[Wynonie Harris]

Having read Stuart Maconie's piece (nipped into Waterstone's last Sunday), I'd say it's nowhere near as bad as the media sensationalists and outraged local politicians have portrayed it. Yes, he does tell it like it is about the town centre (and who, except a rose coloured specatacles wearer, could disagree with him?), but he talks about the positives like the Haworth and his overall tone is thoughtfully sympathetic, with his assessment of the town being "pleasantly rugged". I would suggest that the civic leaders currently spluttering with indignation should take the time out to read it before they pass comment.