Tanni Gray-Thompson’s expertise is past disgraceful (ParalympicsGB chief says Tanni Gray-Thompson’s practice ordeal ‘a shame’, 28 August, however it’s not solely wheelchair customers who’re in dire want of a extra disability-friendly world. Many individuals – particularly older folks – stroll round on legs which might be stiff, painful or unsteady. Getting off a practice at my native station lately, I used to be greeted by a repeated recorded message: “Pay attention to the hole.” I used to be all too conscious of the hole, which was certainly appreciable. What was much less clear, there being no one on the platform to assist, was what I used to be anticipated to do about it.
Patricia de Wolfe
London
Is Keir Starmer a secret nation music fan? He seems to be taking inspiration from Lynn Anderson’s hit single – “I urge your pardon, I by no means promised you a rose backyard” – in his austerity message to the general public (Starmer hints at tax rises as he warns of ‘painful’ finances, 27 August).
Vanessa Ball
Coventry
As an IT skilled, I can verify that turning it on and off once more is a treatment for a lot of IT points (Letters, 28 August). Nevertheless, if confronted with a menace from synthetic intelligence, the most effective resolution is perhaps to skip the second bit.
Mike Lowcock
Sandbach, Cheshire
I sit up for studying what Nell Frizzell (Opinion, 28 August) might be inking on to her new pencil case. In my day, “I ❤️ Illya Kuryakin” was a favorite (even with the academics).
Liz Taylor
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
Gorgeous photograph, however who gained the battle between the jaguar and the cayman (Wildlife photographer of the 12 months 2024 – preview, 29 August)?
Sam White
Lewes, East Sussex
