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Mortified: Kyle Salt was mortified by his reckless behaviour, the court heard.

'Extraordinary' bravery and skill of M6 police officer who stopped danger driver
A SOUTH Cumbrian man involved in a dangerous high-speed police chase as a driver sped the wrong way along the M6 has been spared from an immediate jail term.

'One in a million'- Family pay tribute to man who died in fatal Flimby crash

'One in a million'- Family pay tribute to man who died in fatal Flimby crash

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Councillor Gareth Ellis gave details on the council tax rebate at full council earlier this month

YOUR MONEY MATTERS Here's when Carlisle residents will get £150 tax rebate - and how to get other support

Coroners court at Cockermouth

Heartbroken parents pay tribute to 'gift from God' baby who died in tragic accident

RATED: The establishment has been told that major improvement is necessary in its food safety management

'Major improvement necessary' as hotel receives 1 out of 5 food hygiene rating

APPOINTMENT: Chris was accompanied by his daugher, Amelia-Lily, during the ceremony

New mayor honoured to wear mayoral chains made by late father

Rare birds return to nature reserve

Rare birds return to nature reserve

Sentence: The defendant is facing a possible jail sentence when he returns to Carlisle Crown Court next month.

Jail warning to man who committed two child sex offences

Reports of lorry fire as major road is closed both ways

Reports of lorry fire as major road is closed both ways

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

WW2: The 9th Battalion the Border Regiment' Burma 1945.

'The White Gurkhas' - Cumbrians who fought in Burma during WW2

Dog abandoned with broken leg is looking for his forever home

Dog abandoned with broken leg is looking for his forever home

Abuse: Andrew Fairley was able to organise karting trips for children despite being a paedophile.

Karting pervert worked with children despite child sex conviction

Firefighters extinguish early-morning shed fire

Firefighters extinguish early-morning shed fire

Schoolboy boxer to be assessed by England coaches

Major rail company cancels vital services calling at Cumbria

Major rail company cancels vital services calling at Cumbria

GNAAS: Botcherby shining green for the service. Credit: Stuart Walker.

City lit up in green to celebrate 20 years of air ambulance service

Ukrainian refugee's doing 'wheely well' in county after generous donation of bikes

Ukrainian refugees doing 'wheely well' in county after donation of bikes

MISS: The NCIC have failed to meet Government targets since October

Health Trust failing to meet new Government cancer waiting time

Test: The defendant was over the limit, magistrates were told.

Jail for drink driver who caused an accident

HISTORY: Carlisle Castle

Cumbria marks the Platinum Jubilee in style

Land adjacent to the Irving's Coaches Depot could be set for a three storey apartment block

Plans lodged to build apartment block in Carlisle

Councillor Alan Daniels (left) receives the chain of office from outgoing mayor Malcolm Grainger

Allerdale Borough Council elects its last ever mayor

WELCOME: Chipo and Chenai Bellcare's newest recruits

Home-care provider 'absolutely delighted' to welcome two new recruits - from 7,000 miles away

Warning: Magistrates warned the defendant he may be jailed if he becomes drunk and disorderly again.

Cannabis smoking youths blamed for drunk man's rowdy behaviour

One more coronavirus death recorded in city, over last 24 hours

One more coronavirus death recorded in city, over last 24 hours

RETURN: Following in the giant footsteps of Barrow BID’s hugely popular Dinosaur Day in 2020, the Jurassic beasts will be returning for one day only on Saturday, May 21

Europe's biggest T-Rex is coming to Barrow this weekend

Woodturners hand wig stands over to cancer patients who need them

Woodturners hand wig stands over to cancer patients who need them

PHOTOGRAPHY: The University of Cumbria

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

The Civic Centre, home of Carlisle City Council

How funds from housebuilders benefit the community

Bright-spark from Cumbria makes it to one of the best universities in the world

Bright-spark from Cumbria offered place at one of the best universities in the world

PLANS: The vision for the Cumbrian coal mine

Petition to stop plans for new Cumbrian coal mine is close to hitting target

AWARENESS: Wigton pupils created the art which is presented at Wigton Coop to promote Mental Health Awareness Week

Pupils create art to promote mental health awareness

Emergency road closure of over 20 days announced

Emergency road closure of over 20 days announced

Environment Agency scrutinised by Penrith MP on sewage pollution

ACCLAIMED: Jack Lukeman will support Sting and perform a headline show at the 3Arena in Dublin this year

Critically acclaimed Irish artist to perform in town during busy year

EXPERT: Ian Stacey enthuastic about new role.

New role created at building society hopes to 'improve customer service'

HEALTHY: Wilf Whittle alongside Longtown Primary School students.

Primary school celebrates National Vegetarian Week

REAPPOINTED: John Stevenson has chaired the group for 12 years

City MP continues role as Parliamentary Food and Drink Group chairperson

COLLABORATION: Ryan Bound MD of RB Electrical (left) and Lee Grears, CEO for Responsive (right).

SMEs show how collaboration can pay off

SPRING: Netherby Hall, near Longtown, which is holding a Spring Fair on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.

Spring fair to be held at historic mansion

CARBON: Delkia Egremont team plant trees to help their net zero goal

Systems Integrator Delkia plant Alder trees to offset carbon emissions

Sport

Bolton's Kyle Dempsey, left, and Morecambe's Cole Stockton, right (photos: PA)

Carlisle United announce friendlies against League One sides
Carlisle United will take on League One clubs Bolton Wanderers and Morecambe in pre-season friendlies.

Neil Wood has taken charge at the Peninsula Stadium (photo: PA)

League Two: Manchester United man appointed boss of Carlisle United rivals

Kelvin Mellor (photo: Richard Parkes)

Released Carlisle United defender joins League Two rivals

Eddie Howe's Newcastle have been strongly linked with Dean Henderson (photos: PA)

Newcastle boss responds to reports on move for Cumbrian star Henderson

PREMIUM

Trevor Swinburne pictured during his Carlisle career from 1977-83

PREMIUM LISTEN: 'The referee said, 'Give me the ball, keeper - it's over'

Owen Moxon has joined Carlisle after five years with Annan (photo: Stuart Walker)

WATCH: New Carlisle United signing Owen Moxon in goalscoring action

PREMIUM

Trevor Swinburne today, left, and with United, bottom right, helped the Blues to promotion in 1982, top right

PREMIUM Trevor Swinburne on Carlisle United's 1981/2 promotion: 'We had class and quality...'

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National Sport

George Russell wants to see a solution to porpoising

It’s like heading heavy footballs – George Russell calls for porpoising solution

Fences are not the answer to stopping pitch invasions, the UK's football policing lead has said

Football scrambles for answers as fan disorder continues

Harry Kane has been feeling unwell and will be assessed of Sunday's trip to Norwich

Antonio Conte expects Harry Kane to be fit to face Norwich after illness

Graham Norton Show – London

You can see me – Chelsea fans get glimpse of wrestling star John Cena

Jurgen Klopp not even contemplating dramatic triumph in title race

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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

ACCLAIMED: Jack Lukeman will support Sting and perform a headline show at the 3Arena in Dublin this year

Critically acclaimed Irish artist to perform in town during busy year

PICTURES

FIRE: The sky seemed to be ablaze
credit @rfj966 on twitter

PICTURES Photographer captures fiery images of a sunset over the fells

COASTAL: Grace Dent teams up with Ainsley Harriott in the new Channel 4 series

Cumbrian food writer teams up with popular TV chef for new series

MATCHMAKING: Two's Company will arrive in Carlisle in the Autumn

Writer returns to the city after hosting Scottish play with brand new romcom

SUCCESS: Nick receives the award from rock legend Del Bromham.

The thrill isn't gone for blues festival as it scoops up top award

COMMUNITY: David Lush (inset) has the art displayed in the Harraby Community Campus

Art telling people's stories displayed at community campus

PANTOMIME: The Solway Hall

Theatre group announce plans for new December pantomime

ITV Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan opens up on teenage cancer diagnosis. (PA)

Coronation Street star opens up on cancer diagnosis, aged just 19

Netflix considers major change to programming to win back subscribers. (PA)

Netflix considering major change to service to win back subscribers

Business

RATED: The establishment has been told that major improvement is necessary in its food safety management

'Major improvement necessary' as hotel receives 1 out of 5 food hygiene rating

PLANS: The vision for the Cumbrian coal mine

Petition to stop plans for new Cumbrian coal mine is close to hitting target

EXPERT: Ian Stacey enthuastic about new role.

New role created at building society hopes to 'improve customer service'

COLLABORATION: Ryan Bound MD of RB Electrical (left) and Lee Grears, CEO for Responsive (right).

SMEs show how collaboration can pay off

NEW: Ian Stacey will take on the new CIO post at the building society, bringing in his years of experience and expertise

Building society creates new CIO post and appoints finance whizz

Irthing Valley Elderflower & Ella - 7000gns

Spectacular Spring sheep sales in Carlisle

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Farming

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

DEER: Protect deer by simply leaving them be

'Please leave it be' - new campaign launched to help baby deer

WARNING: Risk of fires in the countryside caused by dry weather

NFU Mutual warn people of risk of fires in countryside due to dry weather

INNOVATION: First Milk

Launch event to be held for new £21 million dairy chain project

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National News

Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems

Cop26 – Glasgow

Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship

Union and EU flags

British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands

Boris Johnson visit to Powys

Boris Johnson insists No 10 will not block names from Sue Gray report

The gold Mycenaean-era ring

Ancient gold ring back in Greece after string of adventures

Ricky Morgan CCTV image

Man guilty of attempted murder over ‘Terminator’ machete attack on Tube train

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