News & Star

The News and Star, which was previously known as the Evening News and Star and the Cumberland Evening News, is a local tabloid newspaper based in Cumbria. Currently, it is owned by CN Group Ltd, a company that publishes various regional newspapers across the northwest of England.

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New dwelling plan on land at Brackenthwaite, near Penrith

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

5 1/1 PLANS to build a new house, to install a package treatment unit and landscaping in the Penrith area are set to be decided next week. The application is for a site at Brackenthwaite off Salkeld Road and it will be considered by members of Westmorland & Furness Council’s Eden local area planning committee are due to consider the proposal at Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, on Wednesday (June 11).
Cumbrian logistics firm applies to build a new car park near Longtown

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

The application was validated on Wednesday (June 4) and it is for a site at Cumbria Logistics which is based at Sandysike Industrial Estate. According to a planning statement the site is approximately 10 miles north of Carlisle next to the A7 road The report states: “The land in the area of the site was originally used by 14MU for the MOD but was changed to an industrial estate when it was no longer required for that purpose.
EFL club 'very excited' to sign Carlisle Utd hitman in official statement

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

Matthew Dennis (centre) has signed for Notts County on a three-year deal (Image: Ben Holmes) THE Football League club that secured the signature of Carlisle United's top scorer from last year’s relegation season has boasted the deal provides 'excellent value'. Notts County announced the signing of Matthew Dennis this week on a free transfer, and the Magpies were quick to celebrate the former Arsenal and Norwich prospect's capture.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Green light for new city centre takeaway in vacant Listed Building

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

An application to change the use of the ground floor of 4 The Crescent in Carlisle from retail to hot food takeaway were approved by Cumberland Council planners. The proposal, submitted on behalf of K L Limited, says that works will be limited to internal fitting out using the existing layout and access points. The Grade II site was last used as office space but has been vacant since 2021.
Proposal to create 'vibrant community space' to improve men's health approved

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

Permission has been granted by Westmorland and Furness Council to use The Old Smithy in Stainton to create a 'Men's Shed', a branch of the UK Men's Sheds Association. The planning decision report says that once approval is given, the group would be registered as a charity and take the building over on a long-term lease from the Parish Council, which lent the scheme its full support.
Cumberland Council unites payroll but work still to be done

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

2 1/1 STAFF at Cumberland Council were all paid through the same payroll system for the first time since the unitary authority was formed last month, councillors have heard. Members of the council’s business and resources overview and scrutiny committee met at Allerdale House in Workington on get an update on staff sickness absences on Tuesday (June 3).
Cumberland Council staff work on identifying top five earning assets

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

Members of the authority’s business and resources overview and scrutiny committee met at Allerdale House in Workington to get an assets and disposals update on Tuesday (June 3). Councillor Barbara Cannon (St Michaels, Labour), the financial planning and assets portfolio holder, told members that the last update was given in January and they were recommended to note the draft policy as well as comment on it.
Remembering Pentecost: an important date for Christians

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Sarah Millington

The occasion also known as Whitsunday is a Christian observance that takes place 50 days after Easter. It has its origins in the Judaism tradition of the Festival of Weeks, but it also commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit onto Jesus’s apostles after his ascension into heaven. According to Acts 2 of the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus was resurrected after his crucifixion. The Bible says he spent 40 days with his apostles teaching them the word of God.
Cumbria Police to consult on use of facial recognition at Appleby Fair

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The force will be gathering views from the gypsy and traveller community on whether Live Facial Recognition (LFR) cameras should be deployed at future Appleby Horse Fairs. The technology will not be used during the 2025 event. Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, gold police commander for Appleby Horse Fair, said: "Whilst we are not deploying facial recognition during the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair, I want to gauge public opinion on its potential future use.