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I know that in a recession we need to encourage more tourists. But the National Trust’s latest scheme to lure them to Cumbria would take your breath away.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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It’s not just me who wants to see a golden host
When all at once I saw a crowd... a host of short green stubby things. Even the weeds are growing faster than my daffs – yours too, no doubt.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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More home help is needed
Cumbria is a housing blackspot if you’re on a low income and looking for a home.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Dog washing machine: cruel or kind?
Great news for all pet lovers reaches us from the Japanese section of my page.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Bring out your wives!
Hello! Shortly I shall be coming among you, knocking on your doors just as you’re having tea, taking a bath or arguing with the kids, to ask if you will vote for me and my party.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Eric Martlew - good on expenses, not on defending our freedoms
As we come to the end of this shameful Parliament and Eric Martlew to the end of his time as our MP, perhaps he can hold his head higher than most in terms of the expenses scandal.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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If you’re ill... just deal with it
There have been many attempts over many years to make some sense of our beloved NHS – make it more organised, effective, efficient and less costly.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Just get rid of them
There was an episode of Yes Minister repeated this week which, 30 years on, was poignantly funny, and in which government departments were described as the tombstones of the sector they allegedly served.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Fuelling a crisis for drivers
Petrol prices are set to hit record levels very soon, according to research from the AA. Road users in Cumbria have already seen that coming.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Cuts cannot be answer
We have all seen the crisis in the financial and industrial sectors. Now we are entering the election campaign season in which all of us have an opportunity to have real dialogue with those who wish to serve us in government.
Last updated 17 March 2010
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Cinema offerings reflect city life
Some films now on general release and with good reviews and Oscar nominations are not showing at the Vue cinema. Why is that?
Last updated 17 March 2010
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Workington bridge users have to park
People complaining about not being able to get to their houses in Workington because of people parking near the bridge, leaving their cars overnight, etc when they want to get to their houses to do them up, must consider where people from the Workington side of the river are supposed to park their cars?
Last updated 17 March 2010
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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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Unofficial club spirit
Have you been given permission to wear your clothes? I mean, for all you know, they might not have come from an official supplier. We might have to take them away from you.
Last updated 16 March 2010
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Windfarm inquiry falls short
Celebration may prove to be premature but villagers in Cumwhinton have reason to feel relief today.
Last updated 16 March 2010
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Come clean on Northern Rock bonuses
Northern Rock has announced reduced losses in 2009, losing only £383 milllion.
Last updated 16 March 2010
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The hyphen that wreaked havoc throughout Britain
When I was a kid, antisocial was all one word and had a specific meaning. Then David Blunkett came along, put a hyphen in it and destroyed countless lives.
Last updated 16 March 2010
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Come and have a go at Talkin Tarn
Talkin Tarn has always been a place of quiet contemplation.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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