This Week in Carlisle

Carlisle is buzzing with a mix of excitement and activity this week! The magnificent Carlisle Cathedral's historic organ is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration, a project that promises to preserve a significant piece of our cultural heritage. On the sporting front, Carlisle United has secured a dramatic late victory against Braintree Town, with Cameron Harper scoring the winning goal, much to the delight of fans and the chagrin of the Braintree manager. The team is looking strong as they head into a crucial part of their season, and there's also a new young forward, Ephraim Yeboah, joining the squad. In the world of local business, David's restaurant has been crowned the "best restaurant in Carlisle" on TripAdvisor, and Blackwell Bites has made it to the finals for Best Sandwich Shop. Our local farmers are also celebrating a successful week with store cattle fetching impressive prices at the market. For those interested in property, a spacious six-bedroom home has hit the market for £345,000. There's a touch of glamour with a famous luxury train set to visit the city, and a local boxing star has claimed another professional win. However, not all news is positive, as a crack has been found in the Millennium footbridge, leading to its closure, and the council will be discussing an increase in rats. In more positive community news, the Mayor has reopened a popular visitor attraction for the season, and the Teenage Market is set to showcase young traders and performers, alongside live music. The city also has a vibrant cultural scene with a heavy metal band and a card collecting show happening this weekend. Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Carlisle this weekend has been released. Finally, in some rather sad news, this week's death notices from the News and Star have been published.