Kudos to Royal Mail for a special delivery
More worrying, surely, than the incident by Palestine Action is the appalling lack of security at RAF Brize Norton (Report, 20 June). Michael FullerBedford
All your tips on keeping cool in hot weather involve buying things (The Filter, 19 June). If we weren't so keen on buying new stuff, the world wouldn't be heating up quite as it is.Carol DunnettGuildford, Surrey
When my husband shaved off his beard of many years, our nextdoor neighbour remarked: 'Oh, you've grown a moustache' (Adrian Chiles, 18 June).Gwyneth WagstaffGwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Carmarthenshire
I see that Kneecap and Wet Leg are appearing at Glastonbury. My wife and I are looking forward to Hip Replacement on the NHS stage.John LovelockBristol
'Pre-order' agitates my inner pedant nearly as much as 'going forward' (Letters, 22 June).Cassy FirthMorley, West Yorkshire
And while we are at it, 'Forward planning'.Richard BullWoodbridge, Suffolk
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