I AM increasingly concerned by the tone and language of your newspaper.

Your editor's rant against the BBC is a good example. He uses words which I consider inappropriate in a family-oriented publication.

As disturbing as the vicious crudeness with which his opinions are expressed, I don't seek to defend the BBC.

However, content such as this encourages the disrespect and yob culture which you otherwise condemn.

Can I encourage you to take a step back and reconsider this drift towards crudeness and disrespect? It's unhelpful.

ALAN BAILEY

Salehurst Road

SE4