Ian Duncan
@ianaduncan.bsky.social
Photojournalist and writer living life on the edge ... of the Lake District...
Just watched some gameplay of the latest Call of Duty game and the designers must have been under the influence of hallucinogens as it looks like a version of Stranger Things and needless to say I won't be buying #CODBlackOps7...
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Just watched some gameplay of the latest Call of Duty game and the designers must have been under the influence of hallucinogens as it looks like a version of Stranger Things and needless to say I won't be buying #CODBlackOps7...
Totally loving Battlefield 6 which I believe has put the fun back into the FPS game after recent disappointments that are Call of Duty. Seriously considering not paying this year's Call of Duty tax #CODTax for the first time in more than 20 years (but in the end I will probably relent) 🤣🤣🤣
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Totally loving Battlefield 6 which I believe has put the fun back into the FPS game after recent disappointments that are Call of Duty. Seriously considering not paying this year's Call of Duty tax #CODTax for the first time in more than 20 years (but in the end I will probably relent) 🤣🤣🤣
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Jennings Brewery gets new kit and an assistant brewer
JENNINGS BREWERY… MD Chris France with the 11 new fermentation vessels… JENNINGS Brewery in Cockermouth has taken delivery of 11 new fermentation vessels to help expand capacity and mak…
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October 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Recreating a shot 35 years later – Ricky Warwick in Carlisle
Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts at The Brickyard in Carlisle. Picture: Ian Duncan. In July 1990 I had just started smuggling my camera into gigs when I first saw a performance by The Almighty…
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September 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Demo and counter demo
DEMONSTRATIONS… There were two opposing demos in Carlisle city centre on Saturday – one was pro-immigration and the other against it – which faced each other around the market Cross in Englis…
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September 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Duchess of Kent RIP
Front page coverage of the royal visit by the Duchess of Kent during her visit to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria in the edition of March 29, 1995. She visited Furness General Hospital, the new Magist…
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September 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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£1m contract: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543926...
Tender goes out for nearly £1m to run Penrith extra care housing scheme
The chance to run a Penrith extra care housing scheme with a contract worth nearly £1million was put out to tender this week.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
£1m contract: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543926...
Councillors go against officer's advice: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543935...
Planners approve plans for 33 new homes in Carlisle area
Plans for more than 30 homes in the Carlisle area have been unanimously approved despite being recommended for refusal by officers.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Councillors go against officer's advice: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543935...
Alterations approved: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543931...
Listed Dalston hotel can be altered after plans unanimously approved
A listed Dalston hotel can be altered after the plans were unanimously approved by councillors this week.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Alterations approved: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543931...
Today's blog post: ian-duncan.co.uk/2025/09/03/j...
Jennings Brewery
REVIVAL… Jennings Castle Brewery in Cockermouth… The brand was revived earlier this year and employs around 15 people… The tap room… Picture: Ian Duncan As well as doing a series of portraits…
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September 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543459...
Council leader to be quizzed on accommodation for asylum seekers
The leader of Cumberland Council will next week be quizzed on the subject of accommodation for asylum seekers within the council area at a meeting…
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September 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543459...
Council facing financial challenges: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543619...
Cumbrian council to hear of progress on 'financial challenges'
Councillors are set to get a progress report next week from a panel which was set up following council’s receipt of Extraordinary Financial…
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September 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Council facing financial challenges: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543619...
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543617...
'Dental desert' fears across north and west Cumbria
The lack of NHS dental provision in north and west Cumbria and the so-called ‘dental desert’ is set to be discussed at a meeting in Carlisle…
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September 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543617...
£10million contract: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543281...
Decision to award contract for work to support people with health issues
A decision to delegate the authority to award a contract up to the value of £10million will be made next week.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
£10million contract: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543281...
Today's blog post: ian-duncan.co.uk/2025/09/02/j...
Jennings Brewery’s head brewer
REVIVAL… Jennings Castle Brewery in Cockermouth… The brand was revived earlier this year and employs around 15 people… Head brewer Buster Grant… Recently the former Jennings Brewery brand in …
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September 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543470...
Council leader to be asked if members will face criminal checks
A member of the public will get the chance to ask whether or not Cumberland councillors will be subjected to criminal checks, a move recently…
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September 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543470...
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543465...
Lamppost flag issue to be raised at council meeting
The issue of lamppost flags is due to be raised at a meeting in Carlisle next week.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Question to be asked next week: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543465...
Plans for more than 30 homes: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543279...
Plans for more than 30 homes in the Carlisle area could be decided this week
Plans for more than 30 homes in the Carlisle area could be decided this week.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Plans for more than 30 homes: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543279...
Hotel could be altered: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543254...
Alterations proposed to 18th Century hotel
Alterations could be carried out at a listed Dalston hotel if the plans are approved by councillors this week.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hotel could be altered: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543254...
Hopes for alcohol licence: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543258...
Coffee and wine bar owner hoping to get premises licence for alcohol
An owner of a Whitehaven coffee and wine bar are hoping to get a premises licence for alcohol at a hearing this week.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hopes for alcohol licence: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2543258...
No asylum seekers housed in hotels in Cumberland: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2541212...
New figures show no asylum seeker hotels in north and west Cumbria
New figures show that there were no asylum seekers housed in hotels in the Cumberland Council area as of March and June this year.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
No asylum seekers housed in hotels in Cumberland: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2541212...
Application to vary premises licence at west Cumbrian rugby league club: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2541209...
Rugby league club hopes to vary conditions of premises licence
A west Cumbrian amateur rugby league club is hoping to vary the conditions of its premises licence.
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August 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Application to vary premises licence at west Cumbrian rugby league club: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2541209...
Patients could get a new bus route to help them get to see their doctor: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540740...
New bus route to bring more people to see their doctor at Carlisle surgery
A proposed new dedicated bus route which will make it easier for people to get to see their doctor has been welcomed by campaigners and staff at a…
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August 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Patients could get a new bus route to help them get to see their doctor: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540740...
New city centre bar which is already open: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540553...
Carlisle city centre bar and café wins planning permission
Plans to change a shop into a Carlisle city centre shop into a new bar and café have been approved by planners at Cumberland Council.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
New city centre bar which is already open: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540553...
Office extension approved: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540182...
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August 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Office extension approved: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2540182...