Leeds did the Blues a favour

Published 17 May 2008

I THINK Leeds United did Carlisle United a favour by keeping them in Division One.

Report gives cause for celebration

Published 16 May 2008

FOLLOWING your feature regarding the forthcoming lunch to celebrate the lives of Mossbay’s more mature residents (News & Star, May 12), I feel it necessary to clarify my personal position.

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Published 16 May 2008

I WAS recently charged £3.80 for a bottle of ordinary cider at Carlisle’s Sands Centre when attending a concert.IN THE United States of America, assimilation of ethnic diversity into whatever it means to be an “American citizen” is still their dominant goal.MANY residents and the town councillors of Silloth are at a loss as to why no notification was given to the council to allow their attendance of the opening of the Bill Johnston Memorial Garden, considering Bill had been a long standing town councillor.I WRITE on the subject of the National Health Service and wish to express boundless gratitude for significant sections of this oft-maligned organisation.

Sad passing of a champion

Published 15 May 2008

LIKE many in Carlisle, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Clarke.

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Published 15 May 2008

I WAS pleased to read John Ashton’s article about cannabis (News & Star, May 12). AS RNIB community fundraising manager, I am looking for volunteers to join my existing team in Cumbria.ACCORDING to a recent report, lie detectors may be installed in benefit offices to reveal claimants who may be telling fibs about their circumstances.

Hardly a heroic welcome back

Published 15 May 2008

Hypocrites! It has become fashionable amongst opposition politicians and some national newspapers to shout about the treatment our wounded soldiers receive and the poor conditions many of the rest have to live in when not on active service.

Ticket for lady in car shocking

Published 15 May 2008

I WAS sent a News & Star by a friend and I was absolutely shocked and horrified at one article in it about an elderly woman who was given a ticket while sitting in her parked car.

We’ll miss Ray’s knowledge

Published 13 May 2008

I WAS shocked to hear that councillor Ray Bloxham had been voted out of his position as deputy leader of the city council.

Ticketing OAP was a disgrace

Published 13 May 2008

I WAS appalled to read your report of the circumstances under which Miss Raine received a penalty notice (News & Star, May 3).

My care was extremely good

Published 12 May 2008

After being attended by Cuedoc recently I was admitted as an emergency by ambulance to the Cumberland Infirmary.

Will Carlisle beat Leeds in the play-offs?

Published 12 May 2008

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Published 10 May 2008

IS THE Lake District safe in the hands of the National Park Authority?REGARDING the story about the disabled lady who fell asleep in her car and was given a ticket by a traffic warden because her disability badge was displayed upside down (News & Star, May 6).IN 1999 my wife, granddaughter and myself embarked on a project during which we visited Carlisle to see the Botchergate Post Office – the site of the first roadside post box in mainland Britain. Since then, we have tried to obtain a first-day cover (FDC) issued on August 9 1990 in celebration of this event, but without any luck.MAY I, through your columns, thank those who voted for me in Belah Ward during the recent elections for Carlisle City Council. IS NEW Labour’s goose finally cooked?

Get post office feedback in

Published 10 May 2008

NOW that the local elections have taken place, Post Office Ltd is resuming its consultation on closures in the Cumbria area.

Labour needs a Field of dreams

Published 10 May 2008

WHAT can we do with Gordon?

Volunteers impact on profession

Published 9 May 2008

I HAVE recently met a man who is an accomplished drystone waller, hedge layer and true nature lover.

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Published 9 May 2008

ROGER Liddle, chairman of Cumbria Vision, has expressed concern about the criticism in the editorial of the News & Star (April 18), that the agricultural aspect of economic life in Cumbria had been overlooked in the new Cumbria Vision strategy set out at its Economic Summit 2008 conference.WHY is the general public berated for wasting energy and for failing to spend in the High Street? IN REPLY to the OAP’s tax plight as mentioned in the News & Star (May 2), I have to keep reminding myself that a Labour Government is in power.

Ridiculous plan

Published 8 May 2008

I am absolutely amazed that unions can condone cuts in pay for their members. Watch out Carlisle City Council workers, you are next.

Council will be called to justify actions

Published 8 May 2008

HAVING followed, for over a year, via this newspaper’s columns and elsewhere, the story of Carlisle City Council’s readiness to proceed with plans to redevelop Rickergate against the wishes of its residents, I wish to express my view.

Designed for glory of God

Published 8 May 2008

I was interested to read your reporter Dave Gudgeon’s feature on Wreay Church’s refurbishment, and re-opening for worship (News & Star, May 1).