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Land secured to build 50 new homes in Carlisle

Land secured to build 50 new homes in Carlisle
50 new homes will be built in Carlisle.

Blackburn will send their Under-23 team to Borough Park (photo: PA)

Workington Reds to face young side from Championship club in pre-season

Trouble: The defendant attacked a woman bouncer outside Chasers bar in Workington, the court heard. (Image courtesy of Google Maps).

Drunk man who attacked woman bouncer is spared jail

The former Griffin Inn pub on Main Street, Frizington could be demolished

Former pub could be demolished to make way for petrol station

Application: Cumbria Police regularly apply to the courts for domestic violence protection orders, often after police compile files of evidence.

Court hands out 28-day contact ban to protect woman

Laura Castle to be sentenced for murder of Leiland-James Corkill today

Laura Castle to be sentenced for murder of Leiland-James Corkill today

Sentence: The defendant changed his plea to guilty.

Guilty of assaulting woman - but house burning allegation dismissed

HOSSIN ON: Gary out running at the weekend PIC: Elwyn L Evans

'150,000 reasons to keep going' - Marathon man gives latest diary update

Hearing: The defendant appeared before magistrates in Workington.

Car journey leads to £50 fine

Councillor David Moore, Copeland Counci's nuclear portfolio holder and campaigner for development at Moorside

Crunch time for nuclear fusion bid following Westminster talks

CAMPING: Holiday in a unique way at the La'al Ratty

Fancy a nights stay in the newly restored camping coaches at the La'al Ratty?

SWAP: Clothes swap running at Botcherby Community Centre on Saturday (May 28).

YOUR MONEY MATTERS Cost of living - Cumbria's clothes swap

STRUGGLE: The barriers at Corby Weir. Picture: NWFishEA/Twitter

Agency to ensure fish can move freely through weir in reaction to campaign

Cumbria is set to be split into two new council areas: Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness

Preparations underway for the future of children's services in Cumbria

Mental Health Matters campaign.

Mental health matters - Third video from West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership

Perverted: Manning showed no emotion as he was sentenced. Six of his victims were in court to see justice being done.

Updated: Perverted health worker assaulted nine men and secretly filmed others

TRIBUTE: Floral displays left at the site of crash.

Flimby Crash: Police appeal for female driver who told witnesses to call police

INCIDENT: Took place near West Walls car park on May 18

Man arrested in connection with city centre rape

Directors answered questions from fans at Brunton Park (image: Carlisle United YouTube)

Carlisle United fans' forum - as it happened!

FUN: The SeaFest at St Bees is one of many family events held on the west coast

You select the best things to do on a Saturday

Specialist team brought from outside of county to help with investigations into housefire

Specialist team brought from outside of county to help with investigations into housefire

Tributes paid to councillor who died 'suddenly and unexpectedly'

CUMBRIA: David Gibson

An Expert View on Cumbria’s Employment Challenges

Suspicion: The judge said the defendant's decision to hide his phone from police was cause for suspicion.

Sex offender hid phone from the police

Pete Baines (right, at the front)

Mountain rescuer dies after 40 years of saving lives

New face is welcomed by regional business group

How the Woodhouse Colliery coal mine could look

Friends of the Earth: "evidence for rejecting coal mine is overwhelming"

Target: Sainsbury's, Penrith, one of two supermarkets targeted by the defendant and his accomplice. (Image courtesy of Google Maps).

Thief stole booze worth more than £700 from two supermarkets

Man to climb the height of Everest five times to raise money for charity

Man to climb the height of Everest five times to raise money for charity

Illegal: Cocaine is an illegal Class A drug.

Fine handed out for cocaine possession

FESTIVAL: Thousands show up and party at Barrow Pitch Up Music Festival

Community dance the night away at Barrow festival

Hearing: Carlisle's Rickergate court.

Carlisle Crown Court judge to sentence Carlisle booze thief

Fail: the defendant failed a roadside test after two illegal drugs were found in his system

Ban and suspended jail for drug driver

Deputy leader of the new Cumberland Council Lisa Brown and Conservative Carlisle MP John Stevenson

Is a mayor the next step for Cumbria? - opinions are divided

Inquiry into rural mental health continues

Appeal launched to find Labrador who went missing after fatal fire in Distington

Appeal launched to find Labrador who went missing after fatal fire in Distington

Carlisle Railway Station

Event will aim to promote rail travel to support businesses in the city

AWARD: Lucy was accompanied by her husband Neil at the Fine Art Trade Guild Awards this month

Gallery owner wins third consecutive award at prestigious industry ceremony

SUCCESS: Winners pose at North West Family Business Awards

County’s family firms shine at awards

PROPERTY: The cottage set in a stunning Lake District location

Five bedroomed detached cottage for sale in the heart of the Lake District

CHAIR: Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall hosted the conference

Organisations come together to tackle the impact of drugs in the county

Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness in the North West

Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness in the North West

Left to right: Malcolm Bell, Ann Bell, Irene Armstrong, Dot Armstrong, Norman Armstrong

Older walkers complete Hadrian's Wall walk after starting last year

Sport

Dean Henderson, centre right, has been linked with a move to Newcastle (photo: PA)

Carlisle United owner: how Henderson staying at Man Utd could benefit Blues more
A Carlisle United owner says it would be more lucrative for the Blues if Dean Henderson got back in the Manchester United team rather than being sold.

Blackburn will send their Under-23 team to Borough Park (photo: PA)

Workington Reds to face young side from Championship club in pre-season

Annan Athletic boss Peter Murphy (photo: PA)

Murphy's Annan prepare for cup draw

Stan Bowles at Brunton Park

Fundraising target reached for permanent tribute to ex-Carlisle United star

Directors answered questions from fans at Brunton Park (image: Carlisle United YouTube)

Carlisle United fans' forum - as it happened!

United's main shirt sponsor for 2022/23 is Bimson Haulage (photo: Amy Nixon)

Carlisle United give update on launch of new kit for 2022/23 season

Gavin Reilly (photo: Barbara Abbott)

Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United striker makes move in Scotland

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National Sport

Mohamed Elneny joined Arsenal in 2016

Mohamed Elneny signs Arsenal contract extension

Dom Sibley can show he is England's 'best opener' when he faces New Zealand this week, according to Warwickshire team-mate Michael Burgess

Dom Sibley can show he is England’s ‘best opener’ says team-mate Michael Burgess

A closer look at new Chelsea controlling owner Todd Boehly

Ajax’s Sven Botman

Football rumours: Newcastle chase Jack Harrison and Sven Botman

Chelsea v Watford – Premier League – Stamford Bridge

Todd Boehly on the verge of officially completing Chelsea takeover

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AWARD: Lucy was accompanied by her husband Neil at the Fine Art Trade Guild Awards this month

Gallery owner wins third consecutive award at prestigious industry ceremony

REVEAL: The big reveal of the return of The Boof

The mighty lineup set to perform at Whitehaven festival

Love Island 2022 start date: ITV confirm new series will begin in weeks. (PA)

Love Island 2022 just weeks away as ITV confirms start date for new series

Weekend of entertainment at Keswick Mountain Festival 2022

Weekend of entertainment at Keswick Mountain Festival 2022

TRIBUTE: Mercury will perform at the Sands Centre in June

Grab somebody to love as award-winning tribute act comes to city venue

Ash Palmisciano's mum dies as ITV Emmerdale co-stars rush to support him. (PA)

Emmerdale star shares heartbreaking family news as co-stars rush to support him

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now (Canva)

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now

ART: “Bluebell Bank” by Hazel Jefferson will feature in the exhibition.

Dates for art exhibition's tenth anniversary event announced

Two senior royals are set to become actors in a special Jubilee episode of EastEnders (PA)

Two senior royals set to become actors in special Jubilee episode of EastEnders

EVENTS: All across Carlisle over the week.

Carlisle's set for laughs, good music and evocative stories this week

PERFORM: N-DUBZ wowed Whitehaven crowds in 2010

As N-Dubz reunite, we look back at their iconic 2010 Whitehaven performance

PHOTOGRAPHY: The University of Cumbria

University to host 'Avenues' Photography Degree Show featuring students work

Business

Land secured to build 50 new homes in Carlisle

Land secured to build 50 new homes in Carlisle

Ewen Alcorn

New face is welcomed by regional business group

Carlisle Railway Station

Event will aim to promote rail travel to support businesses in the city

SUCCESS: Winners pose at North West Family Business Awards

County’s family firms shine at awards

WINNERS: The Clark Door team (Left to right: David Parsons, Phil Cowing, Antonette Cullen, Andrew Ashley, Richard Nugent, Josh Thompson). Picture: Martene Rourke and Victoria Sedgwick

City-based business declared 'Best Manufacturer' at industry awards ceremony

INCIDENT: Took place on Front Street, Brampton.

Man taken to hospital after workplace injury

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Farming

LAKES farmer film: Lois Mansfield

Feel good factor film for Lakes farmers

JUBILEE: David and Helen Brass

Producers join in Jubilee tree planting by Lakes Free Range Egg Company

NEW RABI appointment: Lauren Codling

New face at RABI North West

Irthing Valley Elderflower & Ella - 7000gns

Spectacular Spring sheep sales in Carlisle

BIRTHDAY celebrations: Olive Clark celebrates her 100th with young farmers movement

'Trailblazer' Olive Clark celebrates her 100th

RSPCA: Found five German Shepherd puppies who were infested with worms

Neglected dogs packed into cattle trailer at Appleby Horse Fair

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National News

Queen is a ‘girl in pearls’ with a difference for new Country Life frontispiece

Petrol prices exceed £1.70 per litre for first time

Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James: I’m scared to fall asleep

North Korea ‘fires suspected ICBM and two other missiles into sea’

A building ruined by shelling

Russian shelling ‘kills six civilians’ in Donbas region

Relatives hug outside school

Biden demands gun control after 19 children killed in US school shooting

Ocado delivery vans

Ocado slashes retail outlook as customers cut back on spending

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