Letters and columns
We’ll pay for food waste
Regarding the article by Anne Pickles on Leftovers fit for a Queen (News & Star, August 28), I would like to say that everyone is entitled to their opinions, but when it comes to an empty stomach everyone feels hunger.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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You have solved caterpillar mystery
My son found one of the super-caterpillars reported in your newspaper recently (News & Star, August 31) while working in Westnewton – and one in our garden in Seaton on Sunday.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Solution for both viewpoints
Most tenants are responsible and considerate. So are most landlords.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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But it wasn’t his fault! Tony’s just one of us... you know?
Regrets, he’s had a few – but all in all, he doesn’t worry about them too much.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Broadband no luxury
The great and the good meet at Rheged on September 18 for a one-day conference on rural broadband convened by MP Rory Stewart.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Robbie Williams is not vital
How disappointing to hear that Robbie Williams has rejoined Take That.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Daylight robbery to park at store
I was stung with a parking fine from the Maryport Co-op car park on August 3 (News & Star, August 27).
Last updated 3 September 2010
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I tried to bring civilisation to a Carlisle evening
Sitting gingerly on rickety metal chairs, surrounded by sale-priced potted lilies, box trees and hydrangeas, we were shivering in a chill breeze and sipping what passed (but only just) for cocktails.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Playing to our area’s strengths
A double dose of good news is a timely boost for west Cumbria’s economy.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Fancy a spot of duvet wrestling?
I cannot believe the fuss being made about the woman who has invented a new way of fitting a duvet into a cover.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Flying into trouble
There are sayings such as ‘measure twice, cut once’ and ‘don’t take anything for granted’.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Beware what you feed children’s brains
We are regularly being warned about fears for our children’s health.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Oops!, a tale by Gordon Brown
If you were going to write your autobiography, what would you call it?
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Rae cares – just as much as Diana
This week marked the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Hearing the news of her death has turned into one of those “where were you when...” moments.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Put councillor silence under scrutiny
In answer to a senior Copeland councillor (Coun Moore) who has called for an inquiry by the scrutiny committee into the under-writing of £125 for Whitehaven Rugby League Club, why was he silent on the £10,000 spent on Blackberry phones for himself and other councillors?
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Tribute to remarkable soldier
A military funeral attended by 600 mourners in Carlisle’s majestic cathedral – young soldier Darren Simon Foster was honoured with the dignity and pride to which he was due.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Quiet? It’s a holiday!
There’s nothing like a quiet bank holiday but these days there really is no such thing as a quiet bank holiday.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Last to finish but so proud
I was the last one to finish in the Carlisle 10k run in a time of two hours and 15 minutes but this was academic as my aim was to complete the race.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Casualties of politics continue
It’s tempting to feel sorry for Gordon Brown. One by one his old friends and colleagues are emerging from post-government woodwork to turn on him.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Don’t let Big Brother return
Ultimate Big Brother is surely the stuff of nightmares. Just when we thought we’d seen the back of this past-its-peak, pointless programme it goes and morphs into a mutant version of itself with all the freaks and crazies from past shows thrown together for one last hurrah.
Last updated 31 August 2010
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