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Town's businesses launch crowdfunder to keep events going after Winter Droving move

Penrith BID launches crowdfunding appeal to support community events after Winter Droving moves to Carlisle for 2026, with festival held on October 24.

11 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Plans unveiled to transform historic city centre cafe into holiday lets

Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Old Engine House cafe on West Walls in Carlisle into two one-bedroom holiday lets.

11 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Former Beefeater restaurant could be converted into Premier Inn hotel rooms

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Border Gate Beefeater near Carlisle into additional Premier Inn bedrooms, with dining facilities retained for hotel guests.

11 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle City claim Cumbrian bragging rights with FA Vase win over Penrith

Carlisle City took the Cumbrian bragging rights as they defeated rivals Penrith 4-2 in the FA Vase first round.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle Carnivale to end with torchlit parade featuring giant illuminated lanterns

People are being invited to take part in a spectacular torchlit procession through Carlisle as part of this year's Carlisle Carnivale.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Man arrested after drugs warrant executed at Carlisle address

A man in his 30s has been arrested following the execution of a drugs warrant at a Carlisle address.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle United v Kidderminster Harriers - as it happened!

A recap of our live coverage as Carlisle United drew 0-0 with Kidderminster Harriers in the National League at Brunton Park...

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle's first Taco Bell to open at former Pizza Hut site next week

After months of speculation and growing anticipation, Cumbria's first Taco Bell is finally set to open its doors in Carlisle on Tuesday.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Bonnie Prince Charlie's former headquarters converted into holiday lets

Bonnie Prince Charlie's former headquarters during the siege of Carlisle has been converted into five holiday letting rooms.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Borderlands leaders celebrate five years of investment as Cumbria projects take shape

LEADERS from across the north of England and south of Scotland have marked five years of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, highlighting the impact of major regeneration projects in Carlisle, Wigt

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Five city pubs named among the best in Good Beer Guide 2027

Five Carlisle pubs, including King’s Head Inn and West Walls Brewing Co, feature in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2027 alongside other venues around Carlisle too.

10 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Free bike marking event in city aims to help police and public prevent theft

Cyclists are being encouraged to take part in a free bike marking event in Carlisle City Centre, aimed at helping prevent theft.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

New pub opens in former BrewDog bar following £200,000 makeover

Bees Knees pub opens in Carlisle’s former BrewDog bar on Botchergate, offering live music, sport, cocktails, interactive darts and drinks promotions.

9 October 2026
BBC Cumbria

Bridge reopening delayed as further damage found

Some frustrating news for drivers near Carlisle this week as Cumwhinton Bridge faces further delays to its reopening. It seems more work is needed on the parapet, so we'll have to be patient a little longer.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Plans submitted to turn vacant Carlisle commercial unit into two-bedroom home

Plans submitted to convert vacant commercial space at 5 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, into a two-bedroom home while retaining upper-floor offices and parking.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Historic 17th-century thatched cottage near Carlisle hits market for £850k

A historic 17th-century thatched home on the outskirts of Carlisle is up for sale.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer supports fundraiser for teen with rare genetic disease

Carlisle boxer Kieron Sewell launches a fundraiser for 17-year-old Jasmine Wilkinson, who has rare genetic condition MELAS.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Carlisle bar seeks approval for larger outdoor seating area with glass screens

Bar Solo in Carlisle seeks permission to expand its Botchergate outdoor seating, with nine glass screens outside the Grade II-listed County Hotel.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Historic Carlisle city centre building could be partly converted into home

A planning application has been submitted seeking to convert part of a historic commercial building in Carlisle into a residential dwelling.

9 October 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

£12.1m extra funding approved for University of Cumbria's city centre campus

Plans for the University of Cumbria's new Carlisle city centre campus have cleared another major hurdle after Borderlands leaders approved an extra £12.1 million of funding for the project, subject to

9 October 2026

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