READERS have reacted after it was revealed a taskforce comprising of councillors, police and highways , has been assembled to tackle anti-social bikers in Walney. The issues began in February when the lighter hours saw groups of scrambler bike riders disturb the peace for residents of South Walney Caravan Park. This has recently become an issue for beaches in and near Askam as well. Concerns have also been raised by South Walney Nature Reserve warden Sarah Dalrymple, who fears the bikers could damage rare plants and disrupt nesting birds. The issue has now been discussed by councillors, police and highways authority officers who have agreed on a staged plan of action.
Readers have paid tribute to Dr William Smith Mitchell, who has sadly died. Dr Mitchell was a rheumatoid specialist and worked at Barrow’s Furness General Hospital for more than 30 years. One of Dr Mitchell’s most prominent achievements was being the first to spot the outbreak of the legionnaires disease at The Forum in 2002. The outbreak, in which seven people died, was ranked the second worst in British history. Dr Mitchell’s daughter, Caroline Biggins, said that he was a ‘loving’ father and his family were his world . One reader Kathy Bartlett said: “This news has really upset me.
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Utah senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee once again find themselves on opposite sides of the debate of an impeachment trial.
Romney’s approval ratings back home took a nosedive but have since recovered. Now, he’s just as popular in the state as Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, who’s been a Trump ally.
The way Utah’s two senators approach this year’s impeachment is indicative of the larger split in the state’s Republican party between voters who still support Trump and voters who want the party to move on.
The former president has never been popular here. In the past two elections, Trump performed far worse than Republicans typically do in the state. In 2016, he got 45% of the vote. In 2020, he got 58%. Republican presidential candidates usually garner support above 65%.