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Did we catch you in the crowds at this years Lowther Show? Story and Video: https://bit.ly/2w4LVHM

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Did we capture you in our pictures at Dalston Show 2018? Story and video: https://bit.ly/2KToZjU

Celebrity Big Brother line-up: Carlisle Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett confirmed. What do you think of the line-up? Story: https://bit.ly/2Mnkini

It may be holiday time for some - but not for the crown court. Check out the latest criminals to be put Behind Bars http://ow.ly/mEJ630lnPzE

See how Cumbria Constabulary engaged crowds in the city centre this weekend. Story and Video: https://bit.ly/2P9tiLw

Carlisle's ex-Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett gets engaged - one week after meeting her boyfriend. She also responded to rumours surrounding Celebrity Big Brother. Story: https://bit.ly/2P5nId6

A Carlisle woman given a suspended sentence for her part in a drug dealing operation - which also involving a 14-year-old boy - has been spared jailed, despite breaching her punishment for a second time Story: https://bit.ly/2w5XQVt

A young woman was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery at a Carlisle newsagents. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses Story: https://bit.ly/2OwR1Ux

Police in Carlisle caught their latest 'pursuit' on camera this weekend - which involved them chasing a sheep around the city Watch the dashcam video here: https://bit.ly/2BcOQng

Rail passengers are being warned to expect a 3.5 per cent fare increase next year. This would increase the annual cost of getting to work for many long-distance travellers by more than £150 Story: https://bit.ly/2MfHVyj Would you be happy to pay more for your rail travel?

Police received multiple reports of "sextortion" in Cumbria this weekend. It's a cyber crime in which a victim is lured into performing sexual acts online but unknown to the them, the acts are being recorded - they are then extorted for money Story: https://bit.ly/2MhkqVz

Shoppers in Carlisle don't want to see House of Fraser close its doors and hope new ownership will help secure its future in the city Story: https://bit.ly/2w65KP0 Do you hope that the department store stays?

The News & Star's Carlisle office is having some problems with the phone lines this morning. If you are trying to contact us, please do so via email initially. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Motorists travelling into or out of Carlisle on the A595 are going to experience delays for longer - as roadworks at Cardewlees have been extended Story: https://bit.ly/2BgFBCX

Police probe after man attacked by woman in Carlisle Story: https://bit.ly/2nwVdIz

A mum-of-four who illegally claimed more than £30,000 in benefits has been given her final warning by a judge Story: https://bit.ly/2KM3lxS

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