Letters: Spare us from inane Wimbledon interviews and other reader views
Letters: Wimbledon interviews and reader views

Readers have voiced their opinions on a range of topics, from Wimbledon interviews to rail services and language use.

Wimbledon Media Duties

Peter Bolton from Stoke-on-Trent expressed disappointment that top tennis players have agreed to carry out media duties during Wimbledon. He had hoped for a complete ban on pre- and post-match interviews, which he describes as inane and unrevealing.

Rail Service Complaints

Iain Bannerman from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, criticized Avanti West Coast for announcing pickpockets at Euston station. He questions why train companies overcharge for inadequate services while seemingly employing people to rob passengers.

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HS2 Progress

Nick Odell from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, suggests that HS2 will only be truly underway when tenders for rail replacement bus services are issued. This follows the NAO's advice to pause the project until delivery confidence improves.

Language Pet Peeves

Sally Cheseldine from Balerno, Edinburgh, objects to the phrase "during the overnight period" used by TV weather forecasters in Scotland, preferring the simpler term "night."

Bad Bunny Identity

John Tarpey from Manchester humorously asks if Bad Bunny is the artist formerly known as Peter Rabbit, referencing a recent review.

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