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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, ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
Dobbies Carlisle to host series of autumnal events
A garden centre in Carlisle is set to host seasonal events for families, pet owners, and plant enthusiasts. Dobbies Garden Centre will run a programme of autumn events throughout October and November, ...