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Katy B to perform at Torch Relay

14 May 2012

Carlisle is set to stage an event not to be missed on Wednesday, 20 June, when it hosts a free Evening Celebration as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

Tour of Briatin Returns to Carlisle

26 April 2012

Britain's biggest professional cycle race returns to city after seven year absence. The Tour of Britain will return to Carlisle this September, as the city hosts the start of Stage Four of the race on Wednesday 12th September.

Park and Ride to JLS

17 April 2012

Details have been announced about official park and ride plus shuttle bus services which will be run to help ease traffic congestion in Carlisle when boyband superstars JLS perform at the city's Bitts Park on August Bank Holiday weekend.

Dive in and sample the waters

30 March 2012

From this April, anyone wishing to practice the sport of open water swimming will be able to register to use Talkin Tarn as a training water.

Talkin Tarn achieves national accreditation

14 February 2012

Talkin Tarn Country Park has been awarded a national accreditation, making it one of only 40 official Country Parks in England.

The Happiest Place in the UK

9 February 2012

"We've always known Carlisle's a great place, live, work and visit. This property survey shows that Carlisle is a friendly city, something which I'd whole heartedly agree with. It's great that the city is getting this kind of national recognition..."

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle achieves Four-Star status

7 February 2011

The AA has awarded three more Hallmark Hotels with a four star rating describing the hotels as attractive, the food as outstanding and the staff as up beat and attentive.