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Maz last won the day on August 31 2017

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  1. Hi Isobel I'm really sorry if I've caused offence; that certainly was not my intention. I too have lost a child and know how awful and painful that is. My loss was through illness but I cant imagine what it must be like to lose someone so needlessly. If you re-read my comment, I stressed that I thought it inappropriate to comment on the recent incident involving your daughter for exactly the reasons you've said, rather my response was to the suggestions about what could be done to prevent reckless drivers exceeding the speed limit, with the inevitable results. Once again my apologies if my words have upset you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
  2. Whenever there is a road accident, usually a serious or fatal one, there is always a clamour for road calming measures. I recall an incident in the area prior to the one in Bedlington. Such accidents usually involve young men. I've been following a similar situation at Whitley Bay. It is inappropriate to comment on this most recent incident at this time but unfortunately, more times than not, speed and/or reckless driving is the cause. Road calming measures, especially speed humps, won't stop these drivers but will inconvenience many people who drive safely and within the law. My partner is disabled and travels in-situ in his wheelchair in the car. Speed humps makes that a very painful experience especially as he has arthritis in all his limbs. Recovering from an op years ago, I too suffered pain when negotiating them so there must be many others in a similar position. Travelling on a bus must also be uncomfortable. Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this problem. I've often seen speedsters in our area who could be apprehended but our current policing levels are a hindrance to immediate action so they continue with impunity. Please resist the knee-jerk reaction for a quick fix in the form of speed humps. Note - regular speed cameras on Barrington Road do seem to encourage drivers to keep to the speed limit.
  3. This was a year and a half ago. As the opening of Baedling Manor seems to be immindent, are you aware if this has been done Malcolm?
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