Talkin Tarn – use it or you will lose it

Published 9 May 2008

THE prospect of Talkin Tarn losing its boats is unthinkable to anyone who knows and loves Brampton’s country park.

Victims must not suffer in silence

Published 9 May 2008

ONCE was the time when domestic violence was accepted as a hidden crime. Not entirely condoned perhaps but tolerated as a matter solely between man and wife, partners in private conflict.

City can’t afford to say no to growth

Published 1 May 2008

AND so we’re off! Not yet running perhaps but the acquisition of properties to enable Carlisle’s long awaited Renaissance, can now at least move Rickergate regeneration from the starting blocks.

Carlisle needs its own orthodontist

Published 24 April 2008

THEIR dental treatment may be excellent but hundreds of children in north Cumbria are in no mood to show off their smiles.

No vision without our rural industries

Published 17 April 2008

WHAT is Cumbria Vision? The name should be a bit of a giveaway – a forward-thinking organisation designed to improve life and business in Cumbria.

Solution is in best interests of county

Published 10 April 2008

WHERE there’s a will there’s a way. And today, as more comfortable breathing begins again across Cumbria, there’s knowledge that a will to serve the best interests of this county has forged a route through conflict.

No time to make hasty decisions

Published 3 April 2008

IMPROVEMENT. Transformation. Renewal. Persuasive language can be a way of selling something rather less palatable than the sales pitch suggests.

Time to call time on our drinking culture

Published 28 March 2008

DETAILED statistics mapping the extent of alcohol-related illness in Cumbria call for more than disapproving condemnation of reckless youth and irresponsible behaviour.

Government simply doesn’t care, Iris

Published 20 March 2008

IRIS Whiting’s life is set to change radically. A gently socialising country village existence is about to be traded for one of isolation and hardship.

Progress not known at this address

Published 13 March 2008

IF it were an exclusively rural issue it would be bad enough but the relentless determination to close post offices, in spite of obvious public opposition, will hit many more than those people fearing for their remote country communities.

Norma betrayed by an uncaring system

Published 6 March 2008

THE frequently repeated, depressing adage that there’s nothing much to grow old for is one we’re constantly told we must fiercely challenge.

School achievement comes with support

Published 29 February 2008

SCHOOLS Minister Andrew Adonis is “acutely concerned” about the high number of failing schools in Cumbria. It’s safe to say he’s not the only one.

School achievement comes with support

Published 28 February 2008

SCHOOLS Minister Andrew Adonis is “acutely concerned” about the high number of failing schools in Cumbria. It’s safe to say he’s not the only one.

Bluetongue: Action is needed now

Published 21 February 2008

THERE’S a wing and a prayer feel to warnings that bluetongue, should it reach Cumbria, would be infinitely more devastating than foot and mouth disease ever was.

Thanks to you, we are leading the way

Published 7 February 2008

IN an ideal world, progressive health care services would come from a proactive partnership of enthusiastically involved community, specialist medical expertise and enabling NHS management.

Finally, recognition for unsung heroines

Published 31 January 2008

Serious hole in the road repair budget

Published 24 January 2008

FROM potholes to moneypits... Cumbria’s roads just get worse and worse.