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Day: June 14, 2018

Democratic deficit

June 14, 2018 heaneymedia

The following letter from Dumbarton exile Stewart Sweeney appeared in The Guardian Weekly newspaper on-line today: Democracy gap The crisis of democracy is being driven

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Notebook

June 14, 2018 heaneymedia

World Cup special: Come on Harry Kane, the boy from Connemara England captain Harry Kane who will lead out his team in the World Cup.

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Cancer campaign

June 14, 2018 heaneymedia

Volunteers from Military Vs Cancer at HM Naval Base Clyde.  Pictured from left to right: ETWESM Samuel Tyler, TSSM Andrew Bullingham, WO1 TSM David Bathgate, ETWESM

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026
  • Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …
  • WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK
  • Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage
  • People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

Celtic’s newly crowned Scottish Premiership Champions took time out from their Scottish Cup final preparations to pay a special visit to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital

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