My family and I have sympathy for this lady as about eight weeks ago my elderly grandmother also had a similar fall, this time in Dundee’s Kemback Street.

She is a lady of 83 and any such fall could be potentially fatal. She fell over what we believe to be a tree root breaking out of the pavement.

My mother and I were both amazed that she managed to fall in the first place, given that she was receiving support from us, as Kemback Street is hardly a flat surface.

She was a very lucky lady. Despite falling on her face, her glasses took the brunt of the impact. She was left with a black eye, a cut hand and knee.

These scars have long since healed, but the knock her confidence took will never go away.

I remember many years ago pavements in and around Dundee being the centre of stories such as this.

I find it incredulous that the council sees fit to dig up what feels like every road in the city, but cannot provide decent pavements for the people in the city to use. — Worried Granddaughter.

Although this may well be a problem, a bigger issue to my mind is the insistence of some drivers who seem to think it is a race track. They insist on driving round the U-shaped road as if it was a 50mph zone rather than a 30.

It is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt as a result of this reckless driving. — Montogomerie Avenue Resident.

A spokesperson argues it isn’t necessary as they debate at Holyrood.

But whereas Mr Salmond has the last word at Holyrood, a televised debate would mean both politicians having an equal opportunity to speak.

The First Minister’s reluctance backs up repeated claims from his opponents that he is good on sound bites, but often found wanting when debating on the finer details of his party’s policies. — Holyrood Watcher.

What is the point of putting more seating in when not so long ago they had to remove the seating because of disruption from drug addicts. Do they think it’s going to be any better now?

I don’t, and I’ve lived in this area for over 20 years.

Apart from that, very few folk shop in Lochee now. Tesco moving has knocked the heart out of Lochee.

I’m sure the money could have gone to better use — Not So Proud.

I’m sick and tired of certain breeds being allowed to walk off the lead.

It’s not a nice feeling having to be made to walk across the road in order to avoid these dogs.

Their owners give you nothing but grief and choose to ignore that their dogs are not sociable nor dog friendly.

Owners need to take full charge of their pets when out and about. — Realist.

The Dundee Carers Centre provides practical and emotional support to carers, young carers and disabled people.

We can offer one-to-one support, social contact through our regular groups and events, and can help you access information that might be helpful in a caring role.

We have a Welfare Rights service that can assist with any benefits queries people may have and our dedicated staff team can help access other relevant services or organisations in the city.

The letter writer said he or she is not looking forward to Christmas, so please give the centre a call on 01382 200422, or pop in to find out what support we can offer. — Dundee Carers Centre, Telephone House, 21 Ward Road, Dundee.

For more information contact ryanstewart56789@hotmail.com or just come along on the night. — Ryan Stewart, British Heart Foundation Volunteer.

Stalls include home baking, tombola, bric-a-brac, books and handmade cards. £1 admission includes cuppa and pancake. All welcome. Proceeds from the coffee morning to Residents’ Fund (Pennycook & Sinderins Court). — Sarah Lewis, Scheme Manager, Home Scotland.