LETTERS – Thanks to those who helped me

May I, through your letters page, thank the good samaritans who helped me last Tuesday afternoon.

As a nine-year brainstem stroke survivor I was returning from a medical visit at my local surgery, when I tripped and fell heavily onto my knees.

The camber on the footpath in West Elloe Road caused me to roll into the roadway just as a bus was approaching.

The bus driver stopped his bus ensuring no traffic could pass and came to my rescue along with a lady in the following car.

I wish to send my grateful thanks to these two people, who lifted me back onto my feet and onto the pavement.

I was in shock and forgot to ask their names.

Thank you so much.

Jeff Dutton
via email

more >

NHS facing ‘worst case scenario’ over rising flu cases

12 Dec 2025

GALLERY – Bright lights bring festive sparkle

12 Dec 2025

SADOS’ Christmas sing song

11 Dec 2025

Council says lack of rain is reason for poor road condition

11 Dec 2025

Life jail sentence for murdering best friend with bottle

11 Dec 2025

Road works delayed for a second time

11 Dec 2025