With regards to Madeleine McCann, this is a terrible shame and I feel for her parents, but what were they thinking leaving a three-year-old and two-year-old twins alone? I wouldn't leave my children alone for any length of time. They're far too precious.

K, Newcastle.

WE would like to send our best wishes to Sir Bobby Robson and family. Keep fighting. You are a winner.

The Wilson family, Chester-le-Street.

GOODBYE Glenn, you did your best with the team you had, the injuries were plenty but some of the team didn't even try, so sorry to have to say goodbye.

C Wilson, Chester-le-Street.

MY son-in-law and grandson, who have just moved to Chopwell, caught a bus and asked for a day return ticket. He did not realise he had to ask for a regionwide ticket. He travelled to Benton then back through Newcastle to Consett. …