I WAS sad and upset to read (LET, April 29) that Scottish and Newcastle are to phase out the name of Matthew Brown, the former Blackburn brewer.

Before the S and N takeover, the company was very much a family-orientated business.

My parents and relatives were employed there for about 100 years between them; my father alone working there for nearly 30 years.

I was out of the country when the brewery was demolished and returned to find houses built in its place. I was upset to say the least.

Now, they are saying: "Cheers - it's been nice having your name around."

Because of this, 60 people lose their jobs. Anything for a quick buck.

LORRAINE CHESTERTON, Whalley New Road, Roe Lee, Blackburn.

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