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Rail bosses planning the mass closure of ticket offices know the price of everything and the value of nothing.
In their pursuit of ever-greater profits hundreds of loyal staff will be sacrificed.
But it is not just the loss of jobs which makes the move so deplorable.
No thought has been given to those who need manned ticket offices such as the elderly and the disabled. Union leaders Mick Lynch and David Ward speak for many when they say the closures are an attack on the bonds that tie society together.
Firms that see only the bottom line will never understand the difference a helping hand or a friendly smile can make.
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Jobs we once took for granted – bus conductors, checkout assistants, park keepers – are already victims of cuts and corporate greed.
Yet these are the sorts of people who help make communities. We must not allow ticket office staff to go the same way.
Barking mad
There has been a surge in dog fights fuelled by the sickening habit of streaming online videos of the illegal encounters.
The fights have also been linked to the popularity of “status” breeds such as XL Bullies.
Social media firms have again shown they are unwilling or incapable of policing content.
And the sickening increase in these savage death battles shows the madness of sticking with useless and outdated dog ownership laws.
Fantastic Fiona
The outpouring of love and support for Fiona Phillips is a testament to the affection in which she is held by friends, fans and Mirror readers.
Her bravery in revealing she is living with Alzheimer’s has helped raise awareness and given comfort to those similarly affected.
She has also helped remind people of the important work the Alzheimer’s Society does in supporting families and pushing for better diagnosis of the condition.