Matthew O’Hara

Carlisle

Community Reporter at News & Star

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Firefighters take part in training exercise at Carlisle Cathedral

1 week ago | msn.com | Matthew O’Hara

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Charity football match raises over £1,200 in memory of 'very special' coach

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Warwick Wanderers AFC, who are based at Warwick Bridge's Downagate, hosted a charity match in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Sunday, May 25. The match was also held in memory of former youth coach Kevin Graham, who sadly passed away in September 2022. In his memory, former Warwick Wanderers players took on Warwick Wanderers coaches. Through a JustGiving page set up in Kevin's memory and donations on the day of the match, £12,81 was raised for the cardiovascular research charity.
Firefighters take part in training exercise at Carlisle Cathedral

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

The training exercise, which took place on Monday, May 26, saw firefighters from Carlisle East Fire Station using a new turntable ladder. The exercise also saw firefighters practicing pitches for both 'rescue and firefighting operations'. Writing on social media, Carlisle East Fire Station said: "It is important for our crews to train at, and be knowledgeable about foreseeable risks in our station area.
Carlisle dancer to perform at American rock band's Glasgow gig

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Amy McLuckie will perform in Glasgow as part of American rock band Steel Panther's gig at the O2 Academy on Monday, June 16. The comedic metal band from Los Angeles, California, boasts millions of streams, with their hit song 'Eyes of a Panther' sitting at nearly 35 million streams on Spotify. Amy, a passionate aerial dancer, is also the owner of a Carlisle-based dance studio, The Aerial Coven, which she opened in 2019.
Keswick theatre hosts volunteer celebration night as part of 25th anniversary

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

The event, which was held on Friday, May 23, at the Keswick theatre, honoured the contributions of its volunteer community. The celebrations saw the theatre's volunteer community, some of whom have been involved since the theatre's doors first opened 25 years ago, come together to commemorate their service.
Lake District: Walker rescued after tree branch causes head injury

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were deployed to assist a 27-year-old walker, who whilst walking with friends in the Brandlehow area of Derwentwater lakeshore, suffered a 'painful gash to the head'. The walker was assessed by a paramedic first responder before having his head bandaged and being transported to the Hawes End Outdoor Centre.
Two men arrested on suspicion of various theft offences in Pooley Bridge

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Officers from Eden's Response Policing Team have arrested two men on suspicion of a number of high theft offences in Pooley Bridge. Officers were called on Saturday, May 24, following reports of a man suspected of shoplifting in Pooley Bridge, who had returned to the premises and was abusing staff. A man in his 50s was stopped in the area by officers and arrested on suspicion of theft, attempted theft, and a Section 4 public order offence.
Family pay tribute to 'popular lad' who died after A595 collision

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Cain Pears sadly passed away following a single-vehicle collision on the A595 this morning (Monday, May 26). In a statement released by Cumbria Police, Cain's family paid tribute to their 'popular lad'. They said: "Cain was such a popular lad and had the whole world at his feet and was carving out a wonderful future ahead of him. "The world is a darker place without his smile and infectious laugh. "Cain was a talented footballer and was training to be a quantity surveyor, and loving it.
Council accused of 'gagging' protestors over gasification plant concerns

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

At a meeting of the council's health and scrutiny committee on Thursday, May 22, David Mudge, from Carlisle Residents Against Incinerator (CRAIN), and Sally Tears, from Rockcliffe and District Action Group, were set to ask pre-approved questions about the proposed plant at Rockcliffe. The plans for the plant were submitted by North West Recycling in December 2023.
Charity football match to be held in memory of 'very special' coach

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara

Warwick Wanderers AFC, who are based at Warwick Bridge's Downagate, will host the charity match in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Sunday, May 25. The match will also be held in memory of former youth coach Kevin Graham, who sadly passed away in September 2022. In his memory, former Warwick Wanderers players will take on Warwick Wanderers coaches. Dan Percival is one of the former Warwick Wanderers players who will be taking part in the charity match and explained more about its aims.