In our view

Adults do not always know the best way

Anybody who was ever a teenager will remember how impressed they were by worthy adults preaching the merits of best behaviour. Hardly at all.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Risky plan to save Cumbria university’s future

There's no escaping the troubling truth that the University of Cumbria’s problems are huge, complex and threatening to its future.

Last updated 29 January 2010
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Cumbria is no place to hide your crimes

Cumbria Constabulary rates second nationally when measured on how it inspires confidence in the public it serves.

Last updated 22 January 2010
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Quick fixes aren’t always best option

THE consequences of this long, harsh wintry spell were always going to be pricey.

Last updated 15 January 2010
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A chance to make your voice heard

THE aspirations of a city’s population are often assumed – by politicians, economists, planners, entrepreneurs, business leaders and opportunists. They don’t always hold up to scrutiny.

Last updated 15 January 2010
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Festive wishes for a united Cumbria

Winter's challenges have thrown severe difficulties in the way of families hoping to be united for Christmas.

Last updated 24 December 2009
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Budget set for an imperfect world

No decisions on how to cut expenditure are ever made easily, whether they be necessary in the home, at work or in public services.

Last updated 18 December 2009
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Idiots ignoring the drink-driving facts

THERE are no excuses.

Last updated 11 December 2009
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Battle to secure the future of the university

Worry that the grand education plan might be unravelling is unavoidable. The University of Cumbria’s original multi-centred vision is fraying badly at the seams.

Last updated 4 December 2009
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Recovery will come from togetherness

THERE can’t be too many expressing surprise today that the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund has already topped £500,000 – only a week after the rains first hit.

Last updated 27 November 2009
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Be ready to help the flood victims

THE eyes of the country have been on Cumbria over the past 36 hours, during which the equivalent of six months rainfall in London and the south east fell on towns and villages devastated by floods.

Last updated 20 November 2009
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Vision could melt on the back boiler

The University of Cumbria’s invitation was: “Bring your dreams.” Sadly a new rider has been added now: “But not just yet.”

Last updated 13 November 2009
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New Carlisle college plans must be inspiring

Out of adversity comes triumph . . . That’s the hope for Carlisle College bosses as they rethink plans for new buildings.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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Small thanks for selfless heroes

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal this year focuses particularly on supporting injured servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and providing help for the families of those who have died.

Last updated 30 October 2009
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Natural charm has to be protected

Petitioner Timothy Hayes-Jones raises pertinent points for consideration when he questions the purpose of Carlisle’s Rickerby Park.

Last updated 23 October 2009
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Compromise is the way to progress

THE green lobby is a strong, vociferous, enthusiastic one, which forges ahead convinced it has right on its side.

Last updated 16 October 2009
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Exciting times for an ambitious city

And so it begins... on paper, at least. Carlisle is poised to take receipt of investment amounting to more than £100 million.

Last updated 9 October 2009
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Democracy comes with fire in bellies

The theory is that people power can move mountains... not to mention windfarms, ancient cobbles and unwanted boulders.

Last updated 2 October 2009
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Debate is needed on future of councils

COUNTY council leader Jim Buchanan believes Cumbria has too many councillors and admits elected members are costing taxpayers too much money.

Last updated 25 September 2009
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Much to consider over Tarn homes

TO describe plans for the development of the old Tarn End House Hotel at Talkin Tarn as divisive would be misleading, since no one has yet openly registered support for the scheme.

Last updated 18 September 2009
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