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Day: December 10, 2018

SHELLFISH SUBTERFUGE

December 10, 2018 heaneymedia

  A scallop dredger and some scallops sizzling in the pan. By Lizzie Healey Scallops and Stornoway black pudding. There could be no better Scottish

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LIFE SAVERS

December 10, 2018 heaneymedia

Secondary school students to learn life-saving resuscitation techniques By Democrat reporter Senior pupils in West Dunbartonshire will be trained in life-saving Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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STILL COLLECTING

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Still collecting for this charity until December 14. Same places different dates. Please give generously. All adverts go FREE in The Democrat. Send yours to

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EXXON POLLUTION

December 10, 2018 heaneymedia

Will SNP leader McColl do another U-turn on decision to fund Exxon clean up of derelict Esso Bowling? The Esso site on the banks of

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HEATING BILLS

December 10, 2018 heaneymedia

Sturgeon hears of £272 re-connection charge if you haven’t paid your bill By Lizzie Healey First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it is “the most important

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  • Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped
  • Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
  • Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
  • NEW LABOUR LEADER MARRA TELLS SWINNEY HONESTY AND CLARITY REQUIRED ON PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM 
  • Bring along your broken household items and our fabulous repairers will fix them …
  • Royal Scottish Geographical Society present the inaugural Kirsty Wark Medal

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Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are

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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of

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Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

Jagtar Singh Johal was released from prison in Delhi by Andrew Clarance, BBC India producer, reporting from Delhi, and Katie Hunter, BBC Scotland, reporting from Dumbarton 1 October 2026, 13:23

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NEW LABOUR LEADER MARRA TELLS SWINNEY HONESTY AND CLARITY REQUIRED ON PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM 

NEW LABOUR LEADER MARRA TELLS SWINNEY HONESTY AND CLARITY REQUIRED ON PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM 

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra today urged John Swinney to “reflect on his record” and set out what lessons he has learned

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Bring along your broken household items and our fabulous repairers will fix them …

Bring along your broken household items and our fabulous repairers will fix them …

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland What do the following have in common? A clock, cushion cover, retro pushchair, picture frame, umbrella, tea towel, Flymo

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Royal Scottish Geographical Society present the inaugural Kirsty Wark Medal

Royal Scottish Geographical Society present the inaugural Kirsty Wark Medal

Broadcaster, journalist and writer Kirsty Wark, pictured at the Edinburgh Book Festival with Democrat editor Bill Heaney, has become the first recipient of a new

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Clare took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for the Hospice and raised a fantastic £1,163

Clare took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for the Hospice and raised a fantastic £1,163

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice We’re delighted to say a massive thank you to Clare, who took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for the Hospice and

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Learn the World’s most popular martial art …

Learn the World’s most popular martial art …

ALEXANDRIA Martial Arts classes for ALL the Family – Children 3+ years, Youths & Adults RECRUITING NEW STUDENTS NOW! Book your FREE TRIAL LESSON @

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