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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

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King To Speak About Slavery With Unflinching Honesty But No Apology Expected

The King will speak about slavery with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders but is not expected to offer an apology..

1 Nov 2026

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Third Weekend Of Protests In France As Youth Led Rallies Sweep Europe

Hundreds of thousands of protesters inspired by frustrated high school students have taken to the streets .

1 Nov 2026

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Burnhams Government Failing To Deliver Change SNP Westminster Leader Claims

Andy Burnham’s Government is “failing to deliver the change he promised” on living standards, the SNP has said..

1 Nov 2026

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Evacuees From Russian Occupied Oleshky Reunited With Relatives In Ukraine

Travellers wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags stepped off buses.

1 Nov 2026

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More Than 100 Arrested Outside US Embassy After Supporting Palestine Action

Hundreds of people took part in the protest in Nine Elms, south-west London, on Saturday.

1 Nov 2026

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Michael Carrick Expects To Remain In Charge Of Man Utd For Roma Clash

Michael Carrick is expecting to still be in charge of Manchester United for Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Roma and said he is looking forward to preparing for the game at Old Trafford..

31 Oct 2026

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City Of London Chief Ian Thomas Named UKs Most Influential Black Briton

The chief executive of the City of London Corporation Ian Thomas has been named the UK’s most influential black person in this year’s Powerlist..

31 Oct 2026

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320000 Join Nationwide Protests In France In Reduced Turnout Says Government

The French government has estimated that 320,000 people protested nationwide on Saturday in demonstrations focused on high living costs, fewer than in previous demonstrations..

31 Oct 2026

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