autumn flash sale

Readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale

West Lakes Academy

West Lakes Academy

MP backs West Lakes Academy transfer to new trust after Ofsted report

A teddy bear presentation at Celebrations cards and gifts shop, Bank Street, Carlisle, in 1996

A teddy bear presentation at Celebrations cards and gifts shop, Bank Street, Carlisle, in 1996

The bear truth: our love of stuffed animals inspired by a president

Returning First Holy Communion children are photographed with Bishop Paul at the Grotto

Returning First Holy Communion children are photographed with Bishop Paul at the Grotto

Pope honour for devoted church volunteer during St Mary's pilgrimage

Beckermet Nursery

Beckermet Nursery

Nursery manager proud of 'big team effort' after positive first Ofsted inspection

The location of the crash

The location of the crash

Crash blocks A7 in Carlisle city centre causing traffic delays

Cumbrian mobile speed camera van locations revealed for September 9

Stu Skinner with his postbox

Stu Skinner with his postbox

Mental health campaigner to bring 26kg postbox to Wreay UK film premiere

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral

Candle-lighting events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day across Cumbria

A pothole on a public road.

A pothole on a public road.

Local government

Residents urged to report potholes through proper channels rather than social media

Bakery stock image

Bakery stock image

BEST BAKERY 2026

West Cumbrian bakery The Coffee Kitchen makes News & Star competition finals

Peter Rabbit sculptures going to auction

Peter Rabbit sculptures going to auction

How you could take home a piece of Peter Rabbit history this autumn

Amazon are renewing the popular series, The Grand Tour, with one host having ties to Cumbria.

Amazon are renewing the popular series, The Grand Tour, with one host having ties to Cumbria.

Grand Tour host Francis Bourgeois previously celebrated Lake District railway

The fifth hole from the river at Eden Golf Club

The fifth hole from the river at Eden Golf Club

Research finds Cumbria golfers have lost 1,324 days to extreme weather since 2016

The Fillers performing on stage.

The Fillers performing on stage.

Tribute band praised by Brandon Flowers of The Killers to perform in Carlisle

Chris Rigg (Left) and Alan McDonald

Chris Rigg (Left) and Alan McDonald

West Cumbrian music promoter returns with new dance events project

The show continues to fulfil the original aims of the Westmorland County Agricultural Society

The show continues to fulfil the original aims of the Westmorland County Agricultural Society

A brief history of the show

Carlisle road set to close this month

Carlisle road set to close this month

Local government

Carlisle road set to close for works this month

Bell Tower Open Day offers rare look behind the scenes at Carlisle Cathedral

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Woman was subjected to 'obsessive' behaviour by her estranged husband

Carlisle United fans can get five months of News & Star coverage for £5

Bridget Dempsey

Town council take over rotary garden in order to keep area a 'jewel' in the town

Complaints-hit Lake District holiday let refused bid to ditch live-in manager

A 'grim and heartbreaking reality' facing county as virus cases rise

'No decisions' on long term future of city's closed Millennium Bridge

Padel coach on bringing his passion home and new programme

Sport

David Reeves, left, and Mick Wadsworth, right, will share stories from their memorable Blues time at Harraby Catholic Club

Carlisle United FC

Nineties heroes Reeves and Wadsworth to relive Blues glory at Carlisle event

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Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United fans can get five months of News & Star coverage for £5

Carlisle United FC

The Blues Notebook ep 7 - Boreham Wood, set-piece issues and Southend United

Kenton Richardson, left, Callum Whelan, top right and Elliot Embleton, bottom right, are the closest to returning from injury at Brunton Park

Kenton Richardson, left, Callum Whelan, top right and Elliot Embleton, bottom right, are the closest to returning from injury at Brunton Park

Carlisle United FC

Latest on Carlisle United players' bid to return from injury

Hayden Atkinson

Hayden Atkinson

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United youngster Hayden Atkinson joins Darlington on one-month loan deal

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Planning

The site of Partfield Park at Drigg before development

The site of Partfield Park at Drigg before development

New Cumbrian coast holiday park applies for licence to sell alcohol

Lakeland View on High Hill in Keswick has been refused permission to operate without a live-in manager

Lakeland View on High Hill in Keswick has been refused permission to operate without a live-in manager

Complaints-hit Lake District holiday let refused bid to ditch live-in manager

Frizington Gospel Hall, pictured in 2009

Frizington Gospel Hall, pictured in 2009

Former church moves closer to becoming new convenience store

Phase 1 of the Sandsfield Park development in Carlisle

Phase 1 of the Sandsfield Park development in Carlisle

Planning and development

Plans for 74 more homes on estate lodged as key traffic tests remain outstanding

Looking across part of the site from the northern boundary

Looking across part of the site from the northern boundary

Planning and development

Fresh blow for 155-home estate as Environment Agency urges refusal

The Site at Berrier. Source: Google.

The Site at Berrier. Source: Google.

Planning Applications

Plans submitted for 130 holiday lodges near Penrith

Reviews

We were sat overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake as we enjoyed the food

We were sat overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake as we enjoyed the food

I tried afternoon tea at this Lake District hotel - and it was all about the details

I tried a new sport at Carlisle's only padel courts - and loved it

I've found the holy grail of laundry drying: The Lakeland heated airer and it dried a full load for less than 50p

I've found the holy grail of laundry drying: The Lakeland heated airer and it dried a full load for less than 50p

I was dreading autumn laundry – then Lakeland's heated airer changed everything

Andy Turner interacts with an audience member who he has chosen to play a character.

Andy Turner interacts with an audience member who he has chosen to play a character.

I went to see a one-man show and it was a heartfelt acting masterclass

Views of the Lake District fells from the doors of a glamping pod at Braithwaite Village

Views of the Lake District fells from the doors of a glamping pod at Braithwaite Village

I stayed at the Camping and Caravanning Club's 'top' Lake District site

Piri Fresco's full chicken platter in Keswick may give Nando's a run for its money

Piri Fresco's full chicken platter in Keswick may give Nando's a run for its money

I tried Keswick's Piri Fresco and it may be better than Nando's

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Property

Old Brackenlands

Old Brackenlands

Four properties for sale in Wigton for £285,000 or less

Four properties for sale in Penrith for £395,000 or less

Land at Risehow Industrial Estate, Flimby, will be auctioned next week

Land at Risehow Industrial Estate, Flimby, will be auctioned next week

Contaminated 2.54-acre plot of industrial land auctioned for £5,000

The parcel of land at the bottom of Parton Brow

The parcel of land at the bottom of Parton Brow

Parcel of land to go under the hammer near small coastal village

The property is situated near the harbour and the railway station

The property is situated near the harbour and the railway station

Derelict Cumbrian pub with harbour views to go under the hammer for £10,000

The grass verge up for sale in Egremont

The grass verge up for sale in Egremont

‘Freehold grassed verge’ put on market with £5,000 guide price

National Sport

Ben Shelton (right) is congratulated by Carlos Alcaraz (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Ben Shelton (right) is congratulated by Carlos Alcaraz (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

Enzo Maresca offered no insight into clashes between players (Zed Jameson/PA)

Enzo Maresca offered no insight into clashes between players (Zed Jameson/PA)

Enzo Maresca ‘didn’t see nothing’ as players clash in Champions League win

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka pushed all the way by Linda Noskova in thrilling US Open clash

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery hails ‘big step forward’ after Aston Villa triumph at Club Brugge

Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane to the inaugural Women’s Lions Tour to New Zealand.

Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane to the inaugural Women’s Lions Tour to New Zealand.

Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane

Shaunagh Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success less than one year from the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour to New Zealand.

Shaunagh Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success less than one year from the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour to New Zealand.

Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success

Reilly believes the first series will inspire a new generation of rugby stars

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National News

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices surpass 100 dollars a barrel after US strikes on Iranian tankers

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Second day of travel chaos as Nats boss to face Transport Secretary

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Batman mansion in bat survey row hits back at council saying team ‘on the case’

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

Man charged with driving and drug offences after two cyclists killed in crash

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Ed Miliband rejects notion that Israel sanctions put British Jews at risk

Pc Tom Clough (left) and Pc Matthew Blades, who died when a car going in the wrong direction hit a police car on the A66 near Middlesbrough (Cleveland Police/PA)

Pc Tom Clough (left) and Pc Matthew Blades, who died when a car going in the wrong direction hit a police car on the A66 near Middlesbrough (Cleveland Police/PA)

Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash – Police Fed

William and Kate met Norway’s King and Queen during a trip to the country in 2018 (PA Archive)

William and Kate met Norway’s King and Queen during a trip to the country in 2018 (PA Archive)

William to attend funeral of King Harald of Norway

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