Your letters
Carlisle bridge badly needs work
Published 3 December 2008
Regarding the story on Lund Crescent-Denton Holme Bridge (News & Star, December 1).
Chance to tackle two problems
Published 3 December 2008
Not long ago the political consensus was that the major problem facing the world was climate change.
Park and ride is the answer
Published 2 December 2008
Regarding the article ‘Student on collision course over parking’ (News & Star, November 25).
Keswick traffic plan ‘not supported’
Published 2 December 2008
I write in response to the article regarding the proposed 18-month ‘experimental’ traffic scheme for Keswick’s Market Square (News & Star, November 25).
Don’t waste time on trivial mistakes
Published 2 December 2008
After reading the article in the News & Star about the man who was issued with a parking fine in Myddleton Street (November 26), I know exactly how he feels.
Information leak was a betrayal of trust
Published 2 December 2008
Regarding David Cameron’s response to the Damian Green incident, what would his reaction have been if someone employed at Tory HQ had leaked to the press details of private discussions he had overheard?
Xmas spirit is alive at Tullie
Published 29 November 2008
RE: The Reiver’s article entitled ‘Seasonal’ city not the same (News & StaR, November 24).
Booze is virtually given away
Published 29 November 2008
I can't understand why the pubs continuously get the blame for binge drinking when everybody sees that the pubs now are virtually standing idle.
‘Rail service will be better’
Published 29 November 2008
FAR from being a step back in time, I am happy to argue that the new West Coast Main Line timetable being implemented from December 14 is a positive step forward for Cumbria following your article; “Train service is on wrong track” (News & Star, November 25).
Easy way to save us all money
Published 27 November 2008
Here we go again. Cash shortage? Let’s put up parking charges (News & Star, November 19) and most likely council tax.
Split level communication
Published 27 November 2008
REGARDING Lady Gillford House (News & Star, November 15).
Life at the mill favoured by Posh
Published 27 November 2008
IT WAS good to see your report (News & Star, November 22) regarding Victoria Beckham buying Linton Tweed, which she may use in her next designer collection.
Water power way forward
Published 26 November 2008
It is great that schools are teaching pupils about alternative energy but hopefully they are also being more realistic about building a windfarm for the school.
Time the chefs cleaned up
Published 26 November 2008
I agree entirely with Ross Brewster’s opinion concerning the frequent and increasing use of deplorably vile language on the television, especially in certain feature films and series (News & Star, November 20).
Greeting is more inclusive for all
Published 26 November 2008
It's no wonder your columnist ‘The Reiver’ prefers to remain a nameless nobody.
Sports scheme is unpopular
Published 26 November 2008
As Allerdale councillor I believe we are being bullied into this silly, unpopular and controversial scheme (proposed new stadium).
Tasers will aid public safety
Published 26 November 2008
I’VE been watching the television about the police being issued with taser guns for west Cumbria.
Action movie too fast to follow
Published 26 November 2008
WELL I think it’s happened. I think I’ve seen my last new Bond film.
Lights event in Carlisle a great day out
Published 22 November 2008
Well done to one and all for a brilliant day’s entertainment at Carlisle on Sunday, culminating in the switch on of the city’s eye-opening Christmas lights.
Guilty must pay for death
Published 22 November 2008
Congratulations, once again, to Anne Pickles for an excellently written, thought provoking, sober and succinct feature concerning the 17-month-old child known as Baby P in order to protect – as if protection is necessary – his truly worthless and squalid parents (News & Star, November 18).
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