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Great vision
The advert for the post of air-traffic controller states that as well as having excellent vision, the applicant needs to be highly qualified to fulfil the demanding role of guiding aircraft safely into the hilltop airport, which is often fogbound.
At the bottom of the advert is the note: "If you require this document in an alternative language, in larger text, Braille, easy read or in an audio format, please contact the Community Relations Officer."
The move was welcomed by Bill Alker of the Royal National Institute of Blind People. He said: "We applaud the Isles of Scilly Council's good practice and would hope more employers do the same."
Daily Mail (Ron Rubin)
Top marks
It is great news that Marks & Spencer has honoured Maldon by opening a food store. This should prove a boost to the high street.
I just hope Maldon District Council supports M&S and looks into a review of car parking so extra shoppers can actually get parked.
Letter in the Maldon Standard (John F Gogarty)
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