I CAN'T believe we are back to square one with George Square. I don't think anyone will be happy no matter what happens with the area. From a grassy site, to the red square or entertainment venue, it has had many reincarnations.

It is supposed to be the city's flagship tourist attraction, but for half of the year there is not a lot that would attract me to it.

I think we really have to look out other European cousins for ideas on what to do next. They manage to have squares which are full of restaurants and bars and have very little trouble. I have never felt unsafe in a Barcelona square no matter what time of day or night.

It will be interesting to see what is chosen for the future of this wonderful area.

B Saunders, Glasgow

I READ about OAPs over 80-years-old getting an extra £100 towards their heating bills. What give Frank McAveety the impression that 80-year-olds feel the cold more than 70-year-olds.

My husband and I will both be 79-years-old next year.

My husband has multiple medical problems including being insulin dependent diabetic.

I also have medical problems that keeps us at home most of the time so our heating is on 24 hours. This will continue until March next year.

I have friends who are 80 and over and are able to go out every day so their heating is not on. I hope when Frank McAveety reaches 70-years-old he will be able to prove that 70-year-olds fell the cold as much as 80-year-olds.

Evening Times Reader

SHELTER, the housing and homeless charity, said that there are more than 100,000 children who will be homeless this Christmas day across Britain.

The figure for Scotland is 5000.

According to Shelter the reason for these figures is the major shortage of affordable housing.

So why does the SNP dominated Scottish Government want to attract more immigrants and shelter more refugees which will only make the situation worse?

Clark Cross, via email

DELIGHTED to see that Bafta Scotland is coming up later this month. I think it is important that our own actors and stars are recognised north of the border.

Let's face it they are often overlooked for no good reason when it comes to national awards, so we may as well fly the flag for our own talent.

D Lamb, Glasgow