Readers' letters
New friendships struck up over Barker Crossing
I LIVE in Seaton and can cross Barker Crossing up to four times a day.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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We deserve full disclosure over the sacking of fireman Joe Little
I HAVE been watching with interest the case of the sacked fireman Joe Little (Times & Star, February 26).
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Flooding was a man-made problem
WE HAVE been watching the machinery hard at work in the river. Does that make us feel better? No.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Why can cars park all over the pedestrianised Wilson Street?
MY WIFE and I have recently bought a property on Wilson Street in Workington.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Our lives are shattered - please build a bridge in Lorton
I HAVE sent the letter below to Capita Symonds imploring them to not get complacent and urgently build a bridge at Lorton.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Cockermouth floods do not mean you have to ignore planning law
AFTER reading the article regarding J Edgar and Son being refused temporary planning permission in the old fire station in Lorton Street, Cockermouth (Times & Star, February 19) their comments were that they felt disappointed.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Songs of Praise was a wasted opportunity
WHAT a wasted opportunity!
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Segregating our youngsters is not the answer
WHAT next will our valiant police force come up with, to segregate our youngsters furthermore from society?
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Rethink needed over parking post flooding
IT WAS most interesting to read that Cumbria County Council is intending to use the capital which would have been used to provide parking meters in Cockermouth to carry out repairs to flood-damaged bridges.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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Crisis management is easier with hindsight
IT IS disappointing to note that Dianne Standen (letters, February 12) and others continue to criticise the transport situation between Maryport and Cockermouth, and make contributions with the principal qualification of hindsight.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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Plea to Allerdale council to reconsider arts budget cut
THIS is a copy of a letter sent to Harry Dyke, chief executive officer or Allerdale Borough Council regarding Allerdale’s arts budget cut.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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Can Shiver Me Timbers be saved?
WELL, once again we have a major attraction in Shiver Me Timbers playground that is due to go, or is it?
Last updated 1 March 2010
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The advantages of pulling down Shiver Me Timbers
HOW nice to see that Maryport Developments have the interests of Maryport at heart.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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Taxpayers should get value for money from council and police
MAY I ask of Allerdale council and Cumbria Constabulary when they are going to give council taxpayers value for money?
Last updated 1 March 2010
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National quangos should butt out
I ATTENDED a flood meeting in Papcastle on February 22, more as an observer.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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United Utilities has a moral duty to answer West Cumbrian questions
AFTER the recent floods and after writing to your newspaper before Christmas, I contacted both the Environment Agency and United Utilities.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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Doctors on the scene for major West Cumbrian incidents
THE recent flooding has been comprehensively reported.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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