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Joe's scheme a safe bet
I’m closely following the progress of the Carlisle businessman who is looking to build the city’s first casino and ice rink complete with restaurant.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Government plans another foreign invasion
The Daily Mail will be furious! The Government is planning to invite thousands of foreigners to our great nation to carry out specific, specialist work.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Let’s ban smoking at hospitals
Regarding smoking at hospitals. Apparently, it isn’t illegal but it should be.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Penrith - soon to be twinned with Pyongyang
Interesting times taking place down in the People’s Republic of Penrith (PRP).
Last updated 11 March 2010
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BBC should provide high quality shows in minority areas
If the BBC is looking to wield the axe in order to save money, it could cut back on the programmes which centre around antiques and cookery.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Spend on 3D? There's nothing worth watching now
So you want to watch telly? Do you want it LED? Flat screen? Surroundsound? Blu-ray? High Definition?
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Too many idiots on our roads
Remarkably, there are still drivers who regard speed cameras as personal challenges, beating them as marks of honour, being caught by them an outrageous affront.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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We need socialist alternative to beat sleaze
Despite David Cameron’s young, clean image, they’re still the same old Tories, financed by the shady billionaires whose interests they serve.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Lessons in how to be an MP
Michael Foot’s death is an immense loss. His principled manner and passionate oratory characterise a kind of politics that many would like to see more of today.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Marriage matters
Love and marriage “go together like a horse and carriage”. Having one without the other – pulling a cart without the horse, is hard work.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Sarah Bryant was let down by failings
It really shouldn’t be difficult to understand that soldiers sent to war should first be fully trained and properly equipped.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Renaissance: What an insult to taxpayers
When the ruling Conservative/Liberal Democrat alliance on Carlisle city council abrogated their elected responsibilities to this unelected body (Renaissance) to oversee the future of our city, they insulted the people who had elected them as councillors to act on our behalf.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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6 Music is BBC best
What a sad week it’s been for fans of BBC 6 Music following the announcement the digital station will be axed next year.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Happy now, do-gooders?
How long must the people of this country be subject to the whims and fancies of the actions of the “do good brigade”
Last updated 9 March 2010
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I can’t hear the argument for the shouting mob
We’re in grave danger of talking ourselves out of the freedoms, protections and democratic privileges we have held so dear for centuries.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Get back to basics with kids
Young people in general suffer badly for the sins of the few. They too are victims of antisocial behaviour and street disorder.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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A man of substance
When former Labour leader Michael Foot died on Wednesday aged 96 he was widely praised for his principles – but not for his political skill.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Can we all say ciao to potholes?
Might this be one for Dragons’ Den?
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Why Carlisle council loan was not paid back
In response to the letter from Malcolm Craik headed “Why wasn’t loan paid” (News & Star, February 22) the answer is quite a simple one.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Beep then birdsong are most popular tones
A new poll suggests that birdsong is the most popular alarm tone, after the traditional beep.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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