Drug worker Gareth Balmer of Addaction Dundee, who was quoted in the story saying the area has an extremely serious drugs problem, is right. The fact that almost 560 needles were distributed in Tayside daily is a sad reflection on the current drugs strategy.

That we are second or third in Scotland as a percentage of the population speaks volumes.

There are no clear solutions to this problem and while I am in no way decrying the efforts of all the good people who work themselves to the bone helping out those with drug problems, a drastic rethink is necessary. — Realist.

I live in the Crescent Street area of Dundee and this is a big problem.

The place is, to me, a fire hazard. The parks department should be addressing this as a matter of urgency.

You never see them unless they are cutting the grass but they never touch the bushes.

You have to go on the road to negotiate the bushes, which is surely not best practice in terms of getting around safely.

There are a couple of paths beside the seating area, which are overgrown with weeds and hanging bushes.

I keep my fingers crossed the situation will change. — Resident.

I have waited the best part of eight years to be allocated a larger house for my family and myself as I have three children currently sharing the same bedroom.

I have had MPs trying to help me, but it has made no difference other than my situation being reassessed.

I was informed I need a four bedroom, due to my seven-year-old son’s recurring nightmares caused by a road traffic accident in which he was knocked down.

Since then I have had slight arrears on my account, which were paid off in full three months ago.

I recently phoned Angus Council in Kirk Square, Arbroath, to find out what position I was on the current housing list, only to be told that they have no idea, and they’d have to refer it to a different department. I am at my wits’ end. — Currently Overcrowded.

I am a single mum with two children. I work and I pay full rent and Council Tax. I live in a bottom-floor flat and the problem was that stone chippings were falling into the street from the garden. Children have fallen over the stone chippings and neighbours have complained. I contacted the council about getting the problem fixed on at least 20 occasions.

I eventually had to pay the full cost of fixing this myself with the labour and materials amounting to over £200. This may seem little to many people but to me it’s a lot. — Patricia Webster, Arklay Street, Dundee.

I said the laying of the turf was not of a very good standard.

I visited the area on Tuesday and sadly, I saw nothing to change my opinion. Others said it just needed time to settle, but I disagree.

From a distance the lush green grass is deceptive.

If you go to the north side of the museum and take a walk over the turfed area you can see the problems.

I can only sympathise with the local city parks department who are left to rectify the job. — Ronnie McIntosh, Gardener/Greenkeeper of over 40 years experience, Balunie Drive, Dundee.

He reminds me of early 60s pop star Jess Conrad, whose hits included Mystery Girl.

As he is only 19, Josh should persevere in showbiz. I believe his first foray can well be superseded with a hit. — J. I. Matthew.

The quiz starts at 8pm and we are looking for you to come along and see if you can win your share of the £100 prize fund.

Entry is just £10 per team of four, for what is sure to be an excellent night.

For more information or to enter your team, contact John McFarlane at Bridge FM (01382 496333) or email manager@bridgefm.org.uk — Scott Young, Station Manager, Bridge FM.

Tickets cost, for an adult, £2.50, children over-5, £1 (includes refreshments). Any queries phone 01382 811417. — Doreen Lyon, Fundraising Committee, Clepington & Fairmuir Parish Church.