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3:21pm Friday 24th May 2013

Sir, – When Nigel Farage, leader of Ukip, was asked how he would fund the money for a referendum on Europe as it would cost £150m, his answer was easy – by doing away with quangos (non-governmental organisations).

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Pay differentials

3:20pm Friday 24th May 2013

Sir, – No wonder our council tax is so high, it’s all going in council officers’ pockets.

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Art appreciation

3:20pm Friday 24th May 2013

Sir, – I am writing to express my appreciation at Durham University’s recent acquisition of £1.4m worth of art to adorn the walls of the new Palatine Centre. It is truly inspiring to see our money being put to the best of use.

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Adding insult to injury with litter

5:08pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – As I travelled into Durham from Sunderland along the A690 on Monday there was a Durham County Council notice advising City visitors/residents to “take their rubbish home”.

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Shameful

5:01pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – Is it any wonder that taxpayers are so scathing of Durham County Council when it is revealed that 22 staff earned more than £100,000 in 2011-12 (Durham Times, May 10)?

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No Apology

5:01pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – Mr Olechnowiticz, the unsuccessful Labour candidate for Durham South, accused me last week (Durham Times letters, May 10) of being inconsistent, misleading, and needing to apologise.

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Electoral Thanks

5:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – Can I take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported their local Labour candidates in the recent unitary council elections.

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Poor Turnout

4:59pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – In his letter of May 10, Alan Paily of Pity Me stated he was disappointed there was no literature for any candidate from the Green Party or the Independent group. Well I don’t know Mr Paily’s address in Pity Me, but the Independent candidates distributed 6,500 leaflets throughout the Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall and Pity Me area.

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NHS Watchdog

4:59pm Friday 17th May 2013

Sir, – The name speaks for itself: Keep Our NHS Public is a group which arises out of concerns for the NHS following the passing of the Health and Social Care Bill.

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