I’m writing in response to the letter earlier this week about the lack of manners in the country.

I agree and would like to add my own pet hate to the decline of standards – the amount of rubbish.

Walk through Blackburn and despite the number of large bins, the amount of rubbish just strewn around is a disgrace.

Check around the cathederal and you’ll see cans, bottles and general garbage all over.

Blackburn isn’t unique in this but it makes you wonder who clears up at home for these morons?

Joe Donnelly (address supplied)