Trailblazing footballer Rose Reilly has pledged to donate her brain after her death so more research can be done into female concussion. Rose, who was crowned the world’s best female footballer in 1984, said she knew former players who had died of degenerative brain conditions.
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ENJOY YOURSELF, IT’S LATER THAN YOU THINK
Writer and broadcaster Clive James received his first terminal diagnosis almost ten years before he died at the age of 80 this week. He had the time to ponder what it means to be mortal, to say his goodbyes and even to write his own obituary – all with a touch of his characteristic dry wit and sense of humour.
HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL
There’s still time to snap up all the Christmas bargains that will be on display until 5pm.
ONLY THE SNP AND WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BAN THE PRESS
As a famous Clydeside shop steward once said….I may not agree with your opinion but I will fight to my dying breath for you to
DOWN MEMORY LANE
All smiles – the Ladies Section of Dumbarton Bowling Club – The Big Green – in the 1980s. Hat tip John Urie
DAILY MIRROR GOES FOR THE SHORTBREAD VOTE
If it’s Marks and Spencer, it must be good. Hat tip Jack Irvine