I AM writing to thank you very much for helping to keep the plight of Paul Wells in the minds of your readers by continuing to print his portrait on the front pages of your newspaper.

It is highly commendable, especially as no news has been heard of Paul or the other hostages for such a long time.

CHRIS WRIGLEY, Ballantrae Road, Blackburn.

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