IT was heartening to read that alcohol deaths have fallen in Glasgow over the last 20 years.

When you walk home late at night at the weekend and see young people - and those old enough to know better - falling all about the street, it makes it difficult to think that anything could possibly make a difference.

I suppose this shows that perception of reality is a bit different from reality itself.

It will be a long time before Glasgow would be a dry city but at least it looks like we're taking steps in the right direction.

Caroline Porter, by email

How interesting to see the new Salvation Army hall at Anderston.

I remember the opening of the first hall, back in the 1970s, and I was really pleased to see the very old archive pictures of what it was like more than 100 years ago.

It's always fascinating to get a look at old pictures, particularly when they are of your community.

I'm not religious but the Salvation Army hall is a great addition to the local area and I hope people of all creeds make the most of using it.

Good luck to the two captains who are in charge - I'm sure they'll make it a success.

Anne Pinter, Anderston

Another winter, another load of pictures showing cars stuck in flooded roads.

Why is winter a surprise every year for the people responsible for making sure commuters can move around this city freely and safely?

It can't be that difficult to identify which roads are prone to flooding and then do something about it.

We'd been hearing in the news for days about the forthcoming Storm Abigail - and yet everyone still got a big fright when she arrived.

It's not good enough.

Sam Anderson, city centre

Congratulations to Caroline Garrett, the student nurse who graduated and got married on the same day.

What a way to start a new life today.

Best of luck to her finding a new job and setting up her new home.

Frank Ballantyne, by email