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NewsNews & Star (Carlisle)

Four properties for sale in Carlisle for £290,000 or less

Bishops Way, Dalston - £275,000

24 August 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Four houses for sale in Alston for £495,000 or less

Four properties for sale in Alston for £495,000 or less

20 August 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Chef promoted to board of directors as The Halston marks anniversary

A sous chef of The Halston who joined during its opening year has been promoted to the board of directors.

10 August 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Gallery of pictures as crowds enjoy the sunshine at Cumbrian agricultural show

SUMMER has brought with it the annual show season, and this weekend it was the turn of Dalston Show.

10 August 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Drink driver caught after minor road traffic accident

A MOTORIST whose car collided with a parked vehicle pm Dalston Road in Carlisle late at night was over the drink drive limit.

1 August 2026
Hexham Courant

Why reviewers rank Alston 'gem' as town's best-rated farm shop and café

Reviewers hail this "absolute gem" hillside stop‑off, Alston's highest-rated farm shop and café, as "absolutely delicious" and "100/100 for food and service".

1 August 2026
Hexham Courant

New Hexham to Alston bus route introduced in Tyne Valley

A fresh set of bus service improvements has rolled out across the Tyne Valley.

31 July 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

In-pictures: Sunshine and songs as Alston Live returns to Tyne Willows

A weekend of music, community spirit and sunshine drew crowds to Tyne Willows as Alston Live Festival returned with a packed programme of entertainment.

26 July 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Town centre pub closed since 2024 could reopen as buyer plans repairs

A prospective buyer plans to refurbish Alston’s historic Angel Inn, tackling damp and mould while retaining its use as a pub and inn.

17 July 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Large police response to emergency situation in Carlisle City Centre

A significant police emergency response is currently being seen in Carlisle City Centre, in the area surrounding Dalston Road.

15 July 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

New products hit shelves after £28m investment at Nestlé Dalston

New Nescafé frothy coffee products are finding their way onto stores nationwide - with the help of a recent £28 million investment at Nestlé Dalston.

3 July 2026
Hexham Courant

Nostalgia: Steam gala as Haltwhistle-Alston line marks 50 years since closure

With South Tynedale Railway gearing up for a two‑weekend steam gala in July, we’re looking back at 50 years since the final train ran between Haltwhistle and Alston.

27 June 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Seven-bedroom B&B and home for sale at £525,000

A seven-bedroom detached stone-built home in Alston, currently operating as a bed and breakfast, has gone on the market for £525,000.

13 June 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Past and present players help Dalston FC celebrate 20th anniversary

Carlisle’s longest standing Sunday league club (in its original form), Dalston FC, celebrated its 20-year anniversary last weekend.

5 June 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

The Dalston Fryer shortlisted for News & Star's Best Chippy 2026

THE Dalston Fryer in Dalston has battered its way into the finals of the News & Star’s Best Chippy 2026 competition, earning a place among Cumbria’s top fish and chip shops.

1 June 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Police remove 'stampede of junior steers' from A686, Eden police say

Police community support officers removed a "stampede of junior steers" from the A686 in Alston, as described by Eden police.

24 May 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Mobile speed camera vans on the M6 in Cumbria today

Operating om M6 J41 – J45, the west of Carlisle, Durdar, Dalston, the A595 between Carlisle & Papcastle, the A689 and more.

22 May 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

Police appeal after e-bike rider leaves scene of crash in Carlisle

Police are appealing for witnesses after an e-bike rider crashed into a car and left the scene near Dalston Road in Carlisle.

20 May 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

These Cumbrian pubs and former nightclub are going to auction this week

More than 40 lots of property are set to go to auction at the Halston Hotel on Warwick Road, Carlisle on May 21 at 12 noon including these pubs and a nightclub.

19 May 2026
News & Star (Carlisle)

'Enough is enough' - Anger at 99 new homes proposed for village

Plans for 99 homes in Dalston have drawn resident objections, while highways officers have recommended refusal of the current scheme.

16 May 2026

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