RIP Sir Ken

Some people don’t know what it is like to live through truly terrible weather.

Long ago, we just had to do what we had to do – get on with it.

We survived snow drifts, kids all went to school and we just had to dig ourselves out of a blocked road.

A. Neish, Aberdeen

When there is snow and ice, the authorities always warn about the dangerous roads.

But pavements stay hazardous for longer as they are rarely gritted.

So, once again, the non-driver is treated as the second class citizen. Tim Mickleburgh, Grimsby

nnI was saddened to learn of the death of Ken Dodd.

He really made people laugh over the years and brought a great deal of joy to so many.

His career lasting over 70 years was a sign of the legacy that he leaves as a consummate professional who remained true to his northern roots.

With his tickling stick, wild hair and protruding teeth, he was very distinguished.

Rest in peace Sir Ken, you will be missed. Gordon Kennedy, Perth I use cash not a card when shopping, I was wondering how I would pay for something costing 99p. Would it be rounded down to 95p, or up to £1? I think we all know the answer to that one.

Lorna Smith, North Yorkshire

The Chancellor said they end up in Piggy banks but they also find their way to Charity Boxes. Lots of people keep their coppers, and they do accumulate into pounds! I pay for my bags in coppers when I can. Joan Fordyce, Forfar

We should keep these coins. Like many others, I always put my coppers into charity jars which over the years probably amounts to thousands of pounds going to needy causes. Our esteemed chancellor should heed the old Scots adage “many a mickle makes a muckle”. James Strachan, Aberdeenshire

I have collected coins for saving in a large bottle for over 30 years. In the beginning there was a lot of copper coins – last year there was only a few. Do we really need these coins? If we keep them it will be purely for sentimental value. Hamilton Mclean, Harwood