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Oxenholme and Penrith train stations among worst in UK
Oxenholme and Penrith stations were revealed to be in the bottom five of Great Britain’s 2,639 railway stations for reliability over the last 12 weeks in performance data published by On Time Trains, ...
A look at Cumbria's rich food and drink heritage
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Cumbria's love of food. Cumbria has a rich history of culinary heritage creating some of the nation's most loved dishes like Cumberland sausage.
Saturday’s briefing: Ruben Amorim says the price has to be right for United
The PA news agency understands City will pay £27million for the England Under-21 international, beating Newcastle to his signing after activating a matching rights clause included when Trafford was ...
Harrogate Town v Carlisle United: Hughes expects 'combative' test
Mark Hughes expects a tough - and familiar - test when Carlisle United head to Harrogate Town today. The Blues take on Simon Weaver’s Sulphurites in their penultimate pre-season friendly this ...
Groffa Cragg Farm on the edge of the Lake District for sale
A ‘stunning’ 19th century home on the edge of the Lake District, with a small copse, where birds nest and deer roam in the bracken, is for sale.
Domestic violence protection order granted against Newcastle man
MAGISTRATES have ruled that a man should be banned from contacting and approaching a Carlisle woman amid reports of him being violent towards her.
Carlisle roadworks mapped: Where drivers face disruption
Roadworks mapped in Carlisle city centre. (Image: Cumberland Council) Compared to last month, there are fewer roadworks in Carlisle city centre. There are still temporary lights on the junction of The ...
Lake District Hotels Keswick HMO plan hit by town council opposition
A PROPOSAL by a major Lake District hotel group to change a former guest house into a staff accommodation has hit opposition from Keswick ...
Inquest into Cleator Moor mum, 57, found dead at home
A ‘happy go lucky’ mum in her fifties died due to a toxic accumulation of an anti-depressant medication she was prescribed, an inquest has heard.
Workington GT Tyres Arena to host British under-19 final
The GT Tyres Arena will host the British Under-19 Final and the concluding rounds of the British Youth Championship for the 250cc and 125cc classes on Sunday, September 28. The meeting marks a ...
Court hears heartbreaking statement from schoolgirl victim of rapist
THE DEVASTATING impact on a young girl of being raped was spelled out for a judge as the Flimby teenager responsible for the crime was sentenced.
Palestine Solidarity Group to hold protest in Carlisle today
The Palestine Solidarity Group Carlisle and District is set to hold a protest in the city centre today. The group, which holds weekly vigils in Carlisle calling for an 'ceasefire now', is now focusing ...