In our view
New year brings hope for county
Published 2 January 2009
As this new year opens, there’s a danger of viewing the months ahead in bleak pessimism, anticipating only the worst of what recession can throw our way.
A Merry Christmas to all our readers
Published 23 December 2008
Not many could claim the past year as the best they’ve ever experienced. Everything from locally dismal weather to global economic crises have conspired to dampen all best efforts for optimism.
Time to make most of all opportunities
Published 19 December 2008
THE gloom surrounding news on the jobs front seems to darken on a daily basis.
Trend-bucking news is always welcome
Published 12 December 2008
At the start of 2008, few could have predicted that doom-laden words would dominate headlines and conversations: credit crunch, recession, bank bail-outs, rising unemployment.
Tacky stalls won’t draw the crowds
Published 28 November 2008
CARLISLE’S reputation as the Christmas city is undoubtedly endorsed and enhanced by its varied programme of seasonal events and activities.
Government rescue is a welcome relief
Published 21 November 2008
A WEEK is a long time in economic crisis. When decisions on government rescue deals for two crucial Cumbrian developments are promised next week, the best anyone can do is keep fingers crossed and hopes high.
Welcome ambition in toughest times
Published 14 November 2008
Credit crunch. The words have hammered down hard and often, stifling spending and making a bad situation worse.
A day to join with war hero families
Published 7 November 2008
The families and friends of those killed in war have Remembrance Monday, Tuesday and every day.
Best solution in the current climate
Published 31 October 2008
AS a future plan for efficiency, it will have its critics – efficiency plans always do. But proposed shared management by Carlisle and Allerdale councils makes uncommonly good sense.
Tragic loss but risk shouldn’t be feared
Published 24 October 2008
LAURA McDairmant’s death on an adventure holiday in Galloway was a tragedy her family and friends will never be able to accept as anything other than avoidable.
Send help to the housing frontline
Published 17 October 2008
WHAT goes up must come down. Right now thousands of Cumbrians are feeling the crushing weight of gravity crash-landing on the housing market.
Shop locally, for the benefit of all
Published 17 October 2008
Plunging share prices, the collapse of major financial institutions, and now the Government’s £500 billion bid to save the UK economy. These are incredible, turbulent times which get ever more dramatic on a daily basis, as the financial crisis continues to unfold.
Kiss, make-up and get on with the job
Published 10 October 2008
BIG rows over little differences are never worth the bitter acrimony nor the knock-on difficulties and pain they cause. Grown-ups know that.
We need the road to future prosperity
Published 3 October 2008
Motorists around Britain are well versed in enduring delays. But a wait of more than 30 years is exceptional for the most battle-scarred driver.
Cumbria deserves its own TV station
Published 26 September 2008
THE sad but all too predictable news that Ofcom is to allow ITV to cut its local news programmes spells the end for Border TV.
Be inspired by Lorna
Published 26 September 2008
CARING isn’t second nature for teenager Lorna Mulholland, it’s her instinctive first thought.
People power can enrich communities
Published 26 September 2008
SINCE the dawn of time, or however long council tax bills have been issued, people in Cumbria and the rest of the country have been given an element of choice over their public services: like it or lump it.
People power can enrich communities
Published 19 September 2008
SINCE the dawn of time, or however long council tax bills have been issued, people in Cumbria and the rest of the country have been given an element of choice over their public services: like it or lump it.
A courageous teen
Published 19 September 2008
FOR AN inspirational story look no further than Carlisle teenager Alex Walker. A kidney transplant at the age of 10 saved Alex’s life. And seven years later she is well enough to climb up Ben Nevis to raise funds for Kidney Research UK.
Deserving heroes
Published 19 September 2008
Unsung heroes whose voluntary or community work makes a big difference to others will be celebrated at the first Cumbria Community Awards on Thursday, organised by Cumbria County Council. As services diminish, isolated towns and villages struggle to survive. But these awards confirm that there’s still plenty of community spirit around.
