Carlisle United's return to League One is just days away - and we've launched another flash sale on digital subscription so you don't have to miss a word of our coverage.

You can access every single article on the Blues, including all our in-depth content, for just £6 for the first six months.

That will take you well into the much-anticipated new campaign and beyond the January transfer window.

And you can make sure you're covered for the full 2023/24 season - United's first in League One for a decade - for only £31 for the entire year, which is a massive 40 per cent saving.

A digital subscription is the best way to read the News & Star's coverage of the Blues online, as subscribers have unlimited access to news articles and features, with fewer ads and interruptions, as well as exclusive use of our ad-free app.

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Full access means you can read all our subscriber-only articles, including big match verdicts, analysis, comment, big interviews, audio features and nostalgia, including our imminent new series marking the 50th anniversary of United's 1973/74 season when they won promotion to the top-flight for the first and only time.

These are the articles that go deeper, on top of the stories we continue to provide for free: news, live match blogs, transfer stories and pre and post-match interviews.

Over recent years digital subscribers have enjoyed a range of in-depth features accompanying the Blues' turnaround under Paul Simpson and last season's memorable promotion at Wembley, and plenty more from United's past and present.

Here are some of the subscriber-only articles we have run in recent days, weeks and months:

Statistical analysis of the Blues' pre-season

What did we learn from United's latest pre-season friendly?

Why the Blues' new 'fruit salad' kit is here to stay

Audio feature with Paul Simpson on friendlies, contract talks and more

Why we'll take the loyal and committed Jon Mellish all day long

An in-depth profile on James Trafford, the former Blues academy kid set for the top

Our view on the Purepay debt latest

Long read on the drama and emotion of United's play-off history

In-depth report on the the Blues' unforgettable victory at Wembley

Big interview with Anfield hero Derek Asamoah, still scoring in his 40s

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In addition to unlimited access to Blues news, comment and analysis, you also get access to all news articles and fewer ads.

Subscribers can also enjoy monthly savings on big brands through the reader rewards scheme, as well as puzzles that you can play online. 

Access to the ad-free app is also included with a digital subscription, available on mobile and tablet from the Apple App Store and Google Play.  

Our current offer is for £6 for six months, with subscription then reverting to £4.99 a month.

An annual subscription is £31 during the flash sale, then renewing at £52 a year.

Our flash sale is open until August 17.

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