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Praise for 'excellent' Pencil Bay project

The Scottish Sailing Institute's controversial new project has won praise from reader George McCree... "At the same time it will provide an enlarged picnic and recreational area for visitors, improving what is at present an untidy and unsightly corner, it will not detract from the view in any way."

Published: Wednesday, 2nd April, 2008 11:00

Texas support for Pencil Bay campaign

I read on your website the article about Save the Pencil and wanted to comment. I want him to know that he has support from concerned people all the way in Texas!

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 11:10

Big boy chased by big bird! - Cochrane's Column

WHAT started out as one of those ‘And Finally..’ quirky stories about an owl on the loose has turned a tad serious.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 11:00

"Why I voted against sheltered housing wardens"

There has been a lot of press comment, much of it adverse, on the decision by NAC to remove the warden service from sheltered housing complexes. Of course such a decision is bound to raise emotions, but it was not a decision that was taken lightly nor does it place our vulnerable tenants in jeopardy, as some people claim. In recent years NAC has increased its spending on services for the elderly. In the current year, such spending will be £7million more than in 2003, a significant increase, not a cut, in elderly services.

Published: Tuesday, 18th March, 2008 09:00

David Walker on new catholic sins

Reporter David Walker reflects on seven new Catholic sins.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

'New sins' lack bite of the old

Reporter David Walker reflects upon the new catholic 'sins'.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00