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Joe Mbu a threat to Workington Town
Workington Town boss Martin Oglanby has warned the return of London Skolars’ powerhouse Joe Mbu will only strengthen them further ahead of Sunday’s visit to Derwent Park (2pm ko).
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Why I remove banner eyesores at Maryport's Netherhall Corner
Whilst I cannot recall ever having used the words “slum effect” about Netherhall Corner railings, I have certainly referred to the “eyesore” they have become over the last three or four years. (2 comments)
Last updated 2 June 2011
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Binmen and posties rose to the challenges of the weather
The weather during the last five weeks has certainly brought its challenges.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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Do people really want to live in this squalor?
There seems to be a proliferation of dog owners in the Calva, Coronation and Yearl Rise areas of Seaton and over parts of Workington not aware of dog fouling regulations.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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A plea to move Workington's bus shelters
I am not sure who is responsible for the location of bus shelters in the area.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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There is still more to be done to fix broken Britain
What a sad reflection of our society was described on your front page (Times & Star, December 30).
Last updated 17 January 2011
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It is time to fight for our forests
I was rather disappointed to see only brief coverage on the Government’s eager plans to sell off our national forests to the highest bidder (Times & Star, January 7), an act which will have major implications particularly in Cumbria.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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Unbelievable study into fire efficiencies
I can't believe that the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service will embark on another study to see now efficiencies can be made.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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VAT rise affects everyone
What a fine, upstanding citizen Clare Kinrade is in sticking up for our rights (Talk of the Times, January 7).
Last updated 17 January 2011
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Vince Cable is one of the few moral men left in Parliament
It is suggested that Vince Cable has the ability to bring down the Government.
Last updated 17 January 2011
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It's driving licences that need to be reviewed
In the past three months, in this country, 27 people have died from flu.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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We must make up for 50 years of neglect of our rivers
It was interesting to read Mike Apperley’s article (Times & Star, December 17).
Last updated 7 January 2011
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More grit please, county council
In the past few weeks Britain has been covered in snow and subjected to icy conditions.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Apologies for no free Boxing Day bus in Workington
The volunteers of Workington Transport Heritage Trust would like to apologise for the lack of our usual annual Boxing Day free hourly bus service linking Seaton, the town centre and Harrington.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Emmanuel Church disappointed at events surrounding preacher Dale McAlpine
We at Workington’s Emmanuel Church are committed to our community and are disappointed at the recent event involving Dale McAlpine.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Surely one West Cumbrian rugby team is the solution?
Congratulations to Workington Town on winning the Ike Southward Memorial Trophy.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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We need action over the Asda and Dunmail Park junction
The authorities don’t seem to be doing anything about the junction of the A596 and Asda/Dunmail Park.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Brainwashed by TV ads
I was saddened to read of Michelle Steele, 23, who has breast cancer (Times & Star, December 10).
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Stand up and be counted against Government cuts
How strange in your editorial (Times & Star, December 17) that you seemingly acknowledge the inevitability of the horrendous cuts being inflicted on local services.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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Cockermouth parking system is lamentable
As a non-driving, non-business-owning resident I would like to take an overall observer's view on parking charges.
Last updated 7 January 2011
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