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Carlisle's Grain Connect among fastest-growing companies
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (382+ words) A Carlisle-based full-fibre broadband provider has been named among the fastest-growing businesses in Britain. Grain Connect, based at Clifford House on Cooper Way off Parkhouse Road, was one of 11 North West companies to make the cut in the ORESA Executive…...
Soumillon has Royal Ascot ban reduced to five days on appeal
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (718+ words) Christophe Soumillon has been partially successful in his appeal against the eight-day suspension handed out by the stewards at Royal Ascot following his ride on Puerto Rico in the St James's Palace Stakes, having it reduced to five. An independent…...
Plan for 33 bungalows beside vacant Georgian hall in 'poor state of repair"
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (409+ words) Plans have been submitted for 33 bungalows beside a vacant Grade II-listed Georgian hall near Carlisle, in what applicants say is a heritage-led scheme to restore the building and provide homes suited to an ageing population. Citadel Homes (Cumbria) Ltd has…...
Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (285+ words) Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson will complete his move to Manchester City on his return from the World Cup after a deal was concluded between the two clubs. The 23-year-old, currently preparing for a last-16 tie with Mexico, completed his…...
Labour accuses Farage of trying to hide "property empire
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (494+ words) Labour has accused Nigel Farage of trying to hide a "property empire" from the public and dubbed the Reform UK leader "five-homes Farage" after questions were raised about how he has declared his real estate holdings. It comes after a…...
WATCH: Long-throw weapon of new Carlisle United signing
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (214+ words) Carlisle United have a new weapon in their arsenal when it comes to the long throw skills of Brad Nicholson. The new Blues defender, who joined from Gateshead this week, is renowned for his huge throw. Head coach Rob Elliot,…...
Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1, 000 days of war
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (1134+ words) It is the 1, 000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The…...
Plans to restore Cumbrian beach's 'excellent' status after pollution downgrade
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (343+ words) A BATHING water rating has been downgraded, raising concerns over pollution and prompting calls for urgent action. Josh Mac Alister MP has met with United Utilities and the Environment Agency after St Bees Beach lost its 'Excellent' bathing water status…...
Punk supergroup with members of legendary bands to play Cumbria
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (146+ words) A PUNK reunion built for true fans is hitting the stage. Class of "79, a supergroup made up of musicians from some of punk"s most influential bands, will perform on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle. Members…...
Couple's puppy died during Lake District outing - and now they're raising awareness
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (840+ words) THE devastated owners of a young dog who died after ingesting blue-green algae have spoken out to warn others of the hidden danger. Lucy Hull and Andrew Moncaster had taken their 10-month-old dog, Ozzy, to Coniston Water on Saturday, June…...