Not at all in the same league as a possible US attack on Greenland, but the cod wars of the 1970s between the UK and Iceland are an example of conflict between two Nato members (Analysis, 6 January). Ironically, it was largely political pressure on the UK from the US, in defence of the Nato alliance, that led Britain to concede fishing rights, ending the cod wars.
Sarah Palmer
West Malling, Kent
• As usual, Shakespeare says it better than anyone: “Oh, it is excellent to have a giant’s strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant” (Measure for Measure).
Josephine Billingham
Brighton
• In Leicester it is customary to call “Hiya” in greeting (Letters, 2 January), with the emphasis heavily on the second syllable and eyebrows raised in interrogation. The customary reply is “Y’alright?” with no answer expected. This greeting sometimes merges with the local Gujarati greeting of “Kem cho”, becoming “Y’alright cho?”
Tracy Twell
Birstall, Leicestershire
• Jess Cartner-Morley suggested in the print edition on 3 January that we wear a white shirt for confidence and “effortless style”. I was wearing a hat, scarf, jumper, cardigan, jeans, leggings and thermal underwear – indoors with the heating on. So it’s a no from me, Jess, until summer.
Margaret Harris
Isleworth, London
• In 2022 on the A6 near Whaley Bridge, road menders had erected a warning sign saying “CATS EYES REMOVED”. Someone then added a sign just after it saying “MICE VERY HAPPY” (Letters, 5 January).
Pat Begg
Marple, Greater Manchester
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