Steven Pressley today said Nathan Thomas has “apologised” after refusing to do extra training. The Carlisle United manager said he asked the forward to stay away from the training ground on Friday after the incident. It followed Sheffield United
AN Only Fools And Horses legend said he was happy to make a difference after he surprised an amazing little boy by rocking up at his home. John Challis – best known for playing the role of Boycie in the hit-BBC comedy – spent the afternoon with
Tom Cat, the feline who plays with dogs, drinks beer and is a friend to local fishermen, has been reunited with his grateful owner. Mark Bewley, 59, of Fleming Street, Maryport, spent nine days searching for his beloved pet, the seven-month old
HOW THEY MET: The couple met at a fancy dress party in 2016. Will’s best friend is married to Maeghan’s brother and she introduced them. PROPOSAL: Will proposed in Galway, Ireland, in front of the colourful houses of Quay Street and across from
MOTORISTS are being urged to plan ahead as a section of the M6 closes for roadworks. A full southbound closure will be in place between 9pm tonight (Saturday) and 2am tomorrow morning from junction 40 at Penrith to junction 39 at Shap. Highways
An exceptionally dedicated volunteer for Brampton and Haltwhistle’s community rail group has been recognised for her hard work with a national award. Julie Gibbon, secretary and director of the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership, which works
A PETITION is calling for a referendum that will give the people of Allerdale a voice. Cumbria First, a political party set-up in the county this year, has drawn inspiration from campaigners in Copeland by trying to launch a referendum to give the
SOME parents locked into a bitter dispute over strict discipline at a Carlisle secondary school have vowed to take their fight all the way to Downing Street. Bosses at Richard Rose Central Academy said they will not bow to the demands of parents
You name it, Will Smith has done it. And if he hasn’t, it’s likely going to end up on Will Smith’s Bucket List - a daring Facebook Watch series that’s seen the rapper-turned actor challenge himself to a number of different experiences. Sky diving
A community campaigner has vowed to continue her fight to protect Cockermouth’s green spaces in the aftermath of a “disappointing” planning decision. Gillian Telford, who fought unsuccessfully to stop a 27-home estate being built on the historic
A MAN with an alcohol problem who was already subject to a community order found himself before the courts for assault by beating. Jamie Lee Spencer Tinkler admitted beating Dylan Aitken on July 18, two days after he was given a community order
A CARLISLE man found himself before the courts for entering a pub with intent to steal. Christian Allan Metcalfe entered the Royal Scot, on Langrigg Road in the Morton area of Carlisle, on August 19. Metcalfe, of Brownrigg Drive, which is just
The A66 has been closed in both directions after a suspected gas leak. Residents who live in the area are being warned to keep doors and windows closed. The road is closed at the Fitz and Oakhurst roundabouts and at Brigham. It was reported
Carlisle United 2 Crewe Alexandra 4: Home fans booed at Brunton Park as Carlisle United conceded four in defeat to high-flying Crewe. The Blues briefly gained hope with a second-half fightback which made it 2-2 after a dire first 45 minutes.
Name: Berrys Tearoom. Where: High Cross Street, Brampton. Website: Facebook/ instagram Berrystearoom Tel No: 01697 451732. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4.30pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. Owner: Lesley Berry. History: I opened Berry’s
CARLISLE’S official countdown to Christmas will start on November 17. And the city council says local stars will get a chance to shine in front of thousands at the switch-on ceremony. An afternoon of entertainment will mark the start of the
Get to know the secrets of the Eycott Hill Nature Reserve with an autumn packed full of events. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is hosting a variety of events at the nature reserve over the next month. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn all about
STEAD McAlpin has made nine people redundant - a move that bosses say was necessary to move the business forward. The Cummersdale-based fabric business confirmed the development to The Cumberland News yesterday. It follows the decision in October
New Annan Athletic vice-captain Tommy Muir has been told to develop more of a selfish streak by manager Peter Murphy. Striker Muir bagged his first competitive goal of the season in last Saturday's 2-1 victory at Queen’s Park. And Murphy, who
FOUR firefighters embarked on a gruelling 69 mile challenge to raise vital funds for the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. Gretna firefighters Malcolm Crosbie, Graeme Hunter, Mark McCarthy and Stephen Allen set off last Saturday shortly after 6am
In my youngest days family holidays often took us to different parts of England, Scotland, Wales and southern Ireland. My first visit to Cumbria was in 1979, almost 29 years before I came back full time. There are a few characteristics of that
AN INTEGRAL community project is celebrating a successful year, as it looks ahead to what else it can achieve. Wigton Baths Trust will host its annual general meeting on Tuesday with a look back at what the baths have achieved, as well as the trustees
A JAPANESE manga artist delighted fans when she shared the secrets of her success with students at the University of Cumbria. Junko Mizuno was at the university’s Brampton Road campus on Thursday, ahead of an appearance at an international comic
The Lakes Distillery has released a new Lakes Gin with a new and distinctive flavour created by the company's whiskymaker. Dhavall Gandhi, has recreated The Lakes Gin using only a select few botanicals that are also used by perfumiers and chefs.
Original character features were retained when this mid-Victorian stone-built barn was converted under architect supervision. The result is a characterful and comfortable home with modern touches such as en-suite bedrooms and a bespoke fitted kitchen
Braeside is a traditional double-fronted early-Victorian cottage which has been transformed with a modern makeover complementing retained period features, and would be ideal as a holiday let or AirBnb. The semi-detached cottage now has an upside-down
MORE than 500 people enjoyed a day of adventure at the Cumbria Scouts’ Beaver and Cub fun day at Newton Rigg, near Penrith, last week. Alongside 150 adult volunteers, the Beavers and Cubs, aged between six and 10, experienced a jam-packed day of
Firefighters were called to action overnight after two cars were ablaze. Crews from Carlisle east station and west rushed to the fist car fire on the M6 last night. The report came about 10pm and both crews tackled the blaze between junction
According to the official figures, there were 3,681 people inside Rodney Parade last Saturday. Only 167 were Carlisle supporters, meaning the Newport contingent weighed in at 95.5 per cent of the attendance. That is a strong proportion of supporters
It wasn’t until the 10th mile that Robbie Dee thought: “Who’s bright idea was this?” Then he remembered - it was his... “It was my fault, in a moment of madness I suggested it,” admitted the CFM breakfast show presenter who has just completed
Brad Carroll is back in contention for Workington Reds as they look to kick start their cup run. Manager Danny Grainger said the key midfielder had come through training unscathed this week and will be in contention for today’s trip (3pm kick-off
It may still only be October, but the BBC's Christmas Good Food awards have been announced in plenty of time to start planning festive feasts. Judges at the magazine blind tasted more than 200 products in 24 different categories from nibbles to
YOUNG people considering their careers are being given a dream chance to get a glimpse into the world of work. The Dream Placement gives young people a chance to work with industry-leading firms across Cumbria - with a series of top firms signed
Carlisle United boss Steven Pressley insists there is no bad blood with his Crewe counterpart David Artell despite last season’s bust-up. The two sides meet today (Brunton Park, 3pm) for the first time since February’s stormy encounter at the Alexandra
Flu jabs could save the job of a nurse at Maryport Health Services. The only doctors’ surgery in the town has urged eligible people to come to them for their flu jabs because of the valuable income it brings in. Last week 9,000 over-65s lined
St Helens star Kyle Amor is hoping to put one over on fellow former Hensingham amateur Lee Mossop when the West Cumbrians go head-to-head in the Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford today (6pm ko). Mossop scored a try as he led Salford
A JOCKEY who was caught speeding was among the drivers in court for motoring offences. Callum David Bewley, 25, who is a professional freelance jockey, was caught speeding at 47mph on the A66 trunk road at Kirkby Thore on January 23. The limit
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