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Day: June 6, 2019

SNP DECISION WAS MORTAL BLOW TO NEWSPAPERS

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

Fiona Hyslop, Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinney and Jim Mather. By the Editor Crocodile tears rolled down the faces of a number of members of the

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COMBINED CLASSES CAUSE CHAOS IN OUR SCHOOLS, CLAIM

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney An A for achievement. That’s what is appearing in the report cards of the education system in our schools, according to Education

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BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK COLUMN

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

We have been given an insight into the SNP (and West Dunbartonshire Council) thinking on their ban and boycott of The Democrat. It seems that

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COUNCIL DISPUTE NOT YET FULLY RESOLVED

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

Social work UNISON members agree to suspend strike action By Democrat reporter UNISON met with West Dunbartonshire Council last week following on from “our tremendous

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EX-SNP PARLIAMENTARIAN JAILED FOR 18 MONTHS

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

Natalie McGarry jailed for £25,000 fraud, including £750 from food bank McGarry, 37, took more than £25,600 from pro-independence organisations. By Democrat reporter STV News

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POLICE DROP COUNCIL FRAUD INQUIRY

June 6, 2019 heaneymedia

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I have just been informed by Police Scotland that due to the lack of evidence they will not be

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  • SPORT: Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him
  • CHILDCARE: parents and carers are wrestling every day with the joys and challenges of raising children
  • Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven
  • HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS
  • Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane
  • Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

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SPORT: Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him

SPORT: Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him

Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot one year after the club won the Premier League title. by Andy Hunter in The Irish Times Liverpool have sacked

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CHILDCARE: parents and carers are wrestling every day with the joys and challenges of raising children

CHILDCARE: parents and carers are wrestling every day with the joys and challenges of raising children

by Bill Heaney Early learning and childcare professionals were praised to the high heavens in the Scottish Parliament this week by Màiri McAllan, the SNP

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Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven

Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven

by Lucy Ashton Pupils from schools across the Vale of Leven will put their vision for their community’s future on display at a range of

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HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

by Lucy Ashton A report has found that mixed-sex wards in mental hospitals are challenging for staff and patients concerning privacy and dignity. The Scottish

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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