CONGRATULATIONS to Sir Cliff Richard on his recent 70th birthday. While not a fan of his music, one has to admire him when many of his counterparts have gone down with drink or drugs excess.

A sad sign of our society is the way many have refused to broadcast his songs. His only crime is living a clean, moral life and believing in a God that made this country great.

A better role model for youth than many in the same industry who are dead and buried or with addled brains and bodies through their foolishness.

W Mawston, Rushyford, Co Durham.