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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Police issue warning after crashes on dangerous Cumbrian road
EDEN Police are urging the public to take care following incidents on a dangerous Cumbrian Road. The police are reminding people of the dangers on the A686 at Hartside Pass. They are issuing this statement following recent weekend road traffic collision casualties. In a Facebook post, the Eden Police said: "If you are enjoying A686 Hartside Pass today be prepared for whatever may be around the next hairpin. "Sadly we have had recent weekend RTC casualties - please do not become another statistic - Arrive home safe after your grand day out."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
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Carlisle United reveal new home kit
Cameron Harper, left, and Sam Hetherington, right, join fans in modelling the new home kit (Image: Umbro / CUFC Blues Store) Carlisle United have revealed their new home kit for the 2025/26 season. The Cumbrians confirmed the design of the home strip in an announcement on Wednesday evening. The Umbro kit - the look of which had been widely leaked on social media in recent days - features blue, white and red vertical stripes. Advertisement It appears to be a home version of the famous 1994/95 'deckchair' away strip, whose green, red and white striped design became iconic. Carlisle will wear the home equivalent at Brunton Park in the new National League season which gets under way on August 9. It replaces the 2024/25 version, which was an homage to the famous blue, red and white 'toothpaste' kit which Carlisle wore in the mid-1970s, including their 1974/75 season in the First Division. The new home shirt is accompanied by blue shorts, with red and white trim, and blue socks. It again features Aqua Pura as United's main shirt sponsor, after the Cumbrian mineral water firm recently extended their deal with the club for another three years. Advertisement Story Homes continue as back-of-shirt sponsors, with Komatsu Forest again taking sleeve sponsorship. The new home kit is available to buy online straight away, and also goes on sale in the Blues Store to season ticket holders from 12pm on Thursday. United have increased the price of a shirt this season, with an adult shirt now costing £48. Children's shirts are £37. The new home kit striped design, left, mimics the pattern of the famous 1994/95 'deckchair' away kit (Image: Umbro-CUFC / News & Star) Other prices include adult shorts at £21 and adult socks at £12, with children's shorts £17 and children's socks £10. Advertisement Toddler kit (shirt and shorts) is £40, with a baby kit (shirt and shorts) also £40. United have also revealed their lime green home goalkeeping kit. Prices for goalkeeping kits are the same as the outfield kit. The club's new away kit will be unveiled at 6pm next Wednesday. The Blues did not comment on the leaked images of the kits ahead of the home kit's launch, which featured players such as Cameron Harper, Sam Hetherington, Dan Hopper and Callum Whelan, as well as supporters wearing the new home top. Speaking ahead of the launch, the club's chief executive Nigel Clibbens said: "The purchase cost of shirts paid by the club has increased this year again. After holding prices last year and absorbing as much of this year's increase as we could, we have had to raise the price this time. Advertisement 'Each year we look very closely at the cost paid by fans and benchmark against other clubs and they still remain in line or lower than most.' Retail manager Stef Mclean said United were "thrilled" with the new designs and believed fans would "love them."
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Red Arrows set to fly over two Cumbrian locations this weekend - find out where here
THE MUCH loved Red Arrows are due to fly over Cumbria this weekend - with many Cumbrians sure to try and catch a glimpse. The Red Arrows, the much loved aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force will fly over two Cumbrian locations this Saturday, June 21 - as they travel from RAF Aldergrove to RAF Mildenhall. The team are due to fly over Lake Windermere at 11.01pm and then onto Whitehaven at 11.06am on Saturday morning. The fly path over Cumbria (Image: RAF Military Airshows) The timings and routes of the Red Arrows may change due to weather or other requirements.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Staycation 'hotspot' is crowned as British trend soars and it's not Cornwall
'Holiday hopping' is a growing travel trend among Britons and one UK region in particular has been singled out as the ultimate hotspot for its natural beauty and historic landmarks The emergence of a new travel trend has seen one UK region enjoy renewed popularity. The trend known as 'holiday hopping' has Britons booking consecutive stays at multiple holiday cottages to maximise their time off. The new staycation trend is leading to a surge in multi-destination bookings ahead of summer 2025, reports holiday letting provider, Looking into their booking data, the provider reports that multiple regions in the UK have distinguished themselves as 'holiday hopping' hotspots, but one is the standout winner. Cumbria is the UK's top region for holiday hopping adventures with its abundance of national treasures including the clear waters and mountains of the Lake District and historic sites like Hadrian's Wall. READ MORE: Charming market town in the Lake District has quirky museum and is perfect for solo trips Located in the heart of Cumbria in the north west of England, the Lake District is one of the most picturesque destinations in the country. One of the most prominent features of the District is Scafell Pike - the 978 metre-tall mountain that is the tallest in England. Cumbria is well known for its mountains as 10 of England's tallest mountains are all located in the Lake District. But beyond the lakes and mountains that first come to mind with the mention of Cumbria, the region has plenty to offer hungry and rest-seeking holidaymakers. According to Cumbria is an enticing destination for food-focused travellers. Here, foodies can 'indulge in local delicacies such as Cumberland sausage and visit one of the many farmers markets or independent cafés or restaurants'. For the uninitiated, Cumberland sausage has been a local specialty for around 500 years and is notably sold in a coil rather than links. It is defined by a unique blend of spices is typically longer and thicker than other sausages. Another Cumbrian specialty is Cumberland sauce which is the perfect complement for cold cuts. The savoury and fruity blend combines red currant jelly, mustard, salt, pepper, cloves, orange peel and port. The letting provider also makes note of the top destination pairings for summer 2025, listing Cumbria and North Yorkshire as a winning combination. North Yorkshire came in second on the provider's list of top UK holiday hopping hotspots for its dramatic cliffs and Viking history. Other great destination pairings for staycationers to consider include North Cornwall and West Cornwall and Norfolk and Suffolk. Suffolk promises 'a tranquil escape with its golden beaches, nature reserves, and charming countryside' according to the letting provider. The holiday hopping trend's rising popularity mirrors a shift towards more meaningful, responsible travel. The flexibility, freedom, and the chance to provide valuable support to multiple local businesses along the way is of great appeal to travellers. Top 5 regions for holiday hopping in the UK Cumbria North Yorkshire Suffolk The Highlands North Devon
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Health
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Man who 'would be dead' without charity appeals for donations amid funding shortfall
A CUMBRIAN man who says he 'would have died' without the help of the air ambulance when he was involved in a brewery explosion last year has urged people to donate to the organisation. The appeal comes following news that 2025 fundraising appeal for the vital Great North Air Ambulance Service has fallen behind target. The charity, which provides life-saving care to critically ill and injured people across the North of England and the Isle of Man, relies on donations from the public to remain operational. Unfortunately, their appeal, which helps fund the service, has failed to reach the same level of success as previous years. Leigh Taylor, a 44-year-old from Seaton, was working on May 13, 2024, when he was engulfed by a fireball and badly burned in a blast at the Tractor Shed Brewery in Workington. Speaking about how the air ambulance helped him that awful day, Leigh said: 'Last year I was involved in an accident at work, an explosion and I was in a critical condition, the air ambulance responded, air ambulance Doctor Patrick Duncan was the first one to respond, he responded in a vehicle and put me in an induced coma. 'I was flown to Newcastle RVI with 40% burns to my body; my legs, hands and face and they were basically the first link in the chain that saved my life that day.' 'I would have died; without a shadow of a doubt I would have died without them. 'I wouldn't have got to the RVI where they have a specialist burns unit, I wouldn't have got there in time on a road ambulance.' In April, Leigh visited the GNAAS' base, where he had the opportunity to discuss his incident with Dr Duncan and find out more information about what happened in the aftermath. Appealing to people to donate to the charity, Leigh said: 'I would just appeal to people to think (about donating). I had always given 5p in a charity bucket or something for the air ambulance always given loose change, but go and directly donate: five, ten, twenty pounds I would ask people to consider that because if you're like me you never know. 'You never think it's going to be you until it's you, I'd just ask people to spare a thought for that and give what they can to the air ambulance.' It currently costs £9.3m a year to fund the service, which equates to just over £25,200 per day. Joe Garcia, interim chief executive officer at GNAAS, said: 'The past few years have been challenging for GNAAS, and as time goes on, our aircraft are aging and the cost of running this service is increasing, whilst charitable support across all charities is dropping. 'In 2024 we were predicted to run at a deficit and go into our limited reserves just to keep us flying, and we don't want history to repeat itself.'
