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Iconic steam locomotive pictured in Carlisle for anniversary special
A steam locomotive was pictured at Carlisle Station on Saturday as part of the 150th anniversary of the iconic Settle to Carlisle line. The Pepperclass A1 steam locomotive 60163 – Tornado was seen arriving at Carlisle station around 1pm on Saturday, May 31. The locomotive was hauling The West Yorkshireman excursion which ran from Bradford Forster Square to Carlisle via the Settle and Carlisle line. The journey over the Settle-Carlisle line featured on Channel 5's 'The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys' programme. The Tornado was greeted by crowds at Carlisle Station (Image: Paul Grindley) The route crosses viaducts, travels through valleys, and passes by the stunning Yorkshire Three Peaks — Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside in one of the UK's most picturesque rail journeys. The route was celebrating 150 years of the Settle to Carlisle line as well as the 200th anniversary of the railway and the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire being the city of culture for 2025. The Tornado locomotive was completed in 2008 to an original design by Arthur Peppercorn. It is the first new build British mainline steam locomotive since 1960, and the only Peppercorn Class A1 in existence after the original batch were scrapped. In 2017, the Tornado became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph on British tracks in more than 50 years. READ NEXT: Horrible Histories author Terry Deary to visit Carlisle with MW Craven | News and Star The Tornado has become a favourite on British railways since it was completed in 2008 and often carries heritage rail trips. The locomotive has also featured on both the big and small screen in Paddington 2 and Top Gear. The Tornado has featured in a number of films (Image: Paul Grindley) Cumbria welcomes numerous historic rail tours in 2025 with the county's position on the west coast mainline, its stunning scenery and it being the home of the world-famous Settle-Carlisle lines making it a favourite for rail tourists. Cumbria has welcomed many iconic locomotives over the past few years including the Flying Scotsman, the Sir Nigel Gresley and the Tangmere.
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21-05-2025
- Health
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Changes to assisted dying bill mean 'no one is obliged to take part in process'
MPs voted to insert a new clause into the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday to say that 'no person', including social care workers and pharmacists, is obliged to take part in assisted dying and can now opt out. The Assisted Dying Bill will allow terminally ill adults, expected to die within six months, to seek help to end their lives. While the legislation passed its first stage in the House of Commons last November, the bill has been subject to amendments and is no longer the same. The clause 10 amendment was put forward by the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill's sponsor the Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater. The original bill stated that no registered medical practitioner or other health professional would be under an obligation to help in the assisted dying process and would not be discriminated against if they did not want to assist. READ MORE: All you need to know as the assisted dying Bill returned to Parliament | News and Star Under the clause 10 amendment, this has been expanded to say that there is no obligation on anyone to assist in the process, providing protections to any staff who may be involved. MPs ran out of time to vote on other changes so further debate and voting will continue on June 13. Carlisle MP, Julie Minns voted against the amendment and has voiced her opposition to the bill.
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20-05-2025
- Business
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The Great North launched by northern mayors to boost jobs and prosperity
Northern mayors have launched a new partnership to boost jobs and prosperity. The Great North has been unveiled at an event in Leeds, bringing together mayors and regional leaders to unlock the economic potential of the north in key sectors such as clean energy, defence, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries. The new body is chaired by North East mayor Kim McGuinness and has been backed by the government, with deputy prime minister Angela Rayner endorsing the organisation. It aims to lead international trade missions on pan-northern investment propositions and host a new Northern Investment Summit to champion the opportunities and potential of the north's 15 million people. Opportunities identified by the mayors include an energy coast proposition down the east coast to power the clean energy revolution, a northern security corridor reaching down from Cumbria and the North East through Lancashire, and advanced materials and manufacturing corridors bringing together Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. A new report by The Great North reveals that the north could add £118 billion to the UK economy with the right investments. The initiative aims to provide the finance, skills and connectivity needed for the creative industries in the North to grow, draw international investment and tourism, and contribute to employment and economic development. Cumbria does not currently have a mayor, but plans are underway for the county to have a mayoral election as early as next year following a public consultation. READ MORE: Whitehaven woman attends garden party at Buckingham Palace | News and Star Plans for a mayor in the county have been backed by deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner as part of the government's large scale devolution plan which could see major change to local government across the country. Candidates have yet to be announced for the Cumbrian mayoral race but it is expected that all major parties will put forward a candidate. Plans for a mayor will have to be ratified by both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council in the autumn.
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19-05-2025
- General
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Newby West roundabout work 'on track' and 'progressing well' says council
Work on the Newby West roundabout are 'on track' and 'progressing well' according to Cumberland Council. A new section of the new roundabout is now open, and work teams have been removing the old roundabout, signage and lighting in preparation for the earthwork and drainage contractors to start next week. A spokesperson for Cumberland Council said: 'Works at Newby West Roundabout are on track and progressing well with traffic now moved onto the newly built section. 'We'd like to thank you for your support and patience whilst we complete these works.' The work has been undertaken as part of the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project. READ MORE: Carlisle Southern Link Road to open fully by the end of the year | News and Star The Carlisle Southern Link Road will connect Junction 42 of the M6 with the A595 to the west. The route will include new junctions linking existing radial routes into Carlisle and the proposed 10,000 home Garden Village. The 8km route will include bridges over two main railway lines and the Caldew and Petteril rivers, a network of footways and cycleways and an extensive programme of landscaping and environmental mitigation.
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09-05-2025
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Cumbria welcomes election of new pope
Roman Catholics and Christians from across Cumbria have welcomed the election of a new pope in Rome. Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church, emerged on to the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in front of a packed St Peter's Square on Thursday evening after a two-day conclave. Crowds had been joyously waving flags and chanting 'Habemus Papam', since white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel shortly after 5pm UK time on Thursday. The new pontiff is the 267th pope, becoming the religious leader of some 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe and is the successor to St Peter, who was the first. In his first words as Pope, the new pontiff told the adoring crowd: 'Peace be with you.' The news has been welcomed across the world and in Cumbria The Diocese of Lancaster, which covers the whole of Cumbria said in a statement: 'Together with the Universal Church, and with all people of good will, the Catholic Diocese of Lancaster in the UK welcomes and commends to the grace of Almighty God Cardinal Robert Prevost OSA as Pope Leo XIV, the successor of St Peter. 'Pope Leo comes to this universal ministry after many years of professed and ordained life as deacon priest and as a bishop, as a religious, and as a teacher. 'As with his predecessors we hold the Holy Father in our prayers and take courage already from the words of his inaugural address with its call for peace across humanity. 'The times we live in cry out for a fundamentally different approach to serve the world order, one led by Christ. 'Mary the Mother of God. Pray for him. St Peter. Pray for him. St John Paul II. Pray for him, Pope Saint Leo the Great, pray for him.' READ MORE: Bishop Rob Saner-Haigh named as Bishop of Carlisle | News and Star The Parish of our Lady of Perpetual Health in Carlisle, said in Latin: 'We have a pope! Let us pray for our pontiff Leo, may the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed on earth, and not deliver him into the hands of his enemies.' The Anglican Church of St Cuthbert in Carlisle also welcomed the news. In a social nedia post the church said: 'We rejoice tonight with friends from the Roman Catholic Church of St Barthelemy D'Anjou in the Loire Valley, France and our friends in the parish of The Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Carlisle. God bless Pope Leo.'
