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Police respond after football kicked at car windscreen causing criminal damage
POLICE have dealt with an incident where a football was kicked at a car windscreen. The ball has caused damage to the vehicle and is now in the possession of the police. Officers have warned of the dangers that actions like this can cause
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'Out of my control' - Whelan issues statement on Blues squad omission
Corey Whelan says he will remain professional after the "out of my control" decision to omit him from Carlisle United's squad list for the rest of the season. And the out-of-favour defender says he turned down the club's offer to settle his contract
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Loan watch and ex-Blues: Kilsby's Queens debut and Nugent's role in Annan win
Carlisle United’s Max Kilsby made his loan debut for Queen of the South in their latest Scottish League One outing. The young Blues defender came off the bench for the Doonhamers in their 0-0 draw at Kelty Hearts. Kilsby, who had been an unused
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Police find teenager Brandon Forster
Police have found a 14-year-old who was reported missing. Brandon Forster was found this morning (February 13), before which he was last seen on Stanley Road, Brampton, at 5.50pm on February 11.
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Signal system issue causes disruption on Carlisle rail line
DISRUPTION on the train line between Carlisle and Garsdale/Haltwhistle is expected. This is expected to last until 8pm, Monday, February 12. The routes affected are between Carlisle and Leeds and Morpeth. A spokesperson said: "A fault
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Brave teen lands dream job at car showroom
A TEENAGER who had the courage to walk into a prestige car showroom with his CV and a history of the vehicle he had restored has set a trend at the business. Staff at Porsche Centre South Lakes were so impressed with Whitehaven-born Jim Willis
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Business group believes entertainment venue will inspire 'confidence' in Carlisle
A BUSINESS collective believes that a new mixed entertainment venue will inspire 'confidence' in Carlisle. Carlisle Ambassadors, which has a membership of around 630 local businesses and aims to 'encourage more business growth within Carlisle and
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What did we learn from the Blues' defeat to Portsmouth?
Carlisle United went down to a 1-0 home defeat to League One leaders Portsmouth – but what did we learn from the game? Let’s take a closer look… 1 FIRST-HALF FUN Spot the sarcasm. Saturday’s game was, in fact, a rare recent case when Carlisle
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Urgent tree maintenance task underway in Cumberland, expect disruptions
Tree maintenance work on Warwick Road, Carlisle, began on Sunday. The operations, scheduled for the following four Sundays from 7.30am, are being conducted in response to tree surveys which identified necessary work including crown reductions,
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Woman bitten by 'Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dog' in city
CUMBRIA Police is appealing for information after a woman was bitten by a dog in Hallin Crescent in Carlisle. This took place on Thursday, February 8. The incident is believed to have occurred at around 4.15pm and involved a brown and white
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Persistent call for peace in Gaza in Carlisle's city centre
FOR 126 days, Carlisle residents have been calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Despite the conflict continuing to engulf the Middle East since the events on October 7, supporters of the Palestine Solidarity Group Carlisle & District have been rallying
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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Air Ambulance team called out to two Cumbrian incidents over the weekend
The Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) was called out to two incidents in Cumbria over the weekend. On Saturday, February 10, GNAAS's critical care team was called out at 10.02pm to reports of a road traffic collision on the A686 near Edenhall.
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In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Portsmouth game!
Another strong home attendance of 9,053 was at Brunton Park to watch Carlisle United's 1-0 defeat against leaders Portsmouth. Photographer Ben Holmes was there to capture the scenes in the stands for us. Click on the image at the top of this
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Man accused of having 'out of control' terrier after death of 90-year-old man
A MAN has appeared in court accused of owning a Patterdale terrier which is said to have injured his 90-year-old neighbour while out of control, resulting in the pensioner’s death. Martin Hawley, who is aged 58, faces one charge. This alleges
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Looking back on Facebook: how Cumbrians have used it
IT’S hard to imagine life without Facebook, isn’t it? The social media site is marking its 20th anniversary, having risen from a network for students at a single university to become one of the biggest internet platforms in the world today. We
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A taste of love - Here are the top 6 most romantic restaurants in Cumbria
Stuck for ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other? Well, look no further. Valentine's Day is only a couple of days away now (Wednesday, February 14) so if you haven't already got something sorted, then, on your own head be
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'Better, but defeat is bottom line' - fans on Blues' loss to Portsmouth
Carlisle United fans gave us their views on social media platform X after the 1-0 home defeat to Portsmouth - here's a selection of their comments. Much better performance with unfortunately the same result. Better team first half but lack of real
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No injuries reported after ship ran aground off Cumbrian coast
A cargo ship which ran aground off the Cumbrian coast on Saturday is now safely moored at the port of Silloth. The Zapadnyy ran aground on Saturday having travelled over from Germany. The ship was refloated during the midnight hightide and
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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20,000 new homes to be built as part of £3 billion Government backed boost
A boost of £3 billion is expected to deliver 20,000 new homes as part of the Government-backed loan fund, the affordable homes scheme. The fund aims to give providers, including local authorities, access to lower-cost fixed-rate debt to increase
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Woman concerned about mould affecting daughter's health in rented house
A WORKINGTON resident has voiced concern about the potential health effects of mould in her housing association home. Debbie Towers, who currently lives at a property in Moorclose, is concerned about the condition of her house which is provided
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Three tranquil images of nature in Cumbria
FOR today's camera club, we gathered some of the best peaceful images from our camera club members. Here are three of the best camera club pictures. Mark Hetherington shared this tranquil photograph from Wast Water, which is the deepest lake
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Over 4,000 attacks endanger ambulance staff since 2020
ATTACKS which have seen ambulance staff in the north west threatened with a knife, punched and subjected to sexual assault have taken place more than 4,000 times since 2020. Despite an overall decrease over three years, the threat to ambulance
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The 'Ocean Officers' win eco-challenge in local academy
PUPILS from Workington Academy have been competing in a eco-challenge to solve environmental problems. 28 students competed in the eco-challenge in order to be crowned Year 8 Workington Academy Innovate champions. Over the two days, the students
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Iconic gift shop and café in Carlisle marks 20 years in city unit
A GIFT shop and café in Carlisle, marking its 20th anniversary, attributes its business longevity to prioritising staff welfare, staying abreast of market trends, and maintaining customer-friendly pricing. Founded by Tanya Haandrikman and her daughter
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Cumbrian farmer, 36, admits two of his five guns were not securely stored
AN EDEN Valley farmer has admitted failing to ensure that two of his legally owned guns were securely stored – behaviour which breached his firearms certificate. The two offences committed by 36-year-old Martin Allan came to light after police
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Anonymous knitters volunteer to help African babies
A number of baby jackets have been knitted by anonymous Brampton volunteers. The jackets, which will be sent to Africa by Folkstone-based charity Operation Sunshine, have been created by the unknown charity craftspersons from the local village
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Year 9 pupils enjoy World of Work Day as they prepare to choose GCSE options
YEAR 9 students from St Benedict’s Catholic High School have recently taken part in their annual World of Work Day. The day's purpose is to give students an insight into what life will be like after their school education. Lots was happening on
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Simmo explains defender's omission from Blues squad list
Paul Simpson says Carlisle United offered to settle Corey Whelan’s contract before omitting him from their squad list. The defender was not included in the Blues’ list of 21 senior players submitted to the EFL for the rest of the season. It
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Brave volunteers from Cumbrian charity to tackle triathlon as a team
Three volunteers from a Cumbrian charity are set to tackle a triathlon later this year to raise vital funds. On June 16 a team of three volunteers from Maryport Solway Sea Cadets will tackle the Lakesman Triathlon, with the aim of raising £500
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Pensioner appeals for return of stolen plant pot
A woman is appealing for the return of an ornamental plant pot that she says was stolen from her home. Evelyn Simpson, 92, of Woodlands off Orton Road, Carlisle, said her plant pot was stolen over the Christmas period. “It was a large blue
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Transport group urges devolution and investment for Northern economic growth
Devolution and further investment need to be further explored and embraced if we are to unlock economic potential in the north, according to an industry group. Martin Tugwell, chief executive of Transport for the North a lobby group representing
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A&E target missed at NCIC after 'long, challenging' January for health service
ONLY two-thirds of people who arrived at accident and emergency at NCIC were seen within four hours in January during a ‘long, challenging’ month for the health service in Cumbria. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within