It was used toilet paper. The scrap floated past, like seaweed. For the first swim of the holiday, it wasn’t a good start. We are promised paradise, but get partially decayed toilet paper in the salty waters of the Mediterranean. Read More
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READERS’ LETTERS: Don’t overlook the jewel in Dundee’s crown
Sir, – Lately I have read a lot of articles extolling the city of Dundee prior to the excitement surrounding the opening of the V&A.
READERS’ LETTERS: Release of exam results? Must do better
Sir, – On Tuesday August 7, young people in Angus – in keeping with those all over the country – received their examination results.
JIM SPENCE: Deep pockets needed at Dens and next to no chance of American money for United
As the old saying goes, the way to make a small fortune in football is to start off with a big one.
READERS’ LETTERS: People are fed up of aloof and elitist rule
Sir, – Allan Sutherland is a long-time contributor to your letters column and his unionism is well known.
READERS’ LETTERS: Fife railway plans not necessarily on track
Sir, – It must be gratifying for St Andrews Rail Link campaigners that Scotland’s new Transport Secretary sees fit to fund an independent appraisal for the construction of a new rail link into St Andrews despite the existence of the nearby Leuchars main line rail station supported by a regular 10-minute bus journey between the station and the town.
EVE MUIRHEAD: Winter sports could follow European Championship lead
We shouldn’t be surprised that Scotland did a fantastic job of staging the European Championships.
RAB DOUGLAS: Celtic’s Jack Hendry would have benefited from more games at Dundee
In hindsight, it would probably have been better for Jack Hendry if he’d stayed with Dundee for another year before moving to Celtic.
READERS’ LETTERS: Council’s innovative plan is just plain daft
Sir, – I was amazed at the headlines asking for volunteers to grit the pavements (“Volunteers needed to grit Angus pavements”, Courier, August 11).
Jenny Hjul: What Burkagate reveals about Boris
Supporters of Boris Johnson believe his latest ploy to propel himself on to the front pages has revived his Tory leadership chances and given him another possible crack at Number 10.
Lucy Penman: I bottled chance to impress real-life national treasure
During a recent outing to that there Embra Fringe, I enjoyed the usual highlight of such a visit, which is spotting slebs – not on stage, but just going about their business as tourists.
