John Pye of Southampton writes about 'carspreading' (Opinion, 12 July), noting that he and his wife live in a neighbourhood of houses built just before the second world war. They have watched in horror as models of their favoured cars have increased in size. Choosing to keep their Mini Cooper and VW Polo, both of 2016 vintage, they believe they are the only people in the locality who store both cars in the garage overnight.
Interregnum confusion
Peter Wrigley of Birstall, West Yorkshire, points out that a 'period between reigns' (Quick crossword, 13 July) is an interregnum, not a regency as the solution had it. A regency occurs when a monarch is deemed incapable of carrying out duties and they are taken over by a regent.
Thames Water criticism
Patrick Cunningham of Kingston upon Thames, London, responds to an article (Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plan, 19 July) containing what he calls a fundamental error. He states that Thames Water 'serves 16 million customers' but argues it only serves its directors and shareholders.
Manchesterism and rural Lincolnshire
Lucy Grant of Sibsey, Lincolnshire, wonders what 'Manchesterism' will have to offer rural Lincolnshire.
Gransplaining
Fiona Collins of Carrog, Sir Ddinbych, notes that George Redman offers sage advice to Dr Roger Merry on communicating with his descendants (Letters, 15 July), and asks if we are entering gransplaining territory.
Regional cold term
Jan Cooper of Lymm, Cheshire, recalls that in Yorkshire they used to say 'I’m nithered' when they were cold (Letters, 14 July).
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