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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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King To Appear On Sir Elton Johns Rocket Hour Radio Show On Apple MusicShowbiz

King To Appear On Sir Elton Johns Rocket Hour Radio Show On Apple Music

The King and Sir Elton John have recorded an hour-long special episode of the singer’s Apple Radio show Rocket Hour, which will air on the monarch’s 78th birthday on Saturday..

12 Nov 2026
Milburn Says Changes To Tackle Treatment Of Neets Will Not Be Pain FreeNews Updates

Milburn Says Changes To Tackle Treatment Of Neets Will Not Be Pain Free

Changes to how out-of-work young people are treated will not be “pain-free”, Alan Milburn has said as he acknowledged some would lose out on financial support under his plans..

12 Nov 2026
Record Breaker Harry Kane Continues To Strive For More SuccessSport

Record Breaker Harry Kane Continues To Strive For More Success

Harry Kane believes even his recent Ballon d’Or win will not stop him feeling like he has to prove himself..

12 Nov 2026
Ed Miliband I Deeply Regret 2015 Interview With Russell BrandNews Updates

Ed Miliband I Deeply Regret 2015 Interview With Russell Brand

Ed Miliband has said he deeply regrets appearing on Russell Brand’s web show after he was accused of “cosying up” to the shamed comedian during his 2015 leadership campaign..

11 Nov 2026
Poundlands Future Hangs In Balance As Administration Deadline LoomsNews Updates

Poundlands Future Hangs In Balance As Administration Deadline Looms

The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer..

11 Nov 2026
Poundlands Future Hangs In Balance As Administration Deadline LoomsBusiness

Poundlands Future Hangs In Balance As Administration Deadline Looms

The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer..

11 Nov 2026
Scot Killed In Krakow Shooting Named While British Teenager Remains In HospitalNews Updates

Scot Killed In Krakow Shooting Named While British Teenager Remains In Hospital

A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been identified as one of the six people killed in the Krakow shooting..

11 Nov 2026
Consultants In England Pause Upcoming Strike ActionNews Updates

Consultants In England Pause Upcoming Strike Action

Consultants in England have paused industrial action and will not walk out at the end of the month, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said..

11 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.

Run by volunteers from across Cumberland, we pride ourselves on providing informative programming for the people of Cumberland by the people of Cumberland.

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