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You could end up causing damage to your car using certain methods

The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes

We are marking the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: big freeze and Bobby Robson

United's Tony Larkin, right, in aerial action at Reading as Paul Bannon, second left, looks on

Nostalgia special Remembering Carlisle United's last encounter with Reading - 41 years ago

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Have you ever sat in your car waiting for it to warm up before a journey?

Should you leave your car to warm up before setting off? Experts explain

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Howard Falshaw, left, has chronicled United's journey from 2021 to 2023 in a new book, right

'Despair to delirium' - new book charts Carlisle United's incredible revival

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

We are marking the 50th anniversary of the Blues' historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: unhappy striker and Les downs Robins

New eras (clockwise from top left): United v Walsall in 1992, United v Canvey Island in 2004, 2008's opening day hero Danny Carlton, and a big crowd in 2002

Takeover countdown How do Carlisle United tend to start life under a new regime?

Highs and lows (clockwise from top left): Paul Simpson celebrates promotion; Yahya Kirdi; relegation in 2014; JPT joy in 2011

As Blues owners prepare to bow out, the highs and lows from a 15-year era

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Scenes from previous United third-tier seasons, clockwise from top left: 2010/11, 1986/87, 1995/96, 1979/80

Feature How does the Blues' start compare with past third-tier seasons?

Ashley, Kay, Tina and the Time To Share Team

Bereavement service offers vital support to families and children in need

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Sponsored Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

The final part of our mini-series looks back on the 2008 takeover of the current

Blues Takeovers: Part Four - "Custodians" take control

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Clockwise from top left: Mick Wadsworth oversaw a dramatic revival in 1994; Pop Robson saved the Blues in 1981; 2022's resurgence was one for the ages; while Paul Simpson has plenty of experience of this sort of thing...

Can Carlisle United take inspiration from these Blues revivals?

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Our mini-series on Carlisle United takeovers today looks at Fred Story's arrival in 2004

Blues Takeovers: Part Three - A new Story unfolds

(left to right) Josh Onomah, Matt Macey and Gwion Edwards

Would any of these free agents fit the bill?

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Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations for November 17

Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations for November 17

We are marking the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: energy crisis and Forest fell Blues

We are running a four-part series on United's takeovers since the 1990s

Blues Takeovers: Part Two - Courtenay sweeps in

It will be wet and windy tomorrow

Cumbria Police offers travel advice as yellow warning is issued for Storm Debi

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We are running a four-part series on United's takeovers since the 1990s

Blues Takeovers: Part One - Knighton's dramatic arrival

We are marking the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 promotion season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: Man City duel and Tigers thrashed

Some second-hand cars have seen quite an uptick in value since 2019

UK's most expensive second-hand cars revealed (Could you have a decent earner?)

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Water damage and a lack of home maintenance like bad insulation or old boilers can affect your property value.

These 8 seasonal issues could knock £1000s off your home's value

Popular car makes such as Ford and Land Rover were found to be among the most stolen in the UK.

See the car brands most likely to be stolen amid 25 per cent surge in UK thefts

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Carlisle United fans at Brunton Park in 1936, left; top right, our headline as United beat Orient in the FA Cup in 1936; bottom right, visiting keeper Hillam pictured during the Brunton Park game

Nostalgia special Oysters, sherry and goals! Carlisle United's FA Cup clash with Orient...in 1936

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes

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We are marking the 50th anniversary of Carlisle's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: key off-field moves as big cup tie looms...

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

RAC pleads with supermarkets to cut petrol prices as drivers are 'losing out'

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Motorist Warning: Carrying fireworks in your car could lead to a fine

Many Mrs Hinch fans swear by a soda crystals remedy for unlocking their sinks.

Mrs Hinch fan pleads over 'stinking' blocked sink as savvy cleaners share tips

We are marking the 50th anniversary of Carlisle United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: Souness sent off and Cottagers conquered

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millions of drivers risking £50 fine over common roundabout mistake

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Our headline as Carlisle win at Portsmouth in 1984

Nostalgia Carlisle United's last win at Portsmouth - with the top-flight in sight

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: keeper signs - and Blues clip Eagles' wings

Over 600,000 British drivers have six or more points on their driver's licence.

Over 600,000 UK drivers 'one touch of their phone' away from disqualification

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: crowd concerns and bruising away days

Burger King's insider tips range from how you can pick up its famous Chicken Royale for just £2.99 to how to get your free birthday Whopper® when using the Burger King® app.

Burger King fans issued 8 'secret hacks' and 'insider tips' to use this month

It is a legal requirement to have an MOT and it's against the law if you drive without one - resulting in hefty fines and points on your licence.

5 'unknown' ways that could cause your car to fail its MOT (and how to avoid)

Smokers could face fines for smoking behind the wheel, even though it is not illegal

Is it illegal to smoke and drive? This is what the law says

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If the “criminal act of vandalism” is valued at less than £5,000, then a fine of up to £2,500 can be granted

Writing 'clean me' on a dirty van could see you hit with a £2,500 fine

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We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of United's 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: red-card rage and Bobby hits form

The average price of the fuel increased from 154.8p at the beginning of September to 163.1p by the end of the month, according to The RAC.

Drivers hit as petrol and diesel prices surge again, new figures show

Breakdown crews providing assistance to the lorry

Road closed after police attend to overturned lorry at roundabout

We are marking the 50th anniversary of Carlisle's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: big Bill banishes away-day woes

Although it can be tempting, think twice before leaving a note on a car

UK government says leaving certain notes on cars could lead to £2000 fine

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Pothole damage: Can I claim on my car insurance?

A road choked with cars.

COLUMN Our cars have given us freedom - but is the tide turning against them?

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Emmerdale and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas almost perfectly fits the bill of a successful Strictly winner according to the supercomputer.

Supercomputer predicts the winner of Strictly Come Dancing - do you agree?

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Blues' historic 1973/74 promotion season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: star back from exile, Ashman takes the flak

One member of staff - having spent many years working in a Tesco store - has shared with The Mirror some of the things that workers would like to say to the customers they serve.

Tesco employee shares 11 things staff want to tell customers (but they can't)

Kirkstone Pass has been subject to recent improvement works as part of the Safer Roads Project

Man named as the casualty of fatal Kirkstone Pass collision

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Keith Hawes and Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have also collated some easy steps and advice about how to update your sat nav to help ensure a safe journey.

Drivers issued Sat Nav warning amid 'shocking' increase in road accidents

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