A DISGRUNTLED Northern Echo reader called Mary Lewis, from Barnard Castle, has written three letters to HAS, each of them trying to insult me, which I find very amusing.

In her latest rant (HAS, Nov 30), she claims that I am egotistical.

Does she not realise, that I have every right to reply to criticism?

Thanks for you complaints, Mrs Lewis. They really do make me chuckle. Have a Merry Christmas.

Christopher Wardell, Darlington.