Thursday, 18 March 2010

News & Star comment

Reform crackpot thinking

Apparently, the North West has a much higher number of NHS beds and hospitals per head than other parts of the country.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Culture in the right ownership

Finally the nail was hit on the head. Carlisle, city of culture, showed what it was made of.

Last updated 15 March 2010
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Someone who cares is priceless

There comes a time in every life when light at the end of a tunnel is what’s needed most – a lucky break, a good turn, someone caring enough to see clearly through paralysing problems.

Last updated 13 March 2010
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Thanks to Cumbrian mothers

Mothering Sunday gives opportunity for reflection on all that has been shared, sacrificed and selflessly given by the most important women in all our lives.

Last updated 12 March 2010
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Too many idiots on our roads

Remarkably, there are still drivers who regard speed cameras as personal challenges, beating them as marks of honour, being caught by them an outrageous affront.

Last updated 11 March 2010
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Sarah Bryant was let down by failings

It really shouldn’t be difficult to understand that soldiers sent to war should first be fully trained and properly equipped.

Last updated 10 March 2010
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Get back to basics with kids

Young people in general suffer badly for the sins of the few. They too are victims of antisocial behaviour and street disorder.

Last updated 9 March 2010
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Strike not clever in hard times

Hundreds of civil servants in Cumbria were today joining up to 27,000 across the country in a national strike over redundancy pay.

Last updated 8 March 2010
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Hospital in unfair situation

It is, in many people’s view, unsavoury, smelly and disgusting. It damages health and frequently kills.

Last updated 6 March 2010
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Disperse but listen to youths

First the good news. Dispersal orders issued by police in Workington town centre are proving effective.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Welcome help to move on

The physical and emotional scars left by November’s floods are hopefully beginning to heal in west Cumbria.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Don’t let our hopes die too

It now looks more than likely that the Carlisle Renaissance scheme is dead.

Last updated 3 March 2010
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Slow road to pothole progress

It’s enough to drive you mad. Not only are our roads like something from a bombed out, war-torn state, but we’re shelling out hundreds of thousands of pounds in court cases caused by their conditions,

Last updated 2 March 2010
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Development solution needed a lot sooner

Jigsaws usually need patience, a keen eye and a sense of perspective.

Last updated 1 March 2010
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Be caring without cost cuts

Penrith pensioner Nora Smith is an inspiration. Her sprightly attitude at the age of 81 should remind us all to value our senior citizens.

Last updated 27 February 2010
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Calling all the music fans’ help

The recent floods that ravaged west Cumbria prompted many acts of heroism at the time – and in the weeks that followed.

Last updated 26 February 2010
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Banking bonuses a scandal

The alternative world of bank bonuses – personal reward for spectacular failure – thrives defiantly.

Last updated 25 February 2010
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Heed the warnings on fells

When the alarm is raised, they drop everything and rush willingly to risk their lives.

Last updated 24 February 2010
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Dismiss independents at your peril

Independent and fringe party candidates once provided the entertainment element in any general election campaign.

Last updated 23 February 2010
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Hoaxers have had their day

High on the list of things which are hard to comprehend is the pleasure some people gain from making hoax calls to the emergency services.

Last updated 22 February 2010
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