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Day: April 21, 2019

PRIMARY SCHOOL TESTS SHOULD BE SCRAPPED, SAYS EIS

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Standardised testing is insult to teachers and will cause anxiety By Jim Halfpenny of the EIS Despite the claims of the SNP Government that standardised

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TOWER CINEMA EASTER PROGRAMMES

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WHY ARE OUR OLD FOLK HIDDEN AWAY IN THE HILLS?

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Langcraigs Home at Gooseholm being torn down at the weekend.  Pictures by Raymond Stewart, Bill Heaney and Tom Gardiner By Bill Heaney It’s Easter. Not just

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  • Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks
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  • FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY
  • Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike
  • Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps
  • Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

Shandon sailors Anna Burnet and partner John Gimson secured a bronze medal today at the Palma de Mallorca Regatta in Spain. This podium finish builds

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENT THIS THURSDAY Experience a memorable night with internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Denis Patrickson. Celebrated for his mastery of classical and jazz. The founder

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Around 1,000 members will walk out at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities on Friday by Lucy Ashton Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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