News & Star comment

Let's hear it for county talent

Published 13 May 2008

For a corner of England so far from the spotlight’s glare, Cumbria’s sons and daughters go on to make names for themselves in some extremely glamorous careers.

Last orders for British pubs

Published 12 May 2008

With determination and dogged stealth, the nature of British life has been under attack for years. Transformation is now almost complete.

With food and fuel increasing in price, and widespread complaints about the “credit crunch”, it is good to see that Cumbria’s tourism industry is not suffering from the general belt-tightening being experienced nationwide.

Don’t suffer in silence

Published 9 May 2008

ONCE was the time when domestic violence was accepted as a hidden crime. Not entirely condoned perhaps but tolerated as a matter solely between man and wife, partners in private conflict.

Bravery could help gamblers

Published 8 May 2008

Warren Aspinall was regarded as a hero by Carlisle United fans but his most heroic act has taken place long after he hung up his boots for the final time.

Racism has no place in county

Published 7 May 2008

Personal abuse, be it racist, religious, ageist, relating to gender or sexual orientation, reduces abusers to the basest, most ignorant of levels.

CCTV needs a fresh focus

Published 6 May 2008

When a top police officer tells us Britain’s plethora of close circuit spy cameras has done little or nothing to cut or control street crime, there’s reason to worry.

At the heart of your interests

Published 3 May 2008

For nearly 200 years Cumbrian Newspapers has served the local community. And though the world has gone through countless changes in that time, readers have always been able to rely on their local paper to bring them the latest news, events, opinion and campaigns.

County must back the Blues

Published 3 May 2008

Whatever happens at Brunton Park today, this has been a tremendous season for Carlisle United.

Caring for our heritage a skill

Published 1 May 2008

Ignorance is the major barrier to a civilised society. Forgetting the past can cause problems in the future – and we are in danger of creating some mighty headaches soon.

Use your vote for city’s good

Published 30 April 2008

The right to vote is one of the most important aspects of living in a democracy. It allows a say in how your life should be helped – not hindered – by those charged with local and national governance.

County drivers deserve better

Published 29 April 2008

When voters go to the polling booths on Thursday, they will be hoping to elect someone who can improve the issues that affect day to day life.

A brave move for all women

Published 28 April 2008

Today we report on a brave woman who has dared to speak out about the years of sexual abuse she suffered.

Which TV series do you miss the most?

Published 28 April 2008

Cumbria could still do better

Published 26 April 2008

Despite the best intentions of parents, politicians, teachers and other professionals, secondary education in Cumbria remains far less than satisfactory.

Fight for funding

Published 25 April 2008

If Britain’s elite athletes show the determination of Bethan Lishman at this summer’s Olympics they should return home with a very healthy medal haul.