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Action is needed at hospitals

At Eden Valley Hospice, staff, patients and volunteer helpers work in a happy, tranquil and positive environment.

Last updated 21 May 2012
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Olympics can inspire children

The Olympic torch is now in Britain and a rallying cry to the cream of international athletes is out, as a call to competition and camaraderie.

Last updated 19 May 2012
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First the cloud, then the silver lining. Sarah Glass from Cockermouth could only see the gloomy side when a cooking accident sliced into a finger and resulted in her left hand being immobilised in a cast and sling.

Last updated 18 May 2012
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Transport hub plan for Carlisle train station

In theory, a central public transport interchange makes sound common sense – long overdue in Carlisle, in fact.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Forgotten children of society

Girls who fell victim to Azad Miah’s predatory sex obsessions were vulnerable, desperate, rootless, lost.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Put care before posturing

Budget cuts in the National Health Service are costing nurses’ jobs and disadvantaging patients, according to the Royal College of Nursing.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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You can escape the sharks

Profiting from other people’s misfortune is a distasteful practice. It is also a lucrative one, which explains the success of loan sharks and companies which operate within the law while charging punitively high interest rates.

Last updated 12 May 2012
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Power to the local people?

It’s all about power but, according to Cumbria County Council’s environment chief, councils and residents will have no power to stop plans for hundreds of pylons appearing across our countryside.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Hard to see way out of deadlock

We’ve grown used to public service workers’ anger over budget cuts, pension adjustments and altered work terms.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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City centre must ride downturn

The shockwaves which ran through Carlisle as Hoopers announced its closure were evidence of the significance of that store to the city.

Last updated 9 May 2012
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A problem caused by poor vision

Joined up thinking would give the clue that where new family homes are being built, more school places will be needed.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Books still electric for readers

If you didn’t get a Kindle or some other e-book for Christmas, you probably own one now.

Last updated 7 May 2012
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Stickers so we’re not suckered

Nothing has caused more frustration or anger in recent years than the price of petrol. The ever-spiralling increases have left the poor motorist gasping for breath and grasping for coppers as they struggle to afford it.

Last updated 5 May 2012
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With music rights are duties too

It is good to hear that councillors have finally agreed to allow a pub in Maryport to host live music nights.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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False rape belittles victims

Cast the mind back to last autumn and the memory of menace will still be clear.

Last updated 1 May 2012
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We’ve all got to play our part

Engagement with politics isn’t easy when most of the news appears to be of the bad kind.

Last updated 30 April 2012
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Good to see shark hit hard

There is only one way to deal with loan sharks. Hit them hard, deep in their pockets, like they do to their victims.

Last updated 28 April 2012
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Be inspired by James and Emily

James Carr has been there for Emily Shutt since the beginning. A friend of the two-year-old’s parents, James drove Emily’s mum Helen to hospital when she went into labour.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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