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Rejuvenation and development set across the city

'Success attaches to success' and it's looking promising for Carlisle
CARLISLE is well-underway in paving the way for a bright and prosperous future for itself.

The teenager's knife - which he dumped in a front garden - was intimidating, said magistrates.

Teenager grabbed zombie knife after rowing with his mother

The defendant helped herself to a pint at Longtown's Graham Arms Hotel - and then smashed the glass. (Image courtesy of Google Maps).

Drunk woman helped herself to a pint and then smashed the glass

Police found illegal images on two of the defend

Crown court judge to sentence man who distributed child abuse images

The defendant crashed into a tree near this London Road junction with Harraby Gove, the court heard. (Image courtesy of Google Maps).

Drug driver caught after he crashed into a tree

'Michael' cast members - (L-R) Prem Masani, Ethan Shimwell, Bobby Donald and Lucas Hayward - Photography by Marc Brenner

Youngster stars in national production of Billy Elliot the Musical

Carlisle is the setting for Jimi's new music video.

WATCH: Famous Scottish piper films music video in Carlisle for new album

From the top, left to right: Janice, Lesley, Vivienne, Jane, Margaret, Cathy Sue, Mary

Nurses reunite after 50 years to talk about how times have changes

MP visits new £19 million housing development which will create 'better environment' in town

MP visits new £19 million development - and buries time capsule for the future

Councillor Steven Morgan

Councillor raises concerns to NHS chief about Cumbrian surgery closure

The Lion pub at Woodhouse in Whitehaven. Picture: Google Maps

Convicted burglar stole cash from pub - less than 24 hours after court appearance

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Princess Hall has most recently accommodated a second-hand furniture store

Councillors halt plans to replace former dancehall with homes and retail

A hub builidng is also set to be built on the site as a meeting point for its businesses

Latest plans submitted for 'centre of excellence' development

Many older people are not returning to work after the pandemic

'Significant' proportion of people aged 50 or over not in work

Art in the beautiful Fratry Building.

Carlisle and Cumbria art exhibition opens at cathedral

Visitors enter the artisan fete

Hundreds of visitors entertained at artisan fete

Paul, Peter and Norm and their contact Joanna

Garden centre delivers an ambulance to help those in Ukraine

(Left to right) Anna Plazinska, Linda Crook, Sarah Oneil, Joanne Rayson (community champion) Russel Vaughan, Adam Mertza (store manager) Eva Janowicz, Diane Wilson, Mattie McKie, Lina Curley and Ed Renshaw (grocery manager)

Supermarket commits to helping prevent holiday hunger

Mark Swindlehurst (inset) and Amanda Taylor-Beswick (centre) are the new appointments

University announces two new senior appointments

Sellafield team leader urges magistrates to consider cost of living crisis when sentencing drug-driver

Sellafield team leader urges magistrates to consider drug driver's cost of living

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

Carlisle Crown Court Man accused of assault, affray and possession of a hammer in Abbeytown incidents

Police appeal after man is 'sexually assaulted' by another man in a field

Police appeal after male is 'sexually assaulted' by man in a field

United's Corey Whelan protests to the referee (photo: Richard Parkes)

Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United - as it happened!

Royal Mail vans. Credit: PA

Royal Mail staff announce four day strike over August and September - See dates

One lane closed on the M6 northbound due to a crash

Freja with her partner, Henry.

Dance duo head to national awards presented by Strictly Come Dancing star

Remi Lambert has accused fellow Love Island stars Jacques O'Neill and Luca Bish of bullying

Cumbrian rugby star accused of 'bullying' by fellow contestant

Police appeal after two cars have rear windows damaged

Police appeal after man was racially and verbally abusive at restaurant

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?

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

Sport

Morgan Feeney is being assessed after injury at Colchester, left; Ryan Edmondson, far right, went off at Shrewsbury last night (photos: Richard Parkes)

Carlisle United sweating on injuries to key players
Carlisle United are facing an anxious wait to learn the seriousness of the injury that has sidelined Morgan Feeney.

Report

Chey Dunkley converts Shrewsbury's decisive third goal (photos: Richard Parkes)

Report Late Shrewsbury goal sends injury-hit Carlisle United out of League Cup

Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, right, made his PSV Eindhoven first-team debut in their Champions League win over Monaco (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star Branthwaite makes PSV debut in dramatic Champions League win

United's Corey Whelan protests to the referee (photo: Richard Parkes)

Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United - as it happened!

Jamie Devitt, left, and Ryan Bowman could face their former clubs tonight (photos: PA)

Can Carlisle United tame the Shrews in cup? Bookies' verdict

Steve Cotterill (photo: PA)

What Shrewsbury boss said about "big club" Carlisle United ahead of cup 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

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National Sport

Andy Murray serves

Three-time champ Andy Murray bundled out in Montreal as Cameron Norrie wins

Cameron Smith refuses to be drawn on LIV Golf reports

Chris Eubank Jr, right, will fight Conor Benn in London in October

Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn announced for October

Javier Hernandez at a press conference

Manchester United need to get over Sir Alex Ferguson exit – Javier Hernandez

Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle at the National Bank Open in Toronto

Emma Raducanu suffers first-round exit in Toronto

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Carlisle is the setting for Jimi's new music video.

WATCH: Famous Scottish piper films music video in Carlisle for new album

Art in the beautiful Fratry Building.

Carlisle and Cumbria art exhibition opens at cathedral

Freja with her partner, Henry.

Dance duo head to national awards presented by Strictly Come Dancing star

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

Business

Rejuvenation and development set across the city

'Success attaches to success' and it's looking promising for Carlisle

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Paul, Peter and Norm and their contact Joanna

Garden centre delivers an ambulance to help those in Ukraine

(Left to right) Anna Plazinska, Linda Crook, Sarah Oneil, Joanne Rayson (community champion) Russel Vaughan, Adam Mertza (store manager) Eva Janowicz, Diane Wilson, Mattie McKie, Lina Curley and Ed Renshaw (grocery manager)

Supermarket commits to helping prevent holiday hunger

Mark Swindlehurst (inset) and Amanda Taylor-Beswick (centre) are the new appointments

University announces two new senior appointments

talking point

Our readers discussed the green light which was given for the huge university campus project for city centre

talking point The news of the University of Cumbria campus development welcomed by readers

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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
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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

Nadhim Zahawi speaking

Chancellor to hold crisis talks with gas and electricity bosses

Olivia Newton-John death

Cast of Grease The Musical dedicates entire show run to Olivia Newton-John

This photo released Tuesday, August 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Department shows Muhammad Syed, 51, who was taken into custody on Monday in connection with the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, over the last nine months

‘Motive unclear’ as Muslim man charged with deaths of two Muslims in Albuquerque

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – August 10

New Samsung foldables expected to be unveiled

Delta Goodrem at World Music Awards – Kodak Theatre

Dame Olivia Newton-John sent actress ‘beautiful letter’ after cancer diagnosis

Olivia Newton-John death

Dolly Parton sad to have lost ‘my special friend’ Dame Olivia Newton-John

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