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3 days ago
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What biscuits are made in Carlisle's McVitie's factory?
To celebrate National Biscuit Day 2025 (Thursday, May 29) the News & Star had an exclusive tour around the oldest biscuit factory in the world, which just happens to be on our doorstep. The home of Carr's and McVitie's biscuits, among others, has been part of the Carlisle landscape for almost 200 years. It produces 246 different products and even enough bourbon biscuits to go around the earth two times a year. But do you know exactly what products are made inside of it? We have compiled a list of 10 of our favourite biscuits that are made in Carlisle. Bourbon Creams Custard Creams Ginger Nuts Tasties Coconut Rings Digestives Mini Chocolate Digestives Nice Biscuits Shorties Fruit Shortcakes Carr's Table Water Crackers (classed as savoury biscuits) A selection of McVitie's biscuits (Image: Newsquest) When asked how he was celebrating National Biscuit Day 2025, Mark Ebdon, Carlisle's factory general manager said: 'Every day is National Biscuit Day for us!' In celebration of the day, McVitie's also revealed new original research. The Great British Biscuit Audit by McVitie's saw 2,000 British adults polled and revealed that Chocolate Digestives once again take the crown as the UK's favourite biscuit. When it comes to dunking, tea remains the favourite at 45 per cent. The News & Star's exclusive tour of inside the factory will be published this weekend.
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6 days ago
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Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Maryport wins News & Star award
MARYPORT'S own Graham Eyes High Class Butchers has been crowned by News & Star readers as the region's Best Butchers, Deli or Farm Shops 2025. Graham Eyes was set up four years ago in Cumbria and has 22 shops across the north of England, however, its Maryport shop has taken away the first prize. Dominic Hinsley, the area manager across Cumbria, was 'elated' to be informed about the win while enjoying a relaxing day off. He said: 'Oh, that's amazing! I'm elated. 'We've had great support. Anthony, Susan, Shirley and I would like to thank all our customers. 'The customers have been really positive, wishing us luck and saying it was well deserved. They were chuffed for us to even reach the final. This will definitely put us on the map. 'As I said in the previous interview, we're a real community hub here. People come in for a crack and to see what's going on – it's somewhere for people to go.' The voting display at Graham Eyes. (Image: Supplied)READ MORE: Ten finalists in News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' award revealed To express thanks to the customers, Dominic and the team will be celebrating the win with free samples from their BBQ range all week. From Thursday, May 29, there will also be a 20 per cent discount on Cumberland sausages for two weeks. 'It's a way to give back to the customers,' said Dominic. Not only did Dominic want to thank the customers, but he also commended everyone else who reached the final. 'Everyone in retail knows it's a tough but rewarding job. Congratulations to all the other finalists and nominees too!' Graham Eyes High Class Butcher's in Maryport is located on Curzon Street. It is open 365 days a year. They also have locations in Whitehaven, Alston and Bowness.
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23-05-2025
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Football club's summer gala attended by nearly 6,000 people
A grassroots football club near Carlisle has enjoyed a 'brilliant' summer gala, which was attended by nearly 6,000 people. Warwick Wanderers AFC, who are based at Warwick Bridge's Downagate, hosted their popular annual summer gala on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The club was founded by former chairman Kevin Dobinson in 1997. A Warwick Wanderers AFC girl's team pose for a picture with their medals (Image: Supplied) The 2025 summer gala was attended by 2,380 players from across Cumbria, Southern Scotland, and Northumberland, and around 6,000 people across the weekend. Nick Stobbs has been organising the annual gala for 17 years, and after the latest event, was on hand to discuss the success of the weekend and changes that had been made for the first time in over 20 years to make the gala more efficient and inclusive. He said: "We had a record number of players over the weekend, and we expect that the footfall was about 6,000 across the whole event. Players enjoy a spin on one of the gala's amusement park rides (Image: Supplied) "We were really lucky with the weather, and we changed the format this year for the first time in over 20 years. "We automated the gala with an app called Tournify, so everyone could see the live scores and group standings instantly after each round, and that kept everyone engaged. "We wanted to be more inclusive as well, so this year we made the gala longer. "Historically, two out of the five teams in the round robin group stage would go through the knockout stages, but this year, first and second went into a 'Champions League' competition, and third and fourth went into a 'Europa League' competition. (Image: Supplied) "We doubled the number of teams in the knockout stages, meaning we had double the number of winners, and we ended up giving out 1,400 out of the nearly 2,500 players who attended, which was brilliant. "We had more players up on stage receiving their medals, and that was one of the highlights of the weekend." Nick was also keen to thank the gala's main sponsors, Lloyd Motor Group, who have already committed to supporting the club's 2026 gala. Subscribe to the News & Star today and get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device - Click HERE
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23-05-2025
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Last chance to nominate Cumbria's 'Best Chippy 2025'
PEOPLE are urged to nominate their favourite place for a chippy tea in the News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' awards. Online nominations will close on Sunday, May 25 with the ten finalists being revealed on Tuesday, May 27. Cumbrians are being asked to get behind their favourite. It could be newcomers to the scene or shops that have been serving up tasty golden fish and fluffy chips for decades. Following this, readers will then be able to vote for the county's 'Best Chippy 2025' by picking up editions of the News & Star between Monday, June 2, and Saturday, June 14 with the winner set to be announced on Monday, June 23. Speaking after its launch, Joy Yates, regional editor for Newsquest Cumbria asked readers to support their favourite. READ MORE: Peel's Family Butchers in Workington nominated for 'Best Butchers' award She said: 'We are delighted to be once again looking for our Best Chippy. In 2024, this was one of our most hotly contested promotions and I'm excited to see who claims the honour this year. 'Do you have a go-to place for your favourite chippy tea – whether that be fish and chips, battered sausage or pies – and where do you stand on mushy peas! 'Who would you place in the top 10? Show your favourites you appreciate their offerings and nominate them right now. You've got until Sunday, May 25 to make someone's day with a nomination.' To put forward your chippy head to
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21-05-2025
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FLASH SALE: Our new £3 subscription offer as Hughes reign unfolds
Mark Hughes is here to stay - and the News & Star is today launching a new flash sale to ensure you don't miss a word of our coverage of the crucial new era ahead for Carlisle United. Our coverage of the Blues under the head coach will remain as comprehensive as ever despite the fall into the National League. And as United build up to 2025/26 you can read every word of our in-depth coverage for just £3 for the next THREE MONTHS - or get 40% off a full year's subscription. Subscribing for £3 for three months - a major discount on our regular price of £4.99 a month - will keep you covered throughout a vital summer of decision-making and a month into the new 2025/26 season as the Hughes reign begins to unfold, and other key decisions take place under the new head of football operations Marc Tierney. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Or, you can choose to stay covered for a full year for just £31 - a 40 per cent discount on our normal annual price. That will give you unlimited access to our coverage until this time NEXT season, when the Cumbrians will have - fingers crossed - hopefully bounced back to the EFL at the first attempt. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Taking out a digital subscription is easy - and is the best way to ensure you don't miss a word of our award-winning coverage of the Blues. A subscription gets you exclusive access to all the detailed stories which go deeper than the articles which remain free to read, such as our popular live match blogs and news. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Here are some examples of the things our growing number of subscribers have been able to read exclusively in recent times. BIG MATCH VERDICTS - Our in-depth take on the latest United game NOSTALGIA - Last season subscribers enjoyed our weekly 50th anniversary series on the Blues' historic 1974/75 top-flight season, while next season there will be a new nostalgia series, as well as one-off nostalgia articles BIG INTERVIEWS - When we speak in detail to a major figure from United's past or present, subscribers can enjoy the resulting feature first PLAYER RATINGS - Back this season, our player by player assessment in each United game AUDIO FEATURES - Listen to our pre-and post-match interviews with United's head coach and hear the questions we're asking him, as well as one-off specials, such as interviews with United's owners and players OPINION - Including Jon Colman's regular Saturday column on the latest hot topics, and one-off comment pieces ANALYSIS - Every Monday we delve deeper and highlight several aspects of the latest game and the bigger picture at United CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Taking out a digital subscription also gets you a better browsing experience, with fewer adverts, quicker loading times, exclusive use of our ad-free app - as well as the knowledge you are supporting our detailed and award-winning journalism on the Brunton Park club. Our £3 for 3 months and £31-a-year offers are open for a limited time, so don't miss out. For terms and conditions, plus FAQs, click HERE To subscribe, click HERE or tap the 'Subscribe' button at the top of the page.
