REGARDING Lee Richardson's view that there is no justification for Darwen's name being on the M65 Services sign (Letters, September 18), I was born in Blackburn and lived there for 25 years before moving to Lower Darwen where I have lived for over 30 years.

I feel sorry for the people of Darwen.

Their small town is a lot nicer than Blackburn and deserves recognition.

I don't consider myself as being "pathetic" for writing this and have probably had more "upsets" than Mr Richardson has had hot dinners!

G DUCKWORTH (Mrs), Barons Way, Lower Darwen.