THE family of a 22-year-old man killed in a crash on the A689 near Brampton said their 'hearts have been shattered' in a tribute. Joshua Robertson, of Carlisle, was a passenger in a white Ford Transit when it was involved in a collision with a
THE Royal British Legion is opening a shop in Carlisle for Remembrance Day. The charity's Carlisle & Stanwix branch will be operating a Poppy Shop in The Lanes from Saturday, October to Saturday, November 13. It will be open Monday to Friday
It was towards the end of the night when Jamie Robinson, a valued member of Carlisle United’s 1994/5 squad, encapsulated it all. He took the microphone and expressed his feelings in a calm and measured way. His words deserve repeating in full.
Carlisle United are reminding fans that they will need a Covid-19 pass to attend next Tuesday's away game against Newport County. The October 19 fixture at Rodney Parade will see supporters subject to Welsh government legistlation surrounding the
CARLISLE City Council have successfully prosecuted two people for failing to attend an interview and failing to microchip a dog. The following cases have been held at Carlisle Magistrates Court: A Carlisle man fined was fined £660, with £374.16
Cumbria’s High Sheriff, David Beeby, is encouraging people to think about a career in youth work by offering fully funded training and grants to support salary costs. Better Tomorrows is a three-year programme which aims to substantially increase
A student at Carlisle College has been shortlisted in the finals for a national award. Nell Tomlinson has been shortlisted for the SkillBuild 2021 National Finals. The success comes after she won the NCG Skills Competition which comprises seven
IT is nearly that time of year again when we invite you all to join us at the Lake District Wildlife Park for Cumbria Wildlife Week. October half term (October 25-31) is when you get the opportunity to join in the fun and become a nature detective
Danny Grainger's odds have been slashed in the early running to become Carlisle United's new manager. The former Blues captain and Workington Reds boss is now odds-on favourite with William Hill. Grainger had been reduced to 4/5 by Tuesday
CUMBRIA police have discovered a 'potential cannabis factory' in the city centre of Carlisle. Police have seized a number of cannabis plants from a disused building in West Walls, Carlisle. A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "Two men have
EDEN Police are appealing for witnesses following damage being caused to a police car. The car was parked outside Kirkby Stephen police station. The damage occurred sometime overnight between Sunday October 10 and Monday October 11. Three tyres
Carlisle United's all-Cumbrian clash with Barrow AFC next month has been brought forward - on police advice. The Brunton Park game on Saturday, November 13 will now kick off at 1pm, rather than the original 3pm. Both clubs said the decision
A RAIL company has decided to help people get back to work. Northern is giving discounted fares to jobseekers in the North to help get them back to work. As part of a national scheme, the rail operator is offering jobseekers up to three months
Halloween is only a few weeks away and many of us will be looking for costumes and decorations for our house to really embrace spooky season. As well as binge watching horror movies, eating 10x more sweets than normal and dressing up as the latest
It's a question that has baffled Carlisle United fans on social media - just who is the mystery player on the right of this photo? The man on the left is German midfielder Tobias Zellner, who had a short-lived spell with the Blues early in the
THE family of a 22-year-old man killed in a crash on the A689 near Brampton said their 'hearts have been shattered' in a tribute. Joshua Robertson, of Carlisle, was a passenger in a white Ford Transit when it was involved in a collision with a
Readers have been responding to a letter criticising Cumbria County Council's decision to launch a judicial review into the Government's decision to reform local government The UK Government made the decision to reform how Cumbria is run earlier
A MID-Victorian church dating from 1888 has hit the market for just £40,000. Located in the centre of Silloth, on Wampool Street, the building may be used for either living or business purposes - subject to relevant planning - but is only available
News and Star readers have shared their opinions after the newspaper received a letter discussing trail laying as a smokescreen for continued fox hunting. In the letter, the reader explained: “In April this year, I contacted Cumbria’s Police and
Strategies are in the works at Eden District Council to prepare for the net zero carbon future. The council was successful in lobbying Central Government for a portion of funding, marked out for Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Schemes
COMEDY legend and 'randomist' Ross Noble will arrive in Carlisle next month with his new show, Humournoid. The Northumberland-raised comedian will take to the Sands Centre stage on Wednesday, November 3. Discussing the premise of the show,
A SCHOOL near Cockermouth has been given a mobile defibrillator which is available to everyone in the local community as well as pupils, parents and staff. It was given to Bridekirk Dovenby School by McCarthy Stone, with support from Castlegate
Councillors will hear an update on efforts to deliver affordable housing as well as an offer of funding from a Sustainable Warmth Competition. Carlisle City Council’s Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel will meet in the Civic Centre’s Cathedral Room
BOY was it good to be back in the theatre. We all had our lockdown cravings: pubs, hugs, noisy clubs. My list included theatre. I was delighted to hear that, after 18 months, Keswick's Theatre by the Lake was welcoming audiences back to its
A NEW one-day course looking at carbon auditing, and how farm productivity and profitability can benefit, is now available from Carbon Metrics, who specialise in agricultural and environmental carbon audit consultancy. Aimed specifically at professionals
With the cold weather starting to set in, the News and Star asked readers online for what they think is the best thing to do in Carlisle on a rainy day. October has already started to get very wet and very windy, and we saw Derwentwater and Keswick
A mortgage adviser voted ‘cool as a cucumber’ by colleagues has been promoted in recognition of his expertise and experience in supporting mortgage clients. Tom Graham from Carlisle has been promoted to Senior Mortgage Adviser at Stan Sherlock
One of Eden Valley Hospice's charity shops needs more volunteers to help it fully reopen after the pandemic. The shop in Penrith started trading again in April, but currently doesn't open on Mondays because of the staff shortage. Paul Sorrell
Wasdale Mountain Rescue were recently called out to an incident on Whin Rigg. On 2nd October the crew were alerted to two walkers who were caught on steep dangerous ground. The had tried to avoid a steep section of the lake shore path and ended
VETS across the UK have welcomed a new vaccine against Mycoplasma Bovis, with 95 percent of those surveyed recommending its use where the disease is present. The vaccine, which has been used in the US for several years, has since 2019 been assessed
Police officers in West Cumbria carried out a test purchase operation that has led to two stores being fined for selling alcohol to children. The operation was carried out in Workington and Maryport as well as Longtown in North Cumbria on Friday
ITV news presenter and Loose Women panellist Charlene White has branded Jesy Nelson “embarrassing” amid “blackfishing” controversy surrounding her latest music video. The former Little Mix singer, 30, was criticised by some social media users for
POLICE are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the B5301 near Aspatria at around 9:50pm last night. The single vehicle collision involved a black Vauxhall Vectra. The driver of the Vectra, a 34-year-old man from Aspatria, sadly died
AN inquest into the death of Carlisle man Ryan Kirkpatrick has been formally opened and suspended on the day his funeral service is taking place in the city. Mr Kirkpatrick, who was aged 24, was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident at Carlyle
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. As Halloween approaches many of us will be searching for the perfect outfit. Whether matching with friends, your partner or even your dog
It was a night to remember for the Deckchair Army - 26 years on. Carlisle United stars from the 1994/5 title and Wembley season returned to the city for a special reunion event on Saturday night. Heroes like David Reeves, Rod Thomas, Dean Walling
Pupils at the Bishop Harvey Goodwin School are delighted with a new addition to their classroom. The pupils are relishing the introduction of suitcases filled with a range of non-fiction books. The aim is to bring the love of reading to pupils
A new project has been launched by the NHS in North Cumbria that will bring live music to hospital wards. The council has given North Cumbria Hospitals NHS Charity £3,625 to support the Trust’s Music Medicine project. The impact of music on patients
Nohun- a Tiktok and Instagram content creator- has found himself in the midst of the Little Mix feud. The influencer - whose handle is Nohun_ - posted screenshots claiming they were direct messages from Little Mix band member Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Jesy Nelson has broken her silence over the “blackfishing” controversy surrounding her latest music video. The former Little Mix singer, 30, was criticised by some social media users for her appearance in the video for Boyz, her debut solo track
It is early days in the matter of replacing Chris Beech as Carlisle United manager. As ever, the names of a number of former Blues figures are on supporters’ lips as they think of possible contenders for the job. There is no guarantee third-bottom
Leaflets with an anti-abortion message were distributed to homes in Denton Holme. A member from the Elim Free Church distributed the leaflets. A concerned resident, who chooses to remain unnamed, vehemently opposed the leaflet's message.
A Carlisle woman has claimed to have finally discovered the true meaning of the designs of the misericords of Carlisle Cathedral. Thirlie Grundy has spent the past 30 years analysing and understanding every artefact placed in the Cathedral building
A school in Carlisle have shown a tremendous level of generosity after raising over £5,800 for a local charity during the summer months. Students and staff at Central Academy are celebrating after the success of their fundraising efforts to raise
COPELAND residents have until Sunday to have their say on significant changes to the Local Plan that are being considered. The Local Plan will guide development and investment in the borough until 2038. Local Plans are used to help decide on
THE TARGET of affordable homes built was missed in a borough council's quarter one performance, leading to anger from councillors. Copeland Borough Council's overview and scrutiny committee heard a report on the authority's quarter one performance
CONFUSION hampered the rescue of two walkers who were reportedly lost on Scafell Pike. Wasdale Mountain Rescue was called out by police to an incident on at 5.15pm on October 2. They were unable to make contact with them for some time, but
A CARLISLE man is facing a crown court hearing over a knife-point shop robbery allegation. Andrew George Morris, 36, has appeared before the city's Rickergate Magistrates' Court on two charges. The allegations are as follows: * That on October
A THIRTY-year-old woman has been fined for being drunk and disorderly in Carlisle. Amy Trubswasser committed the offence at Carlisle Castle on Saturday, September 25, the city's Rickergate court was told. She pleaded guilty. After hearing
A fundraiser from Cumbria has been successful in winning the Pride of Britain Award. Mark Harding, of Wigton, won the Regional Fundraiser Category in the awards. Mark has completed several challenges this year to raise money for important causes
People eligible for jabs are being being urged tot ake up the offer to protect themselves as the UK faces an uncertain winter amid the spread of both coronavirus and flu, a health chief has said. UK Health Security Agency chief executive Dr Jenny
Last week saw book lovers around the globe celebrate Roald Dahl Day, with memories of the author's stories and characters shared on what would have been his 105th birthday. The entire month of September has been used by schools all over the world
