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'Sexual menace' jailed for chasing and sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl

Liberty X member Kelli Young, who is playing the wicked fairy Carabosse.

Liberty X member Kelli Young, who is playing the wicked fairy Carabosse.

City pantomime returns after three-year absence with Liberty X star as villain

M&S lorry sheds food cargo across Carlisle road forcing three-hour closure

Four fraudsters sentenced after £250K scammed from victims

Four fraudsters sentenced after £250K scammed from victims

Four people sentenced after fraud scheme stole more than £250,000 from victims

Jordan Armstrong.

Jordan Armstrong.

‘Out of control’ man jailed for assaulting two police officers and ex-girlfriend

The proposed centre of the new campus

The proposed centre of the new campus

Local government

Councillor protests after city university campus debate is moved behind closed doors

The Tea That Binds is written by Cumbria-based author Victoria Kent

The Tea That Binds is written by Cumbria-based author Victoria Kent

Cumbria author’s debut thriller explores the dark side of wellness culture

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop is up for sale

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop is up for sale

Lake District café and farm shop beneath Scafell Pike put up for sale

The unit could become a site for martial arts, according to new plans

The unit could become a site for martial arts, according to new plans

Planning and development

Plans lodged as martial arts club hopes to move into vacant industrial unit

Thorne Tree Bistro

Thorne Tree Bistro

City bistro to close after three years as owners 'going their separate ways'

Rafferty Phillips during one of the ascents.

Rafferty Phillips during one of the ascents.

13-year-old scout climbs Scafell Pike three times in 15 hours

Man admits taking van without consent and driving uninsured

Seonghae Wilson and her family

Seonghae Wilson and her family

Martial artist becomes first woman in county to earn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p listed on eBay for £32k

News

Bodycam image from the Penrith raid

Bodycam image from the Penrith raid

£30,000 of cocaine seized in Cumbria raids targeting organised crime

Man, 33, accused of supplying Class A drugs and possessing criminal cash

Summer is an eight-year-old crossbreed waiting for a home at RSPCA Longview Animal Centre

Summer is an eight-year-old crossbreed waiting for a home at RSPCA Longview Animal Centre

Eight-year-old dog dumped by owner is waiting for new home

Missing Sharna and Kyle.

Missing Sharna and Kyle.

Police appeal for two missing 17-year-olds thought to be together

A timelapse shot of Carlisle City Centre.

A timelapse shot of Carlisle City Centre.

Cumbria's population increased as UK growth hits slowest rate since 1998

A busy corridor at West Cumberland Hospital.

A busy corridor at West Cumberland Hospital.

North Cumbria Integrated Care

Behaviour improving at NHS trust as fewer concerns escalated to top bosses

Emergency services called over welfare concerns for a man in Carlisle

Carlisle road closed in both directions after lorry sheds its load

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Cumbria mayoral hopeful claims Burnham plans would take Britain 'back to the 1970s'

Oil spillage causes delays on northbound motorway near Gretna

Severe delays on M6 after obstruction near Tebay

20-year-old arrested in connection with spate of graffiti in Penrith town centre

The 18th century former coaching inn is best-known for its field-to-fork approach

The 18th century former coaching inn is best-known for its field-to-fork approach

Award-winning Cumbrian retreat adds new room created by local textile designer

The A66 at Ramsay Brow, heading towards Stainburn Roundabout.

The A66 at Ramsay Brow, heading towards Stainburn Roundabout.

Drivers warned after ignoring temporary red lights at roadworks

Jet2 announced its winter flight programme

Jet2 announced its winter flight programme

Head to Europe's best Christmas markets from airport just 1 hour from Carlisle

Resurfacing works are moving to the next phase in Keswick

Resurfacing works are moving to the next phase in Keswick

Local government

Penrith Road resurfacing to begin as Keswick project enters next phase

Operation Tramline

Operation Tramline

Eight drivers caught on phones by police using elevated HGV cab in Cumbria

James Batchelor MBE, founder of Alertacall with Dame Esther Rantzen

James Batchelor MBE, founder of Alertacall with Dame Esther Rantzen

Esther Rantzen remembered as ‘one of the very best’ after her death

Cumbria speed camera van locations revealed for Friday, October 2

Rescue team saves spaniel after 10m fall down cliff by River Lowther

Carlisle band The Dead Religion

Carlisle band The Dead Religion

Carlisle band to launch debut album with free hometown show

The Morton Manor Happy Mums

The Morton Manor Happy Mums

Help our Happy Mums

Happy Mums seeks performers for open mic as £25,000 appeal deadline nears

Lyndsy Stephenson

Lyndsy Stephenson

Best Beauty Salon 2026

Carlisle beauty business started in a spare bedroom nominated Best Beauty Salon

Ten of people in Cumberland have won prizes in the October Premium Bonds draw

Ten of people in Cumberland have won prizes in the October Premium Bonds draw

Ten lucky Premium Bond holders in Cumberland area win high value prizes in draw

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Uninsured drink driver was 'stressed' by caring for large sheep flock

Former Carlisle United boss set to release autobiography

Inquest hears ‘beautiful soul’, 20, took his own life after injury ended Army dream

'Sexual menace' jailed for chasing and sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl

MP calls for more help for farmers - and wants a U-turn on the farm inheritance tax

Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p listed on eBay for £32k

Padel coach on bringing his passion home and new programme

Sport

Wadsworth was in charge at Carlisle in a memorable spell from 1993 to 1996

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Carlisle United FC

Former Carlisle United boss set to release autobiography

Aldershot Town manager Scott Davies

Aldershot Town manager Scott Davies

Opposition view

Carlisle United FC

Aldershot boss: Carlisle United are better than their league position

Junior Luamba will not be back in the short term, Rob Elliot says

Junior Luamba will not be back in the short term, Rob Elliot says

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United dealt fresh injury blow as Luamba faces lay-off

Jack Ellis made his mark in the Fylde victory

Jack Ellis made his mark in the Fylde victory

Carlisle United FC

Ellis: Carlisle United must show same mentality at Aldershot

Seonghae Wilson and her family

Seonghae Wilson and her family

Martial artist becomes first woman in county to earn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

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Planning

The unit could become a site for martial arts, according to new plans

The unit could become a site for martial arts, according to new plans

Planning and development

Plans lodged as martial arts club hopes to move into vacant industrial unit

The plans are for 35-39 Cecil Street in Carlisle

The plans are for 35-39 Cecil Street in Carlisle

Planning and development

New student accommodation planned for former commercial building in city centre

The location where the houses may be built

The location where the houses may be built

Planning and development

Bid submitted to confirm historic permission for 15 Maryport homes remains valid

The location of the planned classroom

The location of the planned classroom

Plans for new modular classroom approved at Cumbrian college

Council agrees to lease land for new University of Cumbria campus in city centre

An approximate view of the site from Hodgsons Close

An approximate view of the site from Hodgsons Close

Planning and development

Plans to demolish sports hall and build homes are refused by council

Reviews

The trio of actresses on stage in Theatre by the Lake

The trio of actresses on stage in Theatre by the Lake

Play pulls back the curtain on the role of farmers' wives through three generations

I tried Keswick's The Square Orange - but did it live up to expectations?

I tried Keswick's The Square Orange - but did it live up to expectations?

I tried one of the Lake District's top-rated 'picky bits' restaurants

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

The cut-price Lakeland buy helping me stay warm without turning the heating on

The Castle Hotel, Ruthin.

The Castle Hotel, Ruthin.

I stayed at a Wetherspoons hotel in a North Wales town - and this is what I found

Guns n' Yorkshire Roses at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle on their Appetite for Yorkshire Puddings tour.

Guns n' Yorkshire Roses at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle on their Appetite for Yorkshire Puddings tour.

Guns N’ Roses tribute gig recaptures raw energy of Appetite for Destruction

A shot of the stage at The Old Fire Station, Carlisle, during the interval.

A shot of the stage at The Old Fire Station, Carlisle, during the interval.

Audience at city serial killer show is 'more psychopathic than Norwich'

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Property

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop is up for sale

The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop is up for sale

Lake District café and farm shop beneath Scafell Pike put up for sale

Laurel House in Brampton has hit the market

Laurel House in Brampton has hit the market

Historic Brampton property for sale with potential to become a home

Swiss Court Guest House is up for sale

Swiss Court Guest House is up for sale

Keswick guest house with six en-suite rooms for sale with holiday-let option

Four houses for sale in Carlisle with gardens for £500,000 or less

Renwick Mill Farm in the North Pennines

Renwick Mill Farm in the North Pennines

'Rare' 353-acre farm in Cumbria offers diverse development opportunities

Four houses on sale in Longtown for £395,000 or less

National Sport

Lee Carsley says his side have the chance to make history next year (Mike Egerton/PA)

Lee Carsley says his side have the chance to make history next year (Mike Egerton/PA)

Lee Carsley relishing the chance for England Under-21s to make history

O’Neill hailed his side’s display (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

O’Neill hailed his side’s display (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Michael O’Neill hails young Northern Ireland side after win over Ukraine

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovakia (Mike Egerton/PA)

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovakia (Mike Egerton/PA)

England U21s qualify for Euro 2027 after Slovakia stalemate

Ciaron Brown scored twice for Northern Ireland against Ukraine (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Ciaron Brown scored twice for Northern Ireland against Ukraine (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Northern Ireland cruise to stunning win over Ukraine

Manchester City’s main sponsor is Etihad Airways (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City’s main sponsor is Etihad Airways (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City to appeal but defence may be undermined by Etihad statement

Thomas Tuchel speaks to the press (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Thomas Tuchel speaks to the press (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England coach Thomas Tuchel admits Manchester City players worried about future

Blue Bolt ridden by Colin Keane comes home to win the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes on day one of the Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: Saturday September 12, 2026.

Blue Bolt ridden by Colin Keane comes home to win the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes on day one of the Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: Saturday September 12, 2026.

Keane backing Bolt to be at her best in Sun Chariot

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National News

A FlyDubai aircraft carrying Israelis who experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport (Ariel Schalit/AP)

A FlyDubai aircraft carrying Israelis who experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport (Ariel Schalit/AP)

Co-pilot who nearly crashed plane barred by Oman over extremism concerns

The men are to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (Yui Mok/PA)

The men are to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (Yui Mok/PA)

Two men to appear in court charged with suspected terror plot

The US president has faced mounting domestic pressure to bring down fuel prices ahead of key elections next month (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

The US president has faced mounting domestic pressure to bring down fuel prices ahead of key elections next month (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Trump claims diesel export ban ‘never on table’ as G7 agrees reserve release

A Thames Water employee filling his lorry with diesel in London at 207.9p per litre on Friday (Yui Mok/PA)

A Thames Water employee filling his lorry with diesel in London at 207.9p per litre on Friday (Yui Mok/PA)

G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves

Two men charged with suspected terror plot targeting Jewish community

Christa Pike, pictured after being sentenced to death in 1996, was set to be executed on Wednesday but two attempts at administering the lethal injection failed (WBIR-TV via AP)

Christa Pike, pictured after being sentenced to death in 1996, was set to be executed on Wednesday but two attempts at administering the lethal injection failed (WBIR-TV via AP)

Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution

Joshua Kerry is accused of preparing acts of terrorism against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Joshua Kerry is accused of preparing acts of terrorism against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage

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