Letters and columns
Come and have a go at Talkin Tarn
Talkin Tarn has always been a place of quiet contemplation.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Bulger killer Venables was just a child
I was disheartened by the miserable, uncharitable, blinkered response of the people question for Your Voice (News & Star, March 8).
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Hands off the bra dryer
Cumbria’s district councils spend much time and energy encouraging their citizens to recycle. Another body is taking a different approach: don’t buy stuff in the first place.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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And now the football hot stuff
How many puns related to the themes of Carlisle United and heat can be crammed into a few sentences?
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Chaplains help the sick
Your correspondent Mike Bird must spend his days trawling through the National Secular Society’s website for brickbats to hurl at those poor deluded souls who have the temerity to believe in the existence of God.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Culture in the right ownership
Finally the nail was hit on the head. Carlisle, city of culture, showed what it was made of.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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The fringe benefits
Everyone is saying that the General Election is going to take place on May 6 and looks too close to call.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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No mercy for Carlisle shoppers
Following the article on Staples and Matalan car park. We were given a ticket for parking in a disabled space without a disc.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Cursing Stone to blame
In response to comment “Don’t let our hopes die too” (News & Star March 3) referring to the collapse of the Renaissance scheme, the last sentence in the article was ‘the worst possible scenario for us all is to find ourselves in 20 years time wondering “if only....”.’
Last updated 13 March 2010
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The physics whisperer
It’s been a rip-roaring week for bits of useless information. Carla Bruni and her high-heeled hubby Nicolas Sarkozy are both having affairs – Oo la-la.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Be private on worldwide web
After the recent murder of teenager Ashleigh Hall by a Facebook imposter, many parents will be questioning the safety of their children on this site.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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No allure in Las Vegas
Alan Yentob gets all the best jobs in all the best places – but then his privileged, position of serious seniority at the BBC means he would, wouldn’t he?
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Wedded bliss in Emmerdale
Every struggling soap resorts to a wedding for a ratings boost – and Emmerdale (ITV) has struggled more than most lately.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Someone who cares is priceless
There comes a time in every life when light at the end of a tunnel is what’s needed most – a lucky break, a good turn, someone caring enough to see clearly through paralysing problems.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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No-one more gullible than average Labour voter
On Friday March 5 the Inevitable Bird – as opposed to the Venerable Bede – suggested that, with a general election around the corner, UKIP supporters clamour for the votes of the gullible, hopefully attracting them away from the Tories.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Political battle
Despite lethargy in the current polls, there’s a head of steam building up in the country for a change of government as the television debate between the big three parties approaches.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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A mother’s tale of rags to riches
All fingers and thumbs – every one of them swollen and sore. Ah yes, those were the days.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Thanks to Cumbrian mothers
Mothering Sunday gives opportunity for reflection on all that has been shared, sacrificed and selflessly given by the most important women in all our lives.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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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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