WHY are my pavements very inferior compared to those of Barnard Castle or Cotherstone, yet I pay the same community charge?

Why is it that on returning from holiday the UK appears grubby?

Why do certain footballers earn thousands per day but the NSPCC has to beg for £3 per month?

Why is poor weather now described as severe?

Why is bad grammar and poor diction becoming acceptable on TV and radio?

Why is the word "celebrity" now so cheap?

Why does the Government not believe fly tipping will happen if we have to pay for refuse disposal?

Why is my Northern Echo badly folded so often?

David Wallace, Butterknowle, Co Durham.