The two major parties in contemporary Northern Ireland politics are the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin. The DUP are now running England, and Sinn Féin are the main Opposition party in the Republic of Ireland. Neither are in government in Northern Ireland. In terms of introduction to the bizarre world of politics in the […]
Like many of your readers, I grew up with the Campsie Fells continually in my sight. Not only are they a place to walk, to swim, to cycle, and ultimately to enjoy, but they are also an omnipresent feature of our skyline here in East Dunbartonshire. The rock formations are unique and recognisable from many […]
Let me start by quoting E.M. Forster. Ooh, tomorrow – some fool will start the Machine again, tomorrow.” “Never,” said Kuno, “never. Humanity has learned its lesson.” A Doctor friend of mine has been on his social media, pouring scorn on taxi drivers delivering alcohol to alcoholics. I meet Doctor Anon on my daily shuffle […]