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Day: December 9, 2018

EXXONMOBIL ALARM GOES OFF

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Call to investigate ExxonMobil The abandoned and polluted Esso site at Bowling pictured from the Old Kilpatrick Hills and from the River Clyde. By Bill

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NOTEBOOK ON PLANNING

December 9, 2018 heaneymedia

Sandpoint Marina on the River Leven opposite Dumbarton Castle. By Bill Heaney What is happening at Sandpoint Marina, birthplace of the world’s most famous tea

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AUTISM

December 9, 2018 heaneymedia

Labour and SNP leaders clash over figures for specialist teachers Richard Leonard and Nicola Sturgeon – clashed over teacher numbers. By Democrat reporter The number

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NO CASH FOR CHRISTMAS

December 9, 2018 heaneymedia

Poorest people on benefits will be left without any cash for Christmas Nicola Sturgeon says welfare benefits should be Holyrood’s responsibility. By Democrat reporter All

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END TWO-CHILD CAP

December 9, 2018 heaneymedia

Drop the two-child cap and include rape victims in family tax credits By Lizzie Healey Dumbarton and Lomond MSP Jackie Baillie has called on the

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PROTEST at PARLIAMENT

December 9, 2018 heaneymedia

All adverts for good causes go FREE in The Democrat. Send your words/artwork/pictures to heaneymedia@btinternet.com and we’ll do the rest.

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  • Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.
  • Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram
  • Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden
  • Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety
  • HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend
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Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

by Democrat reporter A former policeman has been jailed for seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences. Derek McNee, 42, committed the

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Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

02 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland officers are appealing for information after a child was struck by a firework in Glasgow. Around 6.35

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Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

by BILL HEANEY There was more football-related violence at the weekend. An investigation has been launched after officers were targeted during disorder on Curtis Avenue

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Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling on the Scottish Government to redouble its support for fire and flood safety after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde The Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend brought together serving and retired submariners, families and veterans in London to honour those who

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At McMonagles Fish & Chips, we’re proud to serve Scotland’s favourite dish from our one-of-a-kind floating restaurant boat on the Forth & Clyde Canal. Known

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Salvador Dali lithograph collection to go to auction

Salvador Dali lithograph collection to go to auction

The artworks are expected to fetch as much as £120,000 at auction. By Benjamin Russell A private art collection which includes more than 30 hand-signed

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The Pawn, Alexandria: Round up your pals, dig out the cowboy boots …

The Pawn, Alexandria: Round up your pals, dig out the cowboy boots …

The Pawn, Alexandria  SAVE THE DATE!  Leave a wee gap in the Christmas diary… we’re going country! Country Rox with Eileen & Natalie are coming

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