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I live in Crawley West Sussex and it has largely stayed the same since the pandemic with a few shops closing here and there.

However, my original home town of Bournemouth has fallen badly and is nothing like it was even 6 years ago- so many shut shops, more crime and so much visible poverty. It's such a shame because the beach is, and always has been, fantastic. Seems like such a missed opportunity.

So, how is your town today and what are the main problems?

I have loved Queen since I was 11 years old (1981). I saw them live at Knebworth when I was 16 and they spoilt other acts for me, they could never be beaten. I own every album, single and multiple rare vinyls and box sets, and they will forever be my favourite band.

However, and I am curious if anyone agrees, lyrically they are not as world beating as they are in every other area. I'm not expecting Leonard Cohen levels of lyrical genius from any band, and indeed the Beatles were not great lyrically either, but if there is one area in that I would say Queen are not ahead of the rest it is the lyrics.