TEDDY THIEVES: On May 26, between 8am and 1.30pm, some scumbags took a family of four stone teddies from my front porch. They were quite distinctive in that they had all the markings of bears. One of the babies was lying on its side and the other on its back. I know they are only stone but they had sentimental value. I expect they have been sent to the nearest boot sale. Why do people have to stoop so low as to steal something which is not of great value? Please return them, preferably through News Shopper. The police have been informed.

Mrs Seymour, Address supplied

SOME ARE MORE EQUAL: One of your correspondents asked: “What is an executive councillor?” (Letters, June 4). People should be aware Labour, the party of equality, has introduced an Orwellian system under which all councillors are equal but some are more equal than others. Executive councillors are the more equal ones, though the shelf life in any particular post seems limited. Perhaps the less equal councillors should be thankful to have escaped as ordinary mortals. Incidentally, being an executive councillor, or a leader, does not necessarily include a capacity to reply to letters.

L G Holt, Chislehurst

NOISY NEIGHBOURS: During the recent hot spell, my neighbours and I were amazed at the lack of consideration shown by some. Why do people insist on being so noisy when entertaining outdoors to the point where you cannot sit in your own garden to relax? We have also been treated to loud music and parties until the early hours. What has happened to consideration for your neighbours? It is sad when you cannot enjoy your summer evenings due to these thoughtless, selfish people.

P Holmes, Bromley

SPEED CAN SAVE: I wholeheartedly agree with Rupert Smythe about the ambulance driver who was transferring an organ for transplant (He Says/She Says, June 4). I am a relative of a patient who lived a further 29 years following a kidney transplant. I would like to think if I needed any emergency service they would be able to get to me as soon as possible, disregarding speed limits as long as it is safe! An uncle of mine in Canada is awaiting a lung transplant. I hope the laws there are different from ours.

Mrs P Walshe, Orpington

FRESH FISH PLEASE: I would like to see a fishmonger and fresh meat butcher’s shop in Orpington again. I miss Jay’s Fish Shop. Surely it is not too much to ask?

Bridget Hollman, Orpington