Powered by Google

May

2008

Articles from 12th May 2008

  • Cancer avoidance down to lifestyle

    | Reader Letters

    I AM writing to let your readers know that this week is Cancer Prevention Week, when World Cancer Research Fund raises awareness that, far from being a matter of fate, cancer is a largely preventable disease. Read

  • Read reports before attacking

    | Reader Letters

    I AM writing in response to the letters that appeared in the Examiner (May 6) from Ray Deans and Ian from Deighton – “What about the watchdog’s report then, Mr Johnson?” and “Damning review of the company.” Read

  • Election support much appreciated

    | Reader Letters

    WITH no time to canvass, rushed leaflets, and many not knowing I was standing, and will be again, as Labour Party Candidate for Newsome Ward, I wish to thank all the community for their votes on May 1. What a fantastic result. I will continue working for and with you, as usual, making a difference. Read

  • Motorists are ripped off by oil firms and the Government

    | Reader Letters

    I WAS rummaging through some old documents the other day when I stumbled on a fuel receipt from May 1994. Read

  • Health warning for weapons?

    | Reader Letters

    I NOTICE that Members of Parliament are very keen to examine the highly-successful business dealings of British Aerospace generally, and in the Middle East in particular. Read

  • In search of family connections

    | Reader Letters

    I AM looking for information about John Mason (b 1879) who worked as a textile merchant for Wilkinson and Son in Huddersfield in the early 1900s. He was father to Rex, Colin and James Mason. James, of course was one of Britain’s most famous actors and Huddersfield’s most famous sons. Rex had two children, Christopher (b 1936) and Valerie (b 1940) – they, or their offspring, may still be around in the area. Read

  • Scotch mist of independence

    | Reader Letters

    IT appears that some so-called MPs in Scotland are having fun and games, or, more likely, just playing silly beggars, planning a referendum on whether to declare Scottish independence. Read