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Andy Burnham, Helen Skelton and Joe Wicks line-up for record Great North Run
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (210+ words) Celebrity runner Helen Skelton gets ready to take part in the Great North Run >(Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) PRIME Minister Andy Burnham, television presenter Helen Skelton and Newcastle United defender Dan Burn were among the famous at the 45th Great…...
MP brings Penrith Swimming Club’s pool access dispute to Parliament
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (444+ words) Penrith Swimming Club’s 145-year future has been placed before Parliament amid a dispute over access to its training pool. Markus Campbell-Savours, MP for Penrith and Solway, visited the club on Sunday, September 6, and posted his support on Facebook. He said:…...
Work carried out to reduce winter ice risk at popular venue
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (113+ words) A DRAINAGE improvement scheme has been completed at The Edge, Whitehaven Harbour, to help prevent surface water causing problems during the winter months. The work, carried out by Maryport Groundworks on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, focused on improving drainage…...
Young athletes shine as Carlisle hammer event honours Matt and Lesley
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (607+ words) The hammer event in Carlisle was in memory of Matt James, top right, and Lesley Little, bottom right (Image: Laura Quinn / James family / Cumbria School of Hammer) A charity hammer throw competition with a poignant message saw some top performances…...
Story of the Blues episode 39: Carlisle United's Danish double
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (148+ words) Story of the Blues episode 39: Carlisle United and a Danish double News & Star Story of the Blues episode 39: Carlisle United and a Danish double Pre-season for Carlisle United these days tends not to venture too many miles from the north…...
Second-hand sports kit sale returning to Kirkgate Centre
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (157+ words) A SPORTING goods sale is returning to give old equipment a new lease of life. Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre will host its third Kirk Kit event on September 26 and 27. The event offers the chance to buy or sell second-hand sports kit,…...
Rangers suffer further injury blow as Daisuke Yokota out for two to three months
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (502+ words) Derek McInnes revealed Rangers’ Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota will undergo surgery on a groin injury on Thursday which will keep him out for two to three months. The Gers boss also confirmed that skipper Lawrence Shankland will be operated on…...
Carlisle United confirm permanent signing of striker Micah Obiero from Wealdstone
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (416+ words) A former Carlisle United loanee has joined the Blues for an undisclosed fee, on a two year deal. Striker Micah Obiero, has joined Carlisle United from Wealdstone, where he has made six appearances, netting three times this campaign, including a…...
Teddy Jenks impressed by Carlisle's away support ahead of home debut
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (268+ words) Teddy Jenks says Carlisle United's support was a major factor in convincing him to join the club and admits he cannot wait to experience Brunton Park as a Blues player. The midfielder sampled the atmosphere on the opening day of…...
Research finds Cumbria golfers have lost 1,324 days to extreme weather since 2016
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (342+ words) The fifth hole from the river at Eden Golf Club (Image: Eden Golf Club) Golfers in Cumbria have lost an estimated 1,324 days of play to extreme weather since 2016, research says. Research by golfclubs4cash found 36.27 per cent of days in the county…...