Letters: Spare us from inane Wimbledon interviews and other briefs
Spare us from inane Wimbledon interviews and other briefs

Peter Bolton of Stoke-on-Trent expresses disappointment that top tennis players have agreed to carry out media duties during Wimbledon, ending a protest over prize money. Bolton had hoped for a complete ban to spare viewers from inane pre- and post-match interviews.

Train Services Criticised

Iain Bannerman from Altrincham recounts a recent Avanti West Coast journey from Manchester to London, where an announcement warned of pickpockets operating at Euston station. He questions whether train companies overcharge for inadequate service while seemingly employing people to rob passengers.

HS2 and Rail Replacement Buses

Nick Odell of Huddersfield comments on the HS2 project, noting that its true commencement will be signalled when tenders for rail replacement bus services are issued. This follows a National Audit Office report advising ministers to pause the HS2 reset until confident in its delivery.

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Language Pet Peeves

Sally Cheseldine from Balerno, Edinburgh, objects to the phrase "during the overnight period" used by TV weather forecasters in Scotland, suggesting a simple "night" would suffice.

Bad Bunny Name Confusion

John Tarpey of Manchester queries whether Bad Bunny is the artist formerly known as Peter Rabbit, referencing a recent review.

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