I AM astounded that a 350 flatted development in the Glasgow harbour area has been given the go ahead.

Have we not learned from the mistakes of the past.

Why have the majority of high rise developments been demolished? The answer, because of the problems that arise from having so many people of varied backgrounds living in close proximity to each other.

The Red Road flats to name but one such development was plagued with broken lifts, graffiti and litter.

At the end people were glad to get out. Surveys have shown that people don't wish to live in high rise developments. The way forward has shown that we should be building houses of different styles both for rent and sale and where possible a community can grow.

H Dickson, via email

WELL done Michelle McManus on your panto gig. You'll be fab and I am sure you'll have a brilliant time. Enjoy!

Elizabeth Haggart, posted online

I SEE the proposed admission charge for visitors to Glasgow Cathedral has been put on hold. Quite right the public shouldn't have to pay a charge, this IS a church after all. Glasgow City Council or Scottish Government should make sure the church pay for it's upkeep or change it to a museum and no longer let it be used as a church.

John Bones, posted online

I MUST congratulate Sir Alex Ferguson for his continued passion and commitment to his home city.

His donation of £5000 to the Mary Barbour statue fund was a lovely gesture for a boy from Govan himself.

As he says he takes great pride in coming from Govan. Not forgetting your roots is a valuable lesson which would stand a few of today's stars in good stead.

C Rogers, South Side

WITH the story on parents fears at school gates in Darnley, it is the same story at most schools in Glasgow. Sadly seems a bit concerning that the biggest danger to pupils is fellow pupils parents driving. I walk my daughter to school - around a mile or so - you would be amazed at the parents whom stay under a five minute walk from school yet choose to drive there.

Paul Rae, posted online