IT is quite understandable that parents should feel strongly about saving their schools.

Primaries are the very heart of so many communities across Glasgow and it will be a wrench to see some of them close their gates for the last time.

However, it is quite clear that schools cannot be kept open while in a state of disrepair or less than half full.

Those protesting over the closure plans are not troublemakers but parents with the best interests of their children in mind.

Glasgow city council must ensure it listens to their concerns and, if appropriate, reconsider its proposals. It must also ensure it delivers on its pledge to plough any savings back into education. Public has part to play in rail safety

TOO often in school holidays there are reports of tragedy or potentially lethal vandalism.

British Transport Police deserve credit for pro-actively addressing track crime.

Their efforts to persuade youngsters to stay away from rail lines and their inherent dangers will hopefully be successful.

However, parents must also accept reponsibility by ensuring they know their children's whereabouts.

And the wider general public must play its part by reporting any incidents immediately.

Perhaps then lives will not be lost needlessly on the tracks.