Sir, As a frequent visitor to my brother’s family in Appleby for the last 40 years I have always appreciated the castle in the town.

Sir, I read with interest the article (Herald, 5th May) about the so-called “improvements” brought about by the (hopefully) temporary traffic lights on Eden Bridge between Kirkoswald and Lazonby.

Sir, It was a beautiful Sunday morning in early May. The vista from the lounge window of my parents’ house over the Eden Valley out to the Pennines was stunning.

Sir, Having read the letter on the subject of Kemplay roundabout (how long before it officially becomes known as Sainsbury’s roundabout?) from Gordon Longworth, (Herald, 5th May), I would like to make a suggestion that I think would be a big improvement, and at very little cost.

Sir, It’s now six months since Kemplay roundabout, Sainsbury’s answer to the Wacky Races, became fully operational.

Sir, In a world of frequently abysmal customer service, there is a beacon of excellence. Let me explain.

Sir, Many ancient churches are now locked during the day for fear of damage or vandalism.

Sir, As a regular commuter on the Settle-Carlisle railway, I am extremely disappointed at Northern Rail’s surprise decision to begin charging £2 per day for parking at Appleby station.

Sir, After your kind report (Herald, 14th April) describing how I spoke quite forcefully against the proposed participation of Eden Council in a new police and crime panel, which is part of the Government’s plan to replace police authorities with police commissioners, I thought I would offer your readers an explanation of my opposition to this idea.

Sir, Mr. Bousfield’s very real and legitimate complaint about parking (Herald, 7th April) has provoked an interesting response from our local councillors.