SIR - I was surprised to read that Councilor Alex Kear was sent a bill for unpaid NI contributions of £195 (January 9).

When he queried the bill, HM Customs and Revenue apologised for their mistake and confirmed it had been sent in error. Is this really news?

I am astonished that the Worcester News is playing their part in Coun Kear's efforts to get his face in the paper and keep up his public profile.

I am sure that there are more important news stories that the Worcester News could have sent a journalist and photographer to cover in Worcestershire.

K EVANS, Worcester.