Your letters
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Published 28 August 2008
AS an ex-union member I fully support the poorest paid public sector workers in their fight to get a decent wage, and all other poorly paid workers and I wish them well, but what does annoy me is the excessive salaries, perks and benefits that the union leaders receive and double inflation rises they have got.
Alley gate not political tool
Published 28 August 2008
I WRITE in reference to a letter from former city and county councillor Ralph Aldersey in the News & Star, Thursday August 21.
How can this not beat the car?
Published 28 August 2008
IF you happen to be an ancient “steam buff” the sight and sound and smell of a super railway engine from yesteryear is always an exhilarating experience.
Winning endorsement of competition
Published 27 August 2008
COUPLE of years ago I spent some time at a comprehensive school with a group of 12 to 13-year-olds to promote the wearing of cycling helmets.
Remembering ‘Half Mast’
Published 27 August 2008
HAVING worked at Maryport station in the 1950s, I can confirm that stationmaster TW Edgar’s nickname was “Half Mast” (News & Star, August 23).
Waving the red squirrel flag
Published 26 August 2008
METHINKS my Lord Meikle [re: Letters, Saturday, August 15 – Neil Macmillan, of Meikle Boturich, Dunbartonshire] doth protest too much.
GCSEs aren’t getting easier
Published 25 August 2008
AT THIS time each year I become very frustrated at the comments made that school results are only getting better because exams are getting easier.
Holidays with fun, and sun
Published 25 August 2008
I READ Anne Pickles’ column about that ever present subject, the weather, with interest (News & Star, August 19).
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Published 25 August 2008
Re: your story Cars In Their Eyes – Thousands enjoy classic motors on display at Dalemain.DURING my three weeks in the Cumberland Infirmary’s Maple D ward in September 2005 an incident took place that now appears to raise a laugh or two when told.REGARDING the article in the News & Star about flash floods in Carlisle, it would help the situation if the city council cleaned out the drains and gullies on a regular basis.
Help with replica of station
Published 23 August 2008
THIS picture of Maryport station in its heyday may assist the town’s Model Club in creating a replica of the former station buildings (News & Star, August 20).
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Published 23 August 2008
THROUGH the News & Star I would like to thank three local boys who helped me find my cat.AN APPEAL to the people of Cockermouth. I am writing this letter to see if anyone can help me find anything out about my sister Jacqueline Eaton. IF CARLISLE’S central medical unit was to be situated in Denton Holme it would mean everyone except Longsowerby and parts of Morton would have to get two buses.AS A comparatively recent convert to mobile phones I have to confess that I think they are actually rather good. Texting is my “bag” so I must agree that overuse of the speech facilities in public is trying (News & Star, August 20).I WOULD like to state my disgust at Carlisle Housing Association being allowed to demolish very good homes on Seatoller Close in Morton, Carlisle, when many people are having their homes repossessed during the credit crunch.
A brave move to stage show
Published 23 August 2008
DESPITE all the unsettled dreadful August weather the annual Skelton Show was held and favoured with a wonderful day.
Dearer parking not the answer
Published 21 August 2008
THE Government has just recognised the need to outlaw age discrimination in its new Equalities Bill. Benefits. What benefits? (Letters, August 14).IN spite of the wet summer, thousands of visitors are still heading to western Lakeland to enjoy our wide open spaces.THE recent case of the 16-year-old Lee-On-Solent boy who blew the roof off the garden shed while making “do it yourself” fireworks shows how dangerous this sort of thing can be.
Castle Way is ruining Carlisle
Published 21 August 2008
YORK is an historic city; it attracts four million visitors a year.
Erect gates fairly across city
Published 21 August 2008
I WRITE to say thank you for your report on the eight new sites for alley gates (News & Star, August 7).
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Published 20 August 2008
WE have a reputation in this wonderful country of ours for accepting what we are told by people “in authority” is actually good for us. We are not by nature, a rebellious race, nor are we the type of people to take to the streets in mass protest.THE American Lemelson Institute has listed the mobile phone as “the world’s most hated modern tool,” and I’m thinking of joining the fight-back.
Railway hand bills still retained
Published 20 August 2008
I READ your story concerning the railway poster (News & Star, August 13) with interest.
Echoing praise for hospital
Published 20 August 2008
I WOULD like to echo the sentiments contained in ‘Staff take time to care’ (Letters, August 13).
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