AS you know from the TV ads, the new (sometimes very expensive) directory enquiry systems has come into play.

Also new telephone directories are being distributed but the new scheme of things leaves a lot to be desired.

I live in the village of Gregson Lane in Hoghton between Preston and Blackburn. Traditionally my number has appeared in both the Preston and Blackburn phone books and people in the area have been given both the Preston and Blackburn phone book because of our location. I have a 01254 number which is Blackburn and a PR5 postcode which is Preston.

The new regime dictates that my number will no longer appear in the Preston phone book because it starts with the 01254 (Blackburn code).

I will also not receive a Blackburn phonebook because I have a Preston postcode.

This means that my relatives, friends etc, in Preston, will not be able to look up my number any more and will have to pay for directory enquiries.

Also I can't look up Blackburn numbers, including people who live in the same village.

They like me, their numbers appear in the Blackburn phone book and they will only receive a Preston phone book.

Graham Dixon, Hayfield Avenue, Hoghton.