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No mercy for Carlisle shoppers
Following the article on Staples and Matalan car park. We were given a ticket for parking in a disabled space without a disc.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Cursing Stone to blame
In response to comment “Don’t let our hopes die too” (News & Star March 3) referring to the collapse of the Renaissance scheme, the last sentence in the article was ‘the worst possible scenario for us all is to find ourselves in 20 years time wondering “if only....”.’
Last updated 13 March 2010
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No-one more gullible than average Labour voter
On Friday March 5 the Inevitable Bird – as opposed to the Venerable Bede – suggested that, with a general election around the corner, UKIP supporters clamour for the votes of the gullible, hopefully attracting them away from the Tories.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Let’s ban smoking at hospitals
Regarding smoking at hospitals. Apparently, it isn’t illegal but it should be.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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BBC should provide high quality shows in minority areas
If the BBC is looking to wield the axe in order to save money, it could cut back on the programmes which centre around antiques and cookery.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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We need socialist alternative to beat sleaze
Despite David Cameron’s young, clean image, they’re still the same old Tories, financed by the shady billionaires whose interests they serve.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Lessons in how to be an MP
Michael Foot’s death is an immense loss. His principled manner and passionate oratory characterise a kind of politics that many would like to see more of today.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Renaissance: What an insult to taxpayers
When the ruling Conservative/Liberal Democrat alliance on Carlisle city council abrogated their elected responsibilities to this unelected body (Renaissance) to oversee the future of our city, they insulted the people who had elected them as councillors to act on our behalf.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Happy now, do-gooders?
How long must the people of this country be subject to the whims and fancies of the actions of the “do good brigade”
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Why Carlisle council loan was not paid back
In response to the letter from Malcolm Craik headed “Why wasn’t loan paid” (News & Star, February 22) the answer is quite a simple one.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Do your research over fluoride in water
In his letter (News & Star, February 19) Mr Benson has exposed the global warming movement for what it is, a global tax-raising endeavour on behalf of a group of people intent on a global economic and monetary agenda.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Sainsbury's plan: Make the right decision
With “the Renaissance” now in such turmoil and looking less and less likely that anything of great benefit to the people of Carlisle will come out of it.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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UKIP clamouring for votes of the gullible
With a General Election around the corner, UKIP supporters clamour for the votes of the gullible, hopefully attracting them away from the Tories.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Botchergate facelift is necessary
I am in full agreement that the Botchergate area needs cleaning and brightening up.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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What a tasty visit to Carlisle
We recently visited Carlisle as part of a learning exchange, funded by the Grundtvig programme of the European Union.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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More football clubs will follow Portsmouth
It is sad to see a football club like Portsmouth with its glorious traditions having to go into administration.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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All teeth, no chance of a bite
Big pensions, top wages, millions of new homes, an end to wars, free prescriptions, free dental and sight tests, the abolition of student fees.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Land use law ignored?
I have become intrigued by something called land use law which states that if land has been used for a particular purpose over the years then it must retain that use.
Last updated 2 March 2010
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Who’s looking daft now?
I wonder if all those who were at meetings for City of Culture are wishing they had stuck with their pulpits, shops and lecture halls.
Last updated 2 March 2010
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Parking meters beaten by floods
The Cumbria County Council decision to repair our footbridges instead of installing parking meters is good news for all of us who dreaded the prospect of those metal monsters arriving on our main streets.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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