ANGELA Kelly's report in the BEN on November 18 expressed the views that many people hold.

The loss of Bolton's respected long-established family businesses is deplorable. Squeezed out by the conglomerates, leaving 'Hobson's Choice' (whether you like it or not).

We are programmed to pass through the check-out as an item on a conveyor belt.

Progress -- Bah humbug!

A Heys

Sutton Road,

Bolton.