It was good to see Dundee’s transformation from industrial economy to a world leader in life sciences and digital media, recognised recently in New York.
Our two universities continue to grow and attract quality students and Duncan of Jordanstone figures as one of the top art schools in the UK.
Dundee Rep’s rise to become one of Britain’s top theatre companies has been nothing short of remarkable.
Many positive changes have been seen in the City of Discovery over the last decade or so.
Unemployment, however, remains above the national average.
Hundreds of jobs have been lost over the last couple of years to cheaper foreign competition.
Cultural successes mean nothing if the people of the city can’t enjoy the benefits.
It is therefore for city officials, MSPs and MPs to redouble their efforts and bring much-needed jobs to Dundee. — S. M. T.
Letting area down
The rusty bridge.
As we approach the time for the annual gala week, Broughty Ferry is looking great. The recent spell of sunshine has shown the area at its best.
Unfortunately for anyone walking into Broughty from the west, there is one particular eyesore. It’s the bridge at Dundee Road, which is rusty and dilapidated.
Whoever is responsible for it should bring it up to scratch. — Walker, West Ferry.
Really no excuse
I am sick of the “poor me” attitude of heroin addicts. The dangers of heroin addiction have been well documented since the mid-1980s. I even remember the subject being tackled by children’s programmes, so there really isn’t an excuse for not knowing the perils if you chose this path.
I commend addicts who want to give up but please don’t wait for the help to fall into your lap.
Putting it into perspective — losing your family in an earthquake or cyclone, scratching a living in war-torn Iraq, or trying to support your family in Palestine, are all difficult. Giving up heroin is child’s play by comparison. — Yasmin Choudhury.
Live together
I am fed up reading about heroin users thinking they are due something. Letter writer User blames the police and MSP and even being held in detention.
I know heroin users broke into my neighbour’s house and attempted to get into my work’s van. I agree with another comment — to let them live together somewhere and rob each other. — Non-User.
Hourly service disappoints
I am unhappy with the Stagecoach Strathtay bus service between Monifieth and Arbroath.
I have to use public transport to get to work, but this is very difficult with an hourly service.
I have to wait nearly an hour after my shift just to catch a bus, which is often late, or worse, earlier than the published timetable. Recently I had to wait nearly two hours after my shift just to get home. — Unhappy Commuter.
Race Night
On Saturday, at 7pm in Ardler Sports and Recreation club, a race night is being held by one of the teams in this years Relay for Life, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Tickets are £3 and are available by calling 01382 862287. — Jennifer Taylor, Media Volunteer.
Following in Aled’s footsteps
Andrew Johnston, the 13-year-old head chorister from Carlisle who appeared in Britain’s Got Talent, is destined for a winning career.
He reminds me of the standard set by Aled Jones.
BBC Records released Aled’s LP Voices From The Holy Land in the m id-1980s and numerous CDs followed.
He is now a popular presenter of BBC TV’s Songs of Praise and is a Radio 2 DJ.
To clear up one urban myth about Aled. He did not sing Walking In The Air on The Snowman soundtrack album. He did do an outstanding cover version of the song which was a chart hit.
The boy treble who sang the original version was Peter Auty. —J. I. Matthew.
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