Readers' Best Views

There was sympathy for arthritic family dog Noodles after a Staffy ripped his eye out in a street attack

Staffies are only bred for one thing, so keep them off the streets.

The Real Alfonsa Pedrosa

I'm not a fan of Staffies, but the vast majority I've encountered whilst walking my own dog have been well behaved and friendly. It comes down to owners and the (lack of) commitment they show when it comes to training their dogs.

digestive biscuits V

It's wrong to blame any particular breed of dog for an attack such as this. Staffies were actually known as the "nanny dogs" because of their good nature, especially with children.

Blondie

I myself have 3 large breed dogs and I make sure I keep my dogs on the lead AT ALL TIMES. It is actually law to be properly in control of your dog at all times in public.

IHateDoleScroungers

Meanwhile, plans to re-tender the care of around 800 of Edinburgh's most vulnerable residents have been dumped after lobbying by disabled groups – the bill for the wasted exercise is more than 250,000.

Those with learning disabilities will be happy their lives are not going to be shattered. They are the people to whom a break in routine can be damaging.

The Ayreshire Bard

I hope that in future City of Edinburgh demonstrates its commitment to disability equality and involves disabled people properly in the planning of services. Disabled people are entitled to choice about who provides their care and the council can't just continue to sell off their care services to the lowest, cheapest bidder.

Disabledperson

There are some excellent charites which carry out work in this sector which meets the highest of standards and, most importantly, which meet the needs of the user rather than the bean counter.

Archie12

Vroom! Fifteen and 16-year-olds are getting a head-start behind the wheel as a new scheme combines classroom sessions with driving lessons.

This is a very good idea. I learned to drive at 15 on an old airfield and it did me more good than harm.

JulesF

Great! Even more teenagers on the road!

Finbarr Saunders

More time should be made to give these teenagers more lessons in the three R's, since the majority of teenagers leave school unable to read, write, or carry out basic arithmetic.

theBestTony1nGorgie

My son recently enrolled on this course and I was pleasantly surprised at how much detail and work the instructors had put into it. I used it as a birthday present and he absolutely loved it, being able to learn to drive but in a safe and friendly environment, as well as learning all the dangers involved with driving.

driving me mad

The city council is asking the public to pass on examples of spam from scammers

I'm surprised that Hearts haven't been targeted as part of this campaign. They've been conning fans for the last five years.

The Bird, in the sky

No sympathy with anybody who has lost money. If it sounded too good to be true, it was.

NorT