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Coal mine decision date pushed back again

West Cumbria coal mine decision date pushed back again
A decision on West Cumbria's proposed new coal mine has been delayed again.

Man arrested as part of rape and kidnap investigation

Man arrested as part of rape and kidnap investigation

Rejuvenation and development set across the city

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

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

Teenager grabbed zombie knife after rowing with his mother

Fans at The Montgomery Waters Stadium - Pic by : Richard Parkes

In pictures: Carlisle United fans at Shrewsbury!

Helen who was born in Carlisle is rumoured to be joining the dance competition lineup

TV presenter Helen Skelton set to join Strictly line-up?

Youths have been gathering in the bandstand at Whitehaven during the summer holidays

Town park hit by vandals - with graffiti scrawled on bandstand

Seven Acres at Parton, Whitehaven. Picture: Google Maps

Man knocks on neighbour's door brandishing a golf club - after row over music volume

The energy price cap is due to rise as high as £4,266. Credit NQ Staff.

Carlisle renters face huge energy price increases this winter

The team at the Chris Moyles show on Radio X take a tour of Whitehaven guided by expert, James.

Hilarious video of Chris Moyles taking a 'tour of Whitehaven' ready for his visit

The shop front for the new takeaway

New Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway opens in Carlisle

Glen has been missing since May 20. This photo was taken a few days prior to him going missing

Friends' and family's desperation as the search for missing man wound down

Man arrested after failing to appear in court for drug possession charge

Man arrested after failing to appear in court for drug possession charge

The Sellafield nuclear site

Sellafield set for £32 million network boost and £2 million in community funding

Drunk man's loutish behaviour at bar included racial slurs

Drunk man's loutish behaviour at bar included racial slurs

Paul Huntington with Carlisle boss Paul Simpson (photo: Amy Nixon)

Carlisle United complete signing of Cumbrian defender Huntington

The defendant fled from police because he panicked, the court heard.

Biker who fled from police had cannabis and a knife

Workington man caught with kitchen knife in town centre accused of affray

CARLISLE CROWN COURT Workington man caught with kitchen knife in town centre accused of affray

School pupils enjoy an evening of fun

Year 6 junior school leavers enjoy fun filled night of music and food

Don Wilson playing for Barrow in the challenge cup final at Wembley in 1957

Family pay tribute to star rugby player who represented Cumbrian team at Wembley

Is there a hosepipe ban in Cumbria? (PA)

Is there a hosepipe ban in Cumbria?

The defendant threatened police officers with two large kitchen knives, but his behaviour was linked to a long-standing head injury, the court heard.

Penrith man with head injury threatened police officers with knives

New figures shed light on Cumbrian monkeypox cases. Picture: PA

Cases of monkeypox confirmed in Cumbria

Knighton, left, tried to buy Man Utd in 1989, before a controversial reign at Carlisle, bottom right. Top right, the Glazer family (photos: PA / News & Star)

Michael Knighton: I'm preparing hostile takeover bid for Manchester United

If energy prices were going to go up that far heating would more than double for the average household in the UK.

'Disastrous' - Energy bills could reach more than £4,000 a year

TRAFFIC ROUNDUP: M6 roadworks and Police speed camera locations

TRAFFIC ROUND-UP M6 roadworks and police speed camera locations

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

Paul, Peter and Norm and their contact Joanna

Garden centre delivers an ambulance to help those in Ukraine

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

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

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

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

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

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

University announces two new senior appointments

'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

Many older people are not returning to work after the pandemic

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

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

Councillors halt plans to replace former dancehall with homes and retail

Ashtray. Picture: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

HEALTH COLUMN How stopping smoking can improve your health and wellbeing

Clockwise from top left: Paolo's, Alexandros, La Mezzaluna

Can't stand the heat? Stay out the kitchen and fetch a Carlisle takeaway

Sport

Fans at The Montgomery Waters Stadium - Pic by : Richard Parkes

In pictures: Carlisle United fans at Shrewsbury!
Check out a bumper fans gallery as 216 Carlisle United supporters made the trip to Shrewsbury Town...

In pictures

Paul Huntington celebrates a goal for Trinity School in their English Schools FA Under 18s Trophy final victory at Brunton Park in 2004 (photo: Jonathan Becker)

In pictures Paul Huntington: from Carlisle junior football to joining the Blues

Sonny Hilton makes a challenge at Shrewsbury (photo: Richard Parkes)

'Decent showing, refereeing dire, must defend better' - Blues fans on cup defeat

Paul Huntington with Carlisle boss Paul Simpson (photo: Amy Nixon)

Carlisle United complete signing of Cumbrian defender Huntington

Don Wilson playing for Barrow in the challenge cup final at Wembley in 1957

Family pay tribute to star rugby player who represented Cumbrian team at Wembley

Paul Simpson on the touchline at Shrewsbury (photos: Richard Parkes)

Simmo blasts 'poorest refereeing performance for some time' in Blues' cup exit

Richard Keogh (photo: PA)

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

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National Sport

Will Smeed becomes first batter to hit ton in Hundred during Birmingham win

Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis

Mikkel Damsgaard

Another classic Brentford signing – Thomas Frank raves about Mikkel Damsgaard

Chelsea defender Malang Sarr joins Ligue 1 side Monaco on season-long loan

Rory McIlroy seeks to put Open heartache behind him in bid for third FedEx Cup

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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

Journalist Tom Speight brings 'Behind the scenary' podcast

Celebrating Cumbrian arts and culture with launch of new podcast

Art in the beautiful Fratry Building.

Carlisle and Cumbria art exhibition opens at cathedral

Local artists will give specialised workshops. Credit: Eden Valley Artistic Network.

New arts festival to be held at Cumberland pencil factory

ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes” (PA)

Fred West Father's Day promotion advert banned

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

Business

Rejuvenation and development set across the city

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

The shop front for the new takeaway

New Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway opens in Carlisle

The Sellafield nuclear site

Sellafield set for £32 million network boost and £2 million in community funding

Paul, Peter and Norm and their contact Joanna

Garden centre delivers an ambulance to help those in Ukraine

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

Cathedral wins prestigious national architecture award

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

University announces two new senior appointments

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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

Satellite images show Crimea airbase damaged after apparent Ukrainian attack

Satellite images show Crimea airbase damaged after apparent Ukrainian attack

British newspapers

What the papers say – August 11

Disney surpasses streaming rival Netflix on total subscribers for first time

A new study has linked vegetarian diets among women to an elevated risk of hip fracture. (PA)

Women who do not eat meat ‘more likely to break hips’ – study

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

Dame Olivia Newton-John and John Easterling

Dame Olivia Newton-John’s husband: Our love transcends our understanding

A woman using a microscope

Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND

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