'Nowadays it seems that the law has changed for the better' - Your Letters: May 8

On 19 October 1979 my parents were involved in a hit and run on the Warstones Road, the driver left the scene. 

I witnessed my parents lying on on the road, it was a very wet evening, my father was killed outright and mother sustained multiple injuries and was in intensive care for some weeks. 

The driver gave himself to the police and was taken to court and fined £150 and banned from driving, no jail time.

Nowadays it seems that the law has changed for the better.

I’m glad to say my mother recovered and left England to live in Vancouver, Canada with my family for 20 odd years, came back to England in 2005 and died in 2006. At peace.

David Barnett, Penn

OUR GREEN BELT LOST FOR EVER

In reply to Clare Edwards’ letter. Totally agree with her when she says there is over development in and around Coven.

Firstly we have the West Midland Interchange. As you have printed a report on this monstrosity I need say no more about that.

Now Bloor Homes want to build 145 new homes here. More precious green belt in danger of going. The proposal is far too large for a small village like Coven.

What happened to using Brownfield sites? We haven't got the infrastructure to cope. I urge people who are against this proposal to go to the local council meetings and the meeting the company is holding at the village hall. If you can't attend then please email Bloor Homes and say why you are against this large development.

Carol Owens, Coven

COWARDS ATTACK HELPLESS DOG

Having looked at a picture of the thug and bully boy who punched and slapped a poor dog outside of a shop in Birmingham, someone must know this thug. The picture itself was not too clear but someone knows him and should do the right thing, If he treats this animal like this in broad daylight it upsets me to think what he does behind closed doors.

Cowards like this should be put down. They are weak, that's why they can only pick on vulnerable animals.

Judith Fisher, Tividale

HOME TRUTHS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP

After a month in hospital, I return home to find Trump is a ‘tariffic’ president!

Robert William White, West Bromwich

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