Our village library is doing just fine, monsieur

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A reader asks how a tiny village in France has a new library and hall when many of our libraries are being closed (Letters, 18 February). Could it be that public services in France are not being destroyed in the name of austerity?Julie BostonBristol

• Richard Fortin should visit us in Cholsey (pop c3,400). We would love to show him our splendid new library and village hall. It’s volunteer-run and open six days a week (don’t come on Sunday).John and Freda LyonCholsey, Oxfordshire

• How long will the so-called Islamic State be so-called?Jerry StuartLondon

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