A UNIQUE educational programme which mentors and inspires secondary school children culminated in an aspirational tour of the metropolitan centre of the north. Pupils from across West Cumbria participated in this year’s ICanToo programme run by
CUMBRIANS were out in numbers capturing some of the fantastic contrasting colours that this time of year brings to the sights of the county. Fortunately, they've shared the incredible pictures with our News & Star Camera Club for all to see.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue have helped to rescue an elderly man who was injured in the Lake District. The incident occurred on Red Screes at 12:49pm on Saturday, May 15. READ MORE: Red Screes camper whose rescue led to man's serious injuries
THE iconic Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the Lake District has officially unveiled new luxury steam train carriages. A special ceremony was held today to mark the occasion. The three new carriages; Joan, Ruth, and the 1st Class Saloon are set
A council is playing its part in the lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons next month. This is the first special event celebrating the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. Carlisle City Council’s Discover Carlisle team has worked in
FOLLOWING the controversial discovery of two 'rare' trees on a site set for 80 new homes, the developer has pledged a commitment to retain one of them, whilst looking to re-purpose the other. The discovery of the rare cut-leafed hornbeams, which
A COMMUNITY funding pot is available for those looking to help support and deliver the yearlong Hadrian's Wall 1900 Festival. Thanks to the grant awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, community grants are open to anyone to apply for funding
A MARYPORT man was forced to move out of his home after local people discovered he had been viewing child abuse images. Michael Morrison, 48, told police that he had only described some of the images he downloaded as “nice” because he wanted to
A two-bedroom terraced house on Orfeur Street has just hit the market. The bay-fronted home, situated just off Carlisle's Myddleton Street, has been listed with an asking price of £175,000. The property, listed by Hunters, boasts a culmination
A UKRAINIAN woman who was forced to flee her home due to the Russian invasion has set up an online fundraising page so she can start working again. Yuliia Kutsaieva and her husband now live with sponsor Susan Dowie in Greystoke. Yuliia worked as
CARLISLE has been identified as one of the best cities for graduates to live in. With graduation season in full swing due to a backlog of cancelled ceremonies, 'graduate jobs 2022' searches have risen +2,300 per cent over the past 12 months as
ELECTRICITY North West have confirmed that there is a live power cut in a number of areas of Carlisle. The company were alerted to the power cut at 10:31am this morning (Tuesday, May 17). It is thought that the power outage is affecting the
By Nick Seddon Apprentice jockey Laura Pearson is hopeful of a productive summer in the saddle, as she edged closer to riding out her claim when striking with a well-timed ride on the Chris Kellett-trained Darbucks (11-2) in division two of the
In our latest season review feature, we take a closer look at Carlisle United’s 2021/22 campaign in numerical form... 0 – The number of league games in which the Blues scored three goals. 0 – The number of Blues players who had a double-figure
One of Carlisle United's new League Two opponents in the 2022/23 have appointed a new manager. AFC Wimbledon, who were relegated from the third tier last season, have confirmed ex-Charlton Athletic man Johnnie Jackson as their new boss. He
While yellow weather warning has been issued across the UK amid thunderstorms and heavy rain the Met Office has shared an update on when Brits can expect the hot weather to return. Meteorologists have predicted when the warm weather will return
If you enjoy going on a ‘Bargain Hunt’ here's where you should be heading as the best places for antique shopping in the UK have been revealed. A study, conducted by selling site For-sale.co.uk, analysed five-star-rated antique shopping venues
The prestigious Good Spa Guide has announced its finalists for the 2022 awards, with two Cumbria spas making the list. The awards are broken down into several categories: Best Spa Day, Best Hotel Spa, Best Health Club, Best Spa for Wellness, Best
A BARROW man who threw cocaine worth almost £3,000 from his car as he fled from the police has been jailed. Jack Woolcock, 30, was caught after police stopped his Audi car in the town on November 9 of last year. Officers told him that he would
A LEADING law firm throughout the north-west has been ranked the third best legal adviser for merger and acquisitions (M&A). Napthens, which has an office in Kendal, have earned the ranking for their work in 2022's Quarter 1, according to a
CRIMINALLY exploited children are among more than 80 suspected victims of modern slavery identified in Cumbria in just over five years, we can reveal. Stark new statistics suggest Cumbria is on track to record its highest ever number of slavery
PLANS linked to a project that aims to make Cleator Moor a better-connected town can be revealed today. Working with Copeland Borough Council, the Cleator Moor Town Deal Board secured an offer of £22.5 million from the Government’s £3.6 billion
POLICE are underway in their drive to make Cumbria a 'safer place to live' as there weapon surrender continues. The firearm amnesty begun as of May 12, running to May 29, meaning Cumbrians could hand over weapons anonymously and not face prosecution
SLAVERY in the modern world can be so subtle it is almost invisible. Its victims are often among the most powerless in our society - some of them vulnerable and isolated because they understand little English; at times fearful because they have
A popular village pub has been handed a new four out of five food hygiene rating. The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0, with 5 meaning standards are very good and 0 requesting urgent improvement. The Duke of Cumberland, at the Duke
A MOTORIST seen breaking the speed limit on the A69 near Brampton had cocaine worth more than £1,000 hidden in his underwear. It was the second time 27-year-old Lewis Tarrant had become implicated in the drugs trade, though this time he was pressurised
FANS of one of Ireland’s finest musical exports are set to enjoy a show celebrating the songs of the country’s favourite sons. Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners will arrive at Carlisle’s Sands Centre on Sunday, May 22. Following
A KESWICK businesswoman is attempting to raise funds to help convert the building she rents into a community hub. Chinty Turnbull owns Chinty’s Café on St John’s Street. She is worried that local people are being priced out of buying property in
Paul Simpson says he wants as many new signings in place as possible before Carlisle United return for pre-season training. The Blues boss is setting about the task of rebuilding his squad at Brunton Park after the end of the 2021/22 season.
CALVERT Hazel Peacefully on Wednesday 11th of May, aged 69. Loving wife of Peter, cherished mam of Stephen and Alan, mother-in-law to Sandra, adored nana of Emma, Sarah, late Mark, Ella, Sol and Lily. Also a great-nana and a great friend to many. Funeral
LYTOLLIS Steven On 8th May aged 50. Beloved son of Carol. Dearly loved brother, cousin, uncle, nephew and treasured friend who will be deeply missed. Funeral to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on 25th May at 2.20pm.
