Archive - Saturday, 20 April 2019

News & Star archives: Easter in the 60s, 70s and 80s
This weekend is Easter, to celebrate we've taken a look in our archives at all things Easter related.
Speedy Keswick athlete breaks Loughrigg record
On a glorious evening, many Keswick AC runners gathered for the short Loughrigg Fell race - which is part of the club’s fell championships this year.
Teenage Cumbrian squash star Adam Goad set to compete at the European Team Championships
Rising teenage Cumbrian squash star Adam Goad is set to represent England at the European Team Championships in the Netherlands next month.
Man charged with attempted murder after trouble in the DHL depot at the Pirelli factory
A 20-year-old man from Carlisle has been charged with attempted murder.
New tattoo parlour for Carlisle
PLANNERS have given the green light to proposals to bring a new tattoo parlour to the Carlisle city centre.
Firefighters tackle large farm fire near Wigton
Firefighters spent three hours tackling a fire at a farm near Wigton.
‘Protesters’ voices need to be heard’ cries Cumbrian activist
A LEADING climate change campaigner hopes disruptive protests will make the Government realise that action to tackle the crisis is needed.
Carlisle Utd boss says it was a "risk worth taking" to start Jamie Devitt as midfielder faces new injury lay-off
Boss Steven Pressley insisted it was a “risk worth taking” to play Jamie Devitt yesterday even though the Carlisle midfielder limped off in the second half.
Carlisle mum with brain tumour told she has just months to live - and locals can help give her a dream wedding
A young mum living with an incurable brain tumour has now been told she has just months to live.
Driver cut free from car near Carlisle
Firefighters were called to a crash involving a car and a lorry near Carlisle.
Readers' choice: The best garages/mechanics in north and west Cumbria
THERE are lots of great mechanics and garages across Cumbria.
Netherhall under-13 girls rugby team enjoy opening festivals
Netherhall Under-13 girls have been in action over the last two weekends at festivals.
All the action as it happened from the Good Friday Uppies and Downies match
Live coverage of the first match in the Uppies and Downies 2019 series.
Boy, 15, goes missing from Workington
Concerns have been raised for a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing from Workington.
Police probe attempted murder in Carlisle
A 20-year-old Carlisle man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Lincoln boss hits out at "arrogant" ref after defeat to Carlisle Utd
Lincoln boss Danny Cowley was aggrieved at ref Lee Mason after his side's long unbeaten run was ended by Carlisle United.
Family and friends celebrate the life of avid sports fan
Family and friends paid tribute and celebrated the life of a much-loved and well-known football and rugby fan.
Keswick's Educating Rita is a sell out success 40 years on
The new production of Educating Rita at Keswick's Theatre by the Lake has already sold out.
Man dies after crash on A66 in Cumbria
A man has died following a car crash on the A66 in Cumbria.
Cumbrian croquet aiming to make a hit with younger generation
Mention croquet and many think of vicars and landed gentry playing on lawns in front of stately homes, sipping tea and nibbling on cucumber sandwiches.
Dr Robert and The Blow Monkeys head for Carlisle
Once New Romantics had moved on, style was a big factor in the mid-eighties with Bowie, Paul Weller and Duran Duran leading the way.
Carlisle Utd's win against Lincoln could be "huge" for the play-off push, says Steven Pressley
Steven Pressley says Mike Jones’ dramatic winner against leaders Lincoln could be the defining moment in Carlisle’s play-off bid.
Judge's warning to Brampton man following curfew breach
A BRAMPTON man who breached his curfew has been given a stern warning by a judge.
Man who lived in shed for four decades 'might never be capable of living independently'
A MAN who lived in a shed for 40 years might never be capable of living independently, according to the senior investigator in his case.
Molly Pooley
POOLEY Molly Peacefully at the West Cumberland Hospital on Tuesday, 16th April 2019, Molly, of Maryport, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Morris Pooley, much loved mam of Tom, Carol and Ian and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Service in…
David Peile
PEILE David Suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on Sunday, 7th April 2019, surrounded by his loving family, David, aged 61 years, of Beech House, Blencogo, dearly loved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Mark, Michael, Ashley and…
Confusion over missing ball precedes victory in first Uppies and Downies match of the series
Workington's traditional Easter Uppies and Downies series for under way with a hard-fought match last night.

19th April 2019