Kate Middleton topless photos: Let's move on

Get over it. Our economy is in crisis, jobs and wages are shrinking and were sitting through the worst series of X Factor ever.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Where’s the logic in closing our schools?

Last week we were told we should all have conservatories, this week, we learn funding for our schools should all change.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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The thickness of Dave

THIS week’s page has been pulled together at the last minute I’m afraid and I’ve been ploughing my way through a small rainforest of brochures for extruded plastic environments.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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We have to say no to nuclear dump

The answer must surely be no. Multi-billion pound plans for an underground nuclear waste dump in the west of the county must be turned down by Cumbria’s policy makers.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Come back soon please

IT WAS fantastic to see the Africa Express pull in to Carlisle train station and to hear the amazing sounds of the musicians on board.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Legacy has to be a more positive outlook

LEGACY, it’s a word that you only really hear in sitcoms that poke fun of politicians and PR people.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Flying the flag for le fashion

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Eel be back next year

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Paralympics 1, The Simpsons 0

I’m enjoying the Paralympics more than the Olympics. Some of the races have been fantastic, goalball is fascinating and wheelchair basketball is gripping (amazing, considering I hate the professional version played by overpaid giants in the US).

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Time to get the lifebelt

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle, slip, slap, slop. That’s the sound of Prime Minister David Cameron trying to put some fresh gloss on a poorly constructed and badly battered cabinet.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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British cycling: It's got more gold than a gangsta rapper

The global domination by team GB of all things to do with pedalling and rowing has spread to Cumbria.

Last updated 9 August 2012
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On the run from Olympic Games

The French say they would have staged it much better and accuse our all-conquering cyclists of using “magic wheels” to beat their best pedal pushers.

Last updated 9 August 2012
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Big cat spotted by yeti

Is there some crazed wild beast stalking the wilderness of Cumbria?

Last updated 9 August 2012
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It is the taking part that counts

There are only two sections to the nation’s newspapers and news reports: the Olympics pages and the latest grim news on the economy.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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I’ve got a good idea children... let’s get bored

It was Monday when my eldest (he’s 10) said: “This summer holiday is going exactly as I wanted it to... slowly.”

Last updated 26 July 2012
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I know how to get away from Olympics coverage

Notice how I’ve avoided any mention of the Olym- DOH!

Last updated 26 July 2012
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A white paper on who to upset next

I’m not sure who this coalition government wants to upset next.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Buried treasures on our coastline

Plans have been drawn up to improve Maryport harbour – but they don’t go far enough.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Drivers can help keep roads safe

More than 70 motorists were caught offending by Cumbria police during a recent road safety campaign. (6 comments)

Last updated 12 July 2012
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