The triumph of Boris Johnson may prove to be a Pyrrhic victory (20 December). Indeed, the first 20 years of this century might well be seen as a dark age of such Pyrrhic victories by the defenders of the capitalist status quo.
Category: Dumbarton
GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TOWER IN HELENSBURGH
It’s all happening over the New Year at The Tower in Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. Delicious fish suppers across the street in The Sun restaurant. Or how about La Barca or Cattle and Creel for apres cinema? Sounds good, does it not?
SPECULATION MOUNTS OVER COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
There is speculation now that Cllr McAllister could step up to take Cllr McColl’s place as leader should he decide to resign for any reason, although that seems unlikely.
SALLY ROONEY IS BEST SELLER IN BRITAIN
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, a Holocaust love story based on a true story, is Ireland’s bestselling book for the second year in a row. According to figures released by Nielsen BookScan, which compiles the publishing industry’s official charts, it sold 41,627 copies, earning €489,000.
ACCOUNTS COMMISSION REPORT SHOWS COUNCIL IS SKINT
West Dunbartonshire Council is not just a basket case, it’s a very large shopping trolley whose wheels are stuck and won’t move forward.
THE BRIAN WILSON COLUMN
I have had more contact with the NHS over the past year than desirable though there is nothing like first-hand experience to provide insights, writes Brian Wilson. Having suffered from apparently random ailments and felt generally rotten for a few months, I was referred to hospital in Stornoway. There, I experienced a stroke of good fortune (and excellent care).