Your letters
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Published 13 May 2008
DURING the run-up the local elections, I opened my door to a guy who without formal introduction or visible identity, asked me the question: “Will you be voting for the XXX candidate in the forthcoming local election?”ZERO tolerance “New York style” is coming to our nation’s capital and to a street near you.MAY I correct two points in your ‘Society’ feature (News & Star, May 8)?
We’ll miss Ray’s knowledge
Published 13 May 2008
I WAS shocked to hear that councillor Ray Bloxham had been voted out of his position as deputy leader of the city council.
Ticketing OAP was a disgrace
Published 13 May 2008
I WAS appalled to read your report of the circumstances under which Miss Raine received a penalty notice (News & Star, May 3).
My care was extremely good
Published 12 May 2008
After being attended by Cuedoc recently I was admitted as an emergency by ambulance to the Cumberland Infirmary.
Will Carlisle beat Leeds in the play-offs?
Published 12 May 2008
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Published 10 May 2008
IS THE Lake District safe in the hands of the National Park Authority?REGARDING the story about the disabled lady who fell asleep in her car and was given a ticket by a traffic warden because her disability badge was displayed upside down (News & Star, May 6).IN 1999 my wife, granddaughter and myself embarked on a project during which we visited Carlisle to see the Botchergate Post Office – the site of the first roadside post box in mainland Britain. Since then, we have tried to obtain a first-day cover (FDC) issued on August 9 1990 in celebration of this event, but without any luck.MAY I, through your columns, thank those who voted for me in Belah Ward during the recent elections for Carlisle City Council. IS NEW Labour’s goose finally cooked?
Get post office feedback in
Published 10 May 2008
NOW that the local elections have taken place, Post Office Ltd is resuming its consultation on closures in the Cumbria area.
Volunteers impact on profession
Published 9 May 2008
I HAVE recently met a man who is an accomplished drystone waller, hedge layer and true nature lover.
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Published 9 May 2008
ROGER Liddle, chairman of Cumbria Vision, has expressed concern about the criticism in the editorial of the News & Star (April 18), that the agricultural aspect of economic life in Cumbria had been overlooked in the new Cumbria Vision strategy set out at its Economic Summit 2008 conference.WHY is the general public berated for wasting energy and for failing to spend in the High Street? IN REPLY to the OAP’s tax plight as mentioned in the News & Star (May 2), I have to keep reminding myself that a Labour Government is in power.
Ridiculous plan
Published 8 May 2008
I am absolutely amazed that unions can condone cuts in pay for their members. Watch out Carlisle City Council workers, you are next.
Council will be called to justify actions
Published 8 May 2008
HAVING followed, for over a year, via this newspaper’s columns and elsewhere, the story of Carlisle City Council’s readiness to proceed with plans to redevelop Rickergate against the wishes of its residents, I wish to express my view.
Designed for glory of God
Published 8 May 2008
I was interested to read your reporter Dave Gudgeon’s feature on Wreay Church’s refurbishment, and re-opening for worship (News & Star, May 1).
BNP blame game
Published 7 May 2008
I AM really the pleased the BNP did not win any seats in Carlisle in the local elections.
Let us just watch the talent
Published 7 May 2008
THE TV talent show programme, Britain’s Got Talent could be an entertaining programme if the acts weren’t constantly interrupted by irritating shots of Ant and Dec giggling and gesticulating off stage.
Planning begins for the next fair in town
Published 7 May 2008
ON BEHALF of the Cockermouth Georgian Fair Organising Group, I would like to thank the many thousands who came to help us celebrate on Saturday – we estimate that more than 14,000 filled our town during the day.
Join the ranks of famous fiction writers
Published 6 May 2008
I AM looking for potential science fiction or fantasy writers who may live in the local area. We are running a contest called L Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest to give new science fiction writers the chance to make it into the big time as writers.
We would use buses if we could afford them
Published 6 May 2008
As a car driver, I must bear some of the responsibility for the declining rural bus services of which we hear so much.
I hate to watch this trailer trash
Published 6 May 2008
I BELIEVE the BBC’s infamous programme trailers are now 10 years old.
Pictures brought back memories
Published 5 May 2008
I WRITE regarding your article of Cumberland motoring history regarding the 1902 Peugeot numbered AO 1 (News & Star, April 4).
