I am writing to express my disappointment at the lack of support for gifted children in the Telford and Wrekin area.

James Lovelock, the most esteemed and famous environmental scientist, had humility and courage to admit that he got it wrong when alarming us about the impact of climate change.

Most electricity is produced in Britain by burning fuel. Fuel will eventually run out.

They are making such a fuss about the Shrewsbury Flax Mill, but similarly interesting and historic buildings, and even whole villages, are being bulldozed without the slightest consideration as to preservation or alternate uses. Look around you everywhere!

I was particularly interested to read the article advising people how to test their broadband speed.

I wonder if your readers agree with me when I say that the public are treated as children by both national and local politicians.

With unemployment at its highest rate since 1996, the government’s response to the problem is a scandal.

I live in the centre of Shrewsbury, am retired and enjoy recreational cycling; mostly at weekends.

‘New Co’ should read ‘Joke Co’. As a former manufacturing director and professional working for blue chip companies in the private sector I am outraged at the thought of the council setting up a company to run services for profit.

I find it almost unbelievable that Shropshire Council is planning to demolish 48 properties at Swan Lane, Oswestry, because the area is ‘plagued by drug-related problems’ in the Star on May 7.

It has not taken very long for the newly-elected president of France, François Hollande, to find his feet.

A few years ago we lived in Turkey, where we would take our lives in our hands just by driving to our local supermarket, a mere 10 minutes away from our home.