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Day: September 15, 2017

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  • Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes
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NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION RISES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE

NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION RISES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE

JACKIE BAILLIE URGES GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE AWAAB’S LAW LOOPHOLE Jackie Baillie MSP has backed calls for Awaab’s Law protections to be extended to all forms

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JACKIE BAILLIE URGES OLDER PEOPLE  TO CLAIM SUPPORT AS £2 MILLION PENSION CREDIT GOES UNCLAIMED EACH YEAR

JACKIE BAILLIE URGES OLDER PEOPLE  TO CLAIM SUPPORT AS £2 MILLION PENSION CREDIT GOES UNCLAIMED EACH YEAR

by BILL HEANEY Independent Age and Jackie Baillie MSP are urging older people in Dumbarton Constituency to find out whether they could be eligible for

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Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes

Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes

By Lisa West October 23, 2026 Police Scotland, the Ministry of Defence and the Scottish Government should work together to protect defence industry staff after

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Vulnerable young people are being targeted to steal alcohol from stores across Scotland

Vulnerable young people are being targeted to steal alcohol from stores across Scotland

23 October 2026 Man jailed for child exploitation offences as part of Operation Dynos by BILL HEANEY A 23-year-old man has been jailed as part

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YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

Friday 23rd October 2026 BAE Systems apprentices who have been allowed to start their “time” on Clydeside. by BILL HEANEY Greater regional control over skills

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School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

The email was received by schools across the country, including West Dunbartonshire but the Council refuse to tell council taxpayers what the impact was here.

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Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

22 October 2026 Bottle throwing Rangers fan also received an eight-month banning order A man has been jailed for 16 months for his part in

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Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland

Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland

October 22, 2026 Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with immigration offences following two weeks of intensification action at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan Ports.

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