News & Star

Don’t stop savings at sarnies

It’s the little things that count when you’re trying to save money... like halving the cost of your lunch, for instance.

Last updated 8 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Betrayal of trust in our forces

All charities to some lesser or greater degree rely on exploitation of the noblest of human emotions for their fundraising.

Last updated 7 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Put brakes on home parking fee

An Englishman’s home is his castle, just so long as he doesn’t expect to park outside for free.

Last updated 6 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Solution for both viewpoints

Most tenants are responsible and considerate. So are most landlords.

Last updated 4 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Playing to our area’s strengths

A double dose of good news is a timely boost for west Cumbria’s economy.

Last updated 3 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Tribute to remarkable soldier

A military funeral attended by 600 mourners in Carlisle’s majestic cathedral – young soldier Darren Simon Foster was honoured with the dignity and pride to which he was due.

Last updated 2 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Casualties of politics continue

It’s tempting to feel sorry for Gordon Brown. One by one his old friends and colleagues are emerging from post-government woodwork to turn on him.

Last updated 1 September 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Children deserve best start

There are few more rewarding – or challenging – jobs than that of parent.

Last updated 31 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Cash help needed for rainy days

The weather is rarely in the mood to bestow favours but even on rainy days Cumbria remains one of the most alluring of destinations.

Last updated 28 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Donation should be promoted

One of the biggest, most important breakthroughs in modern surgical medicine has been the mastering of organ transplantation.

Last updated 27 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Frontline service is a lifeline

Assurances that necessary spending cuts would avoid impact on frontline services were never accepted in entirety.

Last updated 26 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

No cash hope for Carlisle's Lonsdale

Campaigners for the restoration of the old Lonsdale cinema as a theatre and arts centre are voracious in their single-minded determination.

Last updated 25 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Exam joy may be dampened

Another record year for GCSE results – the 23rd in a row – and again students have held up their side of the education bargain.

Last updated 24 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Sitting on energy solution

Fast establishing as a national energy centre, Cumbria’s latest fuel source is at present lying untapped under Longtown.

Last updated 23 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Gardeners health and safety ban from mowing Carlisle Castle moat

Gardeners have been banned from cutting grass in the moat at Carlisle Castle – because health and safety chiefs say it’s too dangerous. (55 comments)

Last updated 22 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Support our first-time buyers

According to two sources of property tracking information, Cumbria’s housing market looks to be bucking national trends and edging out of stagnation.

Last updated 20 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Good luck for the future

Today is an important one in the lives of Cumbria’s brightest young people. Today tough, adult decisions have to be made.

Last updated 19 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Cancer trust is essential

Cumbria’s breast cancer crisis is a long way from over. But there are small signs that the beginning of its end may be in sight.

Last updated 17 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

Thoughts for those left behind

Only 20 and just three weeks into service in Afghanistan, Sapper Darren Foster is the latest Carlisle soldier to lose his life to war.

Last updated 16 August 2010
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk

News & Star comment

It’s getting grimmer up north