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Tony Blair’s left barking up wrong tree

How interesting to read in the News & Star on Saturday, September 4 that Tony Blair has admitted in his book that he got something wrong.

Last updated 9 September 2010
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Big flaw in bus services

It seems that recently there has been quite a shortage of small low-floor buses which operate the town services and urban areas of west Cumbria.

Last updated 9 September 2010
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Just let police do their job

The bewildering news that the security of our country seems on the surface to be the least of this coalition Government’s priority is deeply worrying.

Last updated 8 September 2010
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Amy's article on her battle with ME (News & Star, August 21) illustrates how those people with the illness less severely still have a lot to be thankful for, despite the difficulties they face individually in managing their life.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Tony Blair has no place in history

Tony Blair really should stop talking because every time he opens his mouth he reveals what a waste of suit he really was.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Bird killers must be punished

I have always been in favour of capital and corporal punishment and this barbaric act of the slaughter of hens and geese in an allotment (News & Star, September 1) by low-life scum should get the latter if caught – which is highly unlikely.

Last updated 6 September 2010
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What job is there for us?

I totally agree with the comments by Ray Thompson on the lack of workers’ rights (News & Star, August 31).

Last updated 6 September 2010
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We’ll pay for food waste

Regarding the article by Anne Pickles on Leftovers fit for a Queen (News & Star, August 28), I would like to say that everyone is entitled to their opinions, but when it comes to an empty stomach everyone feels hunger.

Last updated 4 September 2010
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You have solved caterpillar mystery

My son found one of the super-caterpillars reported in your newspaper recently (News & Star, August 31) while working in Westnewton – and one in our garden in Seaton on Sunday.

Last updated 4 September 2010
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Daylight robbery to park at store

I was stung with a parking fine from the Maryport Co-op car park on August 3 (News & Star, August 27).

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Put councillor silence under scrutiny

In answer to a senior Copeland councillor (Coun Moore) who has called for an inquiry by the scrutiny committee into the under-writing of £125 for Whitehaven Rugby League Club, why was he silent on the £10,000 spent on Blackberry phones for himself and other councillors?

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Last to finish but so proud

I was the last one to finish in the Carlisle 10k run in a time of two hours and 15 minutes but this was academic as my aim was to complete the race.

Last updated 1 September 2010
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Just tell us where to catch the bus

Well done Cumbria County Council, you have managed to save money on some of your subsidised bus routes, the 71 route Silloth/Anthorn to Carlisle being one of these.

Last updated 31 August 2010
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Workers have few rights

I'm a construction worker living and working in Carlisle and I am growing more and more concerned about the lack of long term employment in the area, although I dare say this problem is not limited to this area or industry.

Last updated 31 August 2010
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No logic in land of astrology

With reference to Rosalind Gibb’s three interviewees on astrology (News & Star, August 24); it’s not the fact that they make a few bucks peddling their nonsense that annoys me.

Last updated 28 August 2010
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HSE not to blame for Carlisle Castle grass cut ban

In response to your article on grass cutting at Carlisle Castle (August 21), I can confirm that there is no guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that prevents it.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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Find way of cutting Carlisle Castle grass

Regarding your story about the decision to curtail grass cutting round the castle walls because of the perceived danger to workers (News & Star, August 21).

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Tony Blair’s generous gesture

I read the opinions expressed in ‘Your Voice’ (News & Star, August 18) concerning Tony Blair’s decision to donate profits from his forthcoming political memoir to the Royal British Legion, of which I am both a member and a poppy appeal collector.

Last updated 23 August 2010
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Money saving tips for the coalition Government

I would like to give this coalition government a few ideas on how Britain can save billions without hurting anyone.

Last updated 21 August 2010
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Insult to private landlords

As a private landlord in west Cumbria it was interesting to read the comments regarding “greedy” landlords.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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