Sad precedent

LIKE any decent person, l was disgusted and horrified to read that Paige Doherty’s killer John Leatham had his sentence reduced after appeal.

This not only represents an outrageous injustice but also sets a precedent for similar cases that I am sure sharp-suited lawyers will exploit in the future.

I was also disappointed in Nicola Sturgeon’s assertion that she was powerless to act as the independence of the judiciary must be maintained.

While I agree with her in principle, when said judiciary acts in such an irresponsible manner and demonstrates blatant bias towards the criminal someone MUST step in.

John Halley, by email

Wildlife haven

AFTER Sunday’s deluge I looked out my window at 10 am this morning to see 5 foxes sunning themselves in my back garden looking quite at peace and happy.

What with rare birds being spotted recently in the area, Mosspark is becoming a haven for wildlife it would appear.

Bill Love, Ashkirk Drive

Happy memories

I ENJOYED the photo of Linn Park Golf Course in the Evening Times (February 23).

My parents’ house is in the background in Castlemilk, although, sadly, it has now been demolished.

Missing from the picture is the Noah’s Ark Church, which was Castlemilk West.

The Foundation Stone for it was laid in 1957, but the combined congregation of East and West now inhabit a new purpose built building further up in the scheme.

Also missing from the picture are the houses of Raithburn and Drakemire and the factories on the way to the now Linn Crematorium. It certainly brought back memories.

Lesley Smith, Renfrew

People to blame

OVER the last few days, grey squirrels have been scapegoated again for the decline of the red squirrel.

But it is people, and not grey squirrels, who are largely responsible for the decline in red squirrel numbers. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was red squirrels who were being treated as ‘pests’ and slaughtered in their thousands.

All animals deserve to live, whether they are a well-loved species - like the red squirrel - or considered ‘pests’.

There are many humane ways of deterring unwelcome animals and free advice sheets can be ordered from Animal Aid by phoning 01732 364 546 or emailing info@animalaid.org.uk

Isobel Hutchinson, director, Animal Aid