Editorial opinion
On your marks for a fitting tribute
YOUR Times & Star is pleased to support the first ever West Cumbrian Run.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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We need a better route ahead
ALMOST four months after the floods many people remain frustrated at what they perceive to be a lack of clear direction on transport issues.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Flood-hit pupils put to a most severe test in West Cumbria
THE aftermath of November’s floods has taught us much about the resilience of West Cumbrian people.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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Workington Reds make a stand to show their ambition
IT WAS Bill Shankly, former Workington Reds manager and then boss at Liverpool, who famously said: “Aim for the sky and you’ll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you’ll stay on the floor.”
Last updated 18 February 2010
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Fresh ambition drives bridge project
AT LAST there’s the sense of urgency we’ve been seeking when it comes to building a road bridge across the River Derwent in Workington.
Last updated 12 February 2010
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It Asda be good news
NEWS that Asda is planning to open a supermarket in Workington is to be welcomed on a number of levels.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Salute to our heroes of the floods
WE ARE proud today to reveal awards to charities nominated by heroes of the devastating floods of last November.
Last updated 28 January 2010
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Cumbria farmers left high and dry after the flood
FARMERS and landowners clearly feel they’ve been left high and dry since the flood waters receded.
Last updated 21 January 2010
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Driving for the answers
WE WRITE in praise of the motorists of West Cumbria.
Last updated 14 January 2010
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True grit is getting us through
WE’VE been tested by the floods and challenged by ice and snow, but West Cumbria’s spirit continues to shine.
Last updated 7 January 2010
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We all need something to celebrate
AS WE ring out the old and ring in the new, there will be no shortage of West Cumbrians who are glad to see the back of 2009.
Last updated 30 December 2009
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Wishing and hoping for a return to normal
THE Christmas wish list in West Cumbria is longer than usual this year.
Last updated 24 December 2009
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Bridging the reality gap
THE widest gap to bridge right now is that between what people want and what they feel they’re getting in response to demands for a temporary road crossing of the River Derwent.
Last updated 18 December 2009
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Bridge these troubled waters
IT WAS quite right that the Army left Workington this week with the thanks of local people ringing in their ears. They did a fantastic job putting up the Barker Crossing of the Derwent.
Last updated 10 December 2009
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Building for the long term
FOR once, West Cumbria has got the attention of the wider world.
Last updated 3 December 2009
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Our strength will carry us through
THE waters have receded, but the scars remain.
Last updated 27 November 2009
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People power and the winds of change
WEST Cumbria faces massive challenges in the name of tackling climate change.
Last updated 19 November 2009
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We don’t want losers in Comets switch
WITH one rev of publicity, Workington Comets have raced ahead with plans to ditch their long-time link with Derwent Park.
Last updated 12 November 2009
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A slap in the face for local democracy
TO MANY people, the dispute over attendance at Broughton council meetings might appear to be little more than a local spat.
Last updated 5 November 2009
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A power of good for West Cumbria
MORE power to West Cumbria’s elbow; that has to be the response to this week’s news that a new generation nuclear power station is likely to be built at Sellafield.
Last updated 29 October 2009
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