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Young Carlisle dealer devoured cocaine sandwiches to hide drug from police
A SUSPECTED drug dealer from Carlisle had to be rushed to hospital after his desperate attempt to hide the evidence– by eating two sandwiches in which he had hidden cocaine wraps.
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Inquest opens into tragic death of 10-year-old Poppy Atkinson
AN inquest has been opened into the death of Kendal 10-year-old Poppy Atkinson.
Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases
With April bill increases looming for water, gas, electricity - alongside everything else - it's time to check your meter this week
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Exact date 12 million Nationwide customers will receive £50 free cash revealed
This is when Nationwide customers will receive a £50 cash payment as a “thank you” from the banking giant following the purchase of Virgin Money.
'Stop using it immediately': Asda apology to customers as product recalled
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the Asda product presents a “high risk of choking”
7.5 million people in England urged to book their spring Covid-19 jab
Around 7.5 million people in England are to be asked to book their spring Covid-19 jab.
Soap recall due to microbiological risk as shoppers told 'return it immediately'
Shoppers who have purchased the hand soap are being urged to “return it immediately” and not use it.
'Mysterious' 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters
As shark season approaches in the UK, are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?
Police ask anyone with information on a missing Carlisle woman to contact them
Cumbria Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing woman last seen on Blackwell Road in Carlisle.
Newcastle Airport reveals major plans for terminal extension
Major plans for an extension at Newcastle International Airport have been unveiled.
Air ambulance called to nine incidents in North East and Cumbria
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) responded to nine incidents over the weekend in the North East and Cumbria.
Police confirm road safety camera van locations for March 25
Cumbria Police have confirmed the location of their speed camera vans for Tuesday March 25.
Mystery spiral light in sky believed to be caused by SpaceX rocket
A strange spiral light that appeared in the sky yesterday evening (March 24) is believed to have been caused by a SpaceX rocket launch.
Revealed: The sick methods used by woman who faked pregnancies and death of baby
NEWLY released images have revealed the sick methods used by a woman to manipulate her partner into believing she was pregnant.
Stunning home with 'wonderful' views of Windermere goes on the market for £1.3m
A ‘private and peaceful’ family home in the Lake District has been advertised for sale with a price tag over a million pounds.
'Distinguished' therapist violently attacked fireman at Christmas party
A PSYCHOTHERAPIST attending a pre-Christmas celebration in west Cumbria inexplicably turned violent, attacking a man so violently that he sustained life-changing injuries.
Taxi driver, 39, found dead at home was a 'massive family man' - inquest
A ‘CARING and selfless’ taxi driver was found dead by his wife after taking his own life in their Carlisle home, an inquest has heard.
Progress on new innovation centre for Workington
New centre for digital technology and advanced manufacturing businesses is being created in the heart of Workington
Councillor praises creators of chilling Netflix hit which explores 'worrying' issue
A CUMBERLAND councillor has commended the creators of hit Netflix show Adolescence for creating a dialogue around the issue of misogyny.
Workington sandwich bar nominated for Best Sandwich Bar 2025
Haighs has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best Sandwich Bar 2025' award.