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David Pattinson was jailed for 50 months.

Betting shop worker was 'scared for her life' during terrifying robbery
A CARLISLE crook robbed a betting shop worker after handing her a chilling note which read: “I know where you live. I have a knife.”

Man who claimed he is 'not a criminal' racks up 200th offence

Man who told police he is 'not a criminal' racks up his 200th crime

Court

Carlisle brothers accused of savage killing of badger using Lurcher dog near city

Court Carlisle brothers accused of savage killing of badger using lurcher dog near city

The proposed new coal mine in Whitehaven

Mayor of Copeland urges Michael Gove's successor to approve coal mine

Haven boss Jonty Gorley

Whitehaven bring in Newcastle half back ahead of Cumbrian derby

Incident took place on June 29

Resident 'threatened by a male with a baseball bat'

Five-year-old Layton Darwood, who died in hospital from serious injuries suffered in collision with tipper truck, in August 2020 Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Driver denies charge after boy, 5, killed when he was hit by tipper truck

Penrith Cricket Club suffers act of mindless vandalism

Three youths arrested for burglary and criminal damage to sports club

Boris Johnson (left) has stepped down as PM after months of turmoil. County council leader Stewart Young (top right) and Carlisle MP John Stevenson (bottom right) have given their reaction

'Farce' - Cumbrian politicians react as Boris Johnson resigns

Spike in animal cruelty during summer months across Cumbria

Award winners celebrate their win

Cumbria Tourism awards: Businesses from across the county win big

Big name supermarket set to close in central Carlisle

Big name supermarket set to close in central Carlisle

Councillor Ray Gill has raised concerns over the level of service provided by GP surgeries in Whitehaven

Concerns over lack of GP appointments - and calls for investigation by health committee

Gemma Dinsdale, Iain Thomason and Edwin Dinsdale delivering their petition to Copeland Council last week

Clashes and outbursts as councillors select gypsy and traveller site

Live updates as Boris Johnson 'set to resign' as Prime Minister

Live Live updates as Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms he will step down

Ian and Sandra Black at the clean up on Whitby beach

National Lottery winning pair support charity by cleaning up litter on beach

Danny Poland, 20, of Irthington, outside Holyrood Castle

Horticultural dynamo wins prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh award

How the Carlton Cinema could look under the £11 million Maryport regeneration project

Greenlight for redevelopment of Carlton Cinema into cultural hub

A school pupil feeds Dusty with positive thoughts

Dusty the Mood Hoover promotes positive thinking among schoolchildren

'Aggressive' drunk gave police the middle finger after attending engagement party

Court 'Aggressive' drunk gave police the middle finger after attending engagement party

Meet the councillors – your newly elected representatives on Cumberland Council

Meet the councillors – your newly elected representatives on Cumberland Council

Leiland-James Corkill

Report looking at death of Leiland-James Corkill expected soon

A life-saving legacy has been created by family and friends of Jeff Heyes, pictured with his family

Life-saving legacy created by much-loved Jeff's family and friends

The defendant drove at speed on the A66 at Cockermouth after taking cocaine. Picture: Google Maps

COURT Three-year ban for drug-driver who took cocaine then drove at speed on main road

Virtual tour launched for Whitehaven's new digital and gaming hub

Virtual tour launched for Whitehaven's new digital and gaming hub

Penrith Cricket Club suffers act of mindless vandalism

Sports club 'devastated' after mindless vandalism and suspected burglary

Peyton with her mam, Shannon and great great gran, Joyce

'Birthdays are a nightmare' - Meet the Cumbrian family of five generations

Councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes has said cycling and walking plans for Workington

Cycling and walking plan hailed as 'blueprint' for more Cumbrian towns

Alex is very proud of what she has achieved with her business.

Carlisle beautician makes the final of major awards for the second time

Small Modular Reactor plans

Politicians back Rolls-Royce SMR’s role in helping achieve energy security plan

OUTBOUND: A selection of photos from one groups experience in Tanzania

"It was the best decision of my life" - Cumbrian charity seeking more recruits

PCC Peter McCall

PCC, Peter McCall, welcomes website security check initiative

Carlisle ranked as fourth worst city for senior citizens to find love

Cumbrian city ranked as one of the worst for senior citizens to find love

Christ Church in Cockermouth could be set for alterations modernising the building into a flexible activities space

Plans lodged for alterations to town church

West Lakes Academy students raised £621 for Macmillan

Students convert reward points into funds for charity

Police Cameras are out in Cumbria

Traffic Report Cumbria Police camera locations and traffic round up

Carlisle Castle will be open free of charge to refugees

Free entry for refugees on all English Heritage sites

Atlas works, located in Denton Holme, Carlisle

There's something for everyone at the Atlas Works

Glassonbury Festival

Glassonbury Festival a huge success for the people of west Cumbria

Flimby Children's Carnival

Residents turn out over the weekend to enjoy children's carnival

Adam Gould, head of customer service at Castles & Coasts Housing Association

Housing association residents to benefit from charitable fund

Mark Jenkinson MP

Red Wall Tory 'incredibly sad' as Boris Johnson set to resign

Councillor Chris Whiteside (left) and Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right)

North West Tory chairman: Chris Pincher scandal 'straw that broke camel's back'

Sport

Haven boss Jonty Gorley

Whitehaven bring in Newcastle half back ahead of Cumbrian derby
Whitehaven have completed the loan signing of Newcastle Thunder half back Dan Coates.

MATCH REPORT

Slack and Glendinning leave the field after securing victory for Cumbria. Picture: Lesley Cairns

MATCH REPORT Spinner Siddall takes 11 wickets to secure win for Cumbria

PREMIUM

Jamie Devitt in action at Kendal (photos: Barbara Abbott / Ben Holmes)

PREMIUM What did we learn from Carlisle United's latest friendly victory?

Kristian Dennis gets one of United's nine goals (photos: Ben Holmes / Barbara Abbott)

Coach praises Carlisle United's 'intensity' in 9-0 win

Reece James (photo: Barbara Abbott)

Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United loan man makes League One move

Omari Patrick, left; Sam Fishburn, top right, Taylor Charters, bottom right (photos: Barbara Abbott/Richard Parkes)

'It's a laughable one' - Blues coach on striker rumours and player absentees

Ben Barcley, left; Jamie Devitt and Nic Bollado, top right; Greg Abbott and Gavin Skelton, bottom right (photos: Barbara Abbott / Ben Holmes)

In pictures: Devitt treble and Blues' nine-goal pre-season rout

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National Sport

Tadej Pogacar takes yellow jersey after peloton denies Wout Van Aert victory

St Andrews could be too easy for Open contenders, claims Jordan Spieth

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez

It is an unbelievable place to be – Joe Gomez commits to Liverpool

Ons Jabeur beat Tatjana Maria to secure a first grand-slam final

Ons Jabeur reaches Wimbledon final by ending close friend Tatjana Maria’s run

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Eleven – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Rafael Nadal takes to Wimbledon practice courts amid doubts over his fitness

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Hannah McMillan set for Solfest 2022.

Winner of young musicians' competition set for Solfest stage

BBC Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character as Aaron Thiara joins cast. (PA)

Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character promising 'shocking' scenes

SOUNDS: Of Simon and Garfunkel coming to Carlisle.

Show coming to Carlisle will be like a bridge over troubled water

Jacques as Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Cumbria lad Jacques to crack on with Casa Amor girls on Love Island tonight

Harbour Fest 2022

Crowds gather to enjoy first ever Harbour Fest at town's marina

The film crew made their own Pike for the production of the documentary-in homage to the failed film.

Film-makers to make a documentary on the 'Jaws that never was'

STAR: Tom Cruise was spotted parachuting out of a helicopter as he filmed scenes for his upcoming film in the Lake District. Pictures: SWNS

Lights, camera, action in the Lake District

New release from J.J. Levy

Cumbrian author releases 'contemporary romance tale' about life's big decisions

EXCITING: Events that will keep you indoors as it's forecasted for rain.

Dust off the dancing shoes - ten things to do in Carlisle this week

ARTISTS: Teens to compete for a spot on the stage at upcoming Solfest.

Teenage musicians to compete for an exclusive spot at Solfest Music Festival

Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules. (PA)

It will be easier to get a free TV licence under new rules - how to apply

Steve Carell to star on tonight’s CBeebies Bed Time Stories (PA)

Steve Carell to star on tonight’s CBeebies Bed Time Stories

Business

Big name supermarket set to close in central Carlisle

Big name supermarket set to close in central Carlisle

Alex is very proud of what she has achieved with her business.

Carlisle beautician makes the final of major awards for the second time

Atlas works, located in Denton Holme, Carlisle

There's something for everyone at the Atlas Works

Community engagement events continue to help develop border town's economy

Community engagement events continue to help develop border town's economy

Booths supermarket Keswick

Food and drink retailer Booths crowned Cheddar Retailer of the Year

Carlisle Railway Station. A train to London pulls in.

MP disappointed that Carlisle will not become a railway company's headquarters

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Farming

Three-year-old Adam Swainston and six-year-old brother Jack, from Thurstonfield, enjoying an icecream at the Skelton Horticultural and Agricultural Society Annual Show, Saturday 20 August 2005 LOUISE PORTER.

Skelton Show cancelled for 2022 due to heavy rainfall

Skelton Show cancelled

Skelton Show Chairman 'gutted' at 2022 Cancellation

APPOINTED: Craig Norman

Cumbrian Farmer, Craig Norman, Appointed as Non-Executive Director of H&H Group

TRANSFORMATION: Jim Beary and cattle at Gaythorne Hall Farm

Farming grants programme takes-off

QUEST: Eleanor Kingston, LDNPA

You take the high road!

Claire Renton, Jo Lappin, Prof Wayne Powell, and Professor Richard Dewhurst, project lead, toasting launch

£21m Digital Dairy Chain launched

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National News

Another heatwave predicted for UK in the coming days

Models of elderly people on coins

Watchdog: About 237,000 state pensioners underpaid by total of £1.46bn

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Boris Johnson and Volodymyr Zelensky

PM hails Zelensky as ‘hero’ in call to Ukrainian leader after resignation speech

Boris Johnson resignation

Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader with blast at ‘eccentric’ push to oust him

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