The closure of Shettleston Old Church, one of the oldest in Scotland, will be a massive blow for the local community.

This historic building is well used by many local groups, including a foodbank, who will have to find new premises.

In times like these everyone should do their bit to protect local services and facilities -including the Church of Scotland.

The closure will leave a huge void in the local community with fears about what might come of the historic building if it is left boarded up.

Surely money can be found to fix this lovely church up and secure it for the benefit of future generations?

Anne Black, Glasgow

It was heart warming to read the story about Second World War veterans of the Arctic convoys being honoured in Glasgow (Evening Times, May 9).

These brave men undertook a gruelling journey described as the "worst in the world" by Sir Winston Churchill.

I am sure that all these years later the memory of it is still very clear to them.

And must never forget what our armed services go through to protect us and our country.

John Lyle, Cumbernauld

It is time Loyalist marches were banned.

They are just an excuse for racist bigots to get drunk, frighten the public and act like scumbags

Alan McLennan Dickson online

Stories about mistreated and abandoned animals absolutely sicken me and that is why I was so pleased to hear that Kai, the abandoned shar-pei dubbed 'Paddington Ayr' after he was left at Ayr Train Station with his belongings in a suitcase, is doing so well.

The dog captured the hearts of people all across the world when his story was first published, and rightly so.

His lucky owner Ian Russell was picked from hundreds desperate to give this poor dog another chance at a happy life.

And now Kai's new found fame is being used raise money for charity and promote rehoming.

Thankfully this is one sad story with a very happy ending.

I hope Kai has a very long and happy life in his new home.

John Elliot, Bishopbriggs