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Day: December 8, 2018

BUDGET PROTEST RALLY

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Unions head for Holyrood with plea to end SNP cuts to public services The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood; Cllr Jonathan McColl; Cllr Ian Dickson; Cllr

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MAID of the LOCH

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Boats and cruising firms are making the tourism headlines in Balloch The Maid of the Loch – thrown a new lifeline. Pictures by Brian Averell

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FIT FOR A REFURB

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Gym Refurbishment The Meadow Centre and Vale of Leven Swimming Pool gyms will close for a couple of days next week to make way for

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STARVE THEM INTO IT

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Priti Patel wants to starve the Irish – but the rush for passports goes on Priti Patel, right, got the sharp edge of Nicola Sturgeon’s

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IN YOUR DREAMS

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Picture and artwork by Tom Gardiner

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SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL SAY THEY WILL FIX THE SNP’S MESS ON ROADS  by Bill Heaney  Anas Sarwar has said a Scottish Labour government would fix

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PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

by Bill Heaney One of Scotland’s foremost news services, the Dundee Press Agency, has been sold to newly formed Hero Media & Entertainment. The new

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EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass by Jessica Rawnsley for the BBC 5 April 2026 Thousands of

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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