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CRFM presents

Swing Into Christmas

  • Saturday 19 December 2026 · 2–4pm · Doors 1:30pm
  • The Box Arena, Carlisle · Miss Pearl & a Michael Bublé tribute
  • £10 seated · £7.50 standing · Ages 18+
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Meghans Father To Be Tagged After Court Appearance Over Child Sex Abuse ImagesNews Updates

Meghans Father To Be Tagged After Court Appearance Over Child Sex Abuse Images

The Duchess of Sussex’s father will be subject to home detention and electronic tagging following his release on bail after appearing in a US court accused of possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls..

7 Nov 2026
Andy Farrell Wants More From Ireland Despite Big Win Over ArgentinaSport

Andy Farrell Wants More From Ireland Despite Big Win Over Argentina

Andy Farrell challenged Ireland to be more ruthless after they swept aside Argentina with a 42-12 bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship in Dublin..

7 Nov 2026
Burnham To Look At Rape Trial Changes To Back Victims After Brand ConvictionNews Updates

Burnham To Look At Rape Trial Changes To Back Victims After Brand Conviction

Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and “get the conviction rate up”..

7 Nov 2026
Monty Done TV Horticulturalist Presents Last Gardeners World After Two DecadesShowbiz

Monty Done TV Horticulturalist Presents Last Gardeners World After Two Decades

TV horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show..

7 Nov 2026
75 Organisations To Attend Protest March Against AI Data CentresBusiness

75 Organisations To Attend Protest March Against AI Data Centres

Campaigners have said 75 organisations are set to protest against AI data centres in Scotland as charities demand “a proper public consultation” on plans..

7 Nov 2026
Meghans Father Arrested By FBI In US Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Material   ReportsNews Updates

Meghans Father Arrested By FBI In US Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Material Reports

The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported..

6 Nov 2026
Six Arrested After Shocking Bonfire Night Violence Leaves Officers InjuredNews Updates

Six Arrested After Shocking Bonfire Night Violence Leaves Officers Injured

A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night..

6 Nov 2026
Russell Brands Actions Horrifying Says Burnham As He Praises VictimsNews Updates

Russell Brands Actions Horrifying Says Burnham As He Praises Victims

Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian..

6 Nov 2026

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CRFM is the community radio station that covers Cumberland. We broadcast on 102.7FM in Carlisle and across Cumberland online and on our app. We are committed and focused on the wellbeing and interaction with our local community.

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