1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (473+ words) FRIENDS and family of Carlisle United legend Les O'Neill came together last week for the inaugural Les O'Neill Memorial Trophy. The event, which was held at Eden Golf Club on Wednesday, August 25, was organised by Les' brother Jimmy and close…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (363+ words) Celebrity MasterChef fans were left fuming after the judges sent home the “wrong” contestant. Jay McGuiness, a former member of boyband The Wanted, became the first to leave the kitchen on Wednesday, August 19, following two epic disasters in the kitchen....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (333+ words) A CROWN court judge told a 27-year-old Carlisle man that he had shown "courage" by admitting he raped a woman almost three years ago. Rosen Vasilev, who was also told he now faces a “lengthy” jail term, formally admitted the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (362+ words) Roman re-enactors, soldiers and storytellers will see Carlisle's ancient history brought back to life this weekend. A free, day-long family event in Carlisle will include a full programme of historical-themed entertainment, hands-on activities and immersive experiences celebrating the city’s Roman…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (459+ words) A 13-year-old boy has been credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with a four-hour swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Austin Appelbee swam 4km (2.5 miles) to shore to…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (348+ words) A FAMILY-RUN restaurant in Carlisle city centre has reached the top 10 per cent worldwide for TripAdvisor reviews, earning the prestigious 2025 Travellers’ Choice award. Beirut Bites, a Lebanese restaurant, which was originally based in Bitts Park in 2021 before moving to Carlisle’s…...