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Day: June 7, 2019

BUSY BEE BAILLIE MAKES HER VOICE HEARD AT HOLYROOD

June 7, 2019 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Dumbarton and Lomond MSP Jackie Baillie has been a busy woman in the Scottish Parliament this week. The MSP called on the

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GRAY STEPS DOWN FOR PERSONAL AND FAMILY REASONS

June 7, 2019 heaneymedia

Muriel Gray steps down from Glasgow School of Art post Muriel Gray gave evidence to Holyrood’s culture committee last year By Democrat reporter BBC Scotland

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A WEE LOOK BACK AT THE CONCORD

June 7, 2019 heaneymedia

A WEE LOOK BACK 54 is at 1.30pm on Wednesday 12th June in the Concord Centre, Dumbarton. The programme  features films on Dumbarton, Donegal, Holland

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DRIVING LICENCE COULD BE YOURS SOON

June 7, 2019 heaneymedia

Council offers FREE driving lessons if you pass the mock theory test By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council is offering young people free driving lessons

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TOWER CINEMA IN HELENSBURGH

June 7, 2019 heaneymedia
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  •  No Skerryvore No Party: Skerryvore fans ask for more …
  • Iran death toll rises to 1,230; Woman stranded in Dubai says ‘We’re not getting information’
  • Labour decide to raise council tax and social housing rent by eight per cent.
  • UK to send Clyde-built Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
  • Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy
  • MPs’ pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April …

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 No Skerryvore No Party: Skerryvore fans ask for more …

 No Skerryvore No Party: Skerryvore fans ask for more …

Pictures by Jeff Holmes  by Democrat reporter Skerryvore will host a huge World Cup Warm Up in aid of Street Soccer Scotland, it has been announced, taking over Glasgow’s Barrowland

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Iran death toll rises to 1,230; Woman stranded in Dubai says ‘We’re not getting information’

Iran death toll rises to 1,230; Woman stranded in Dubai says ‘We’re not getting information’

Birds fly as smoke rises in Tehran after an explosion as Israel and the United States launch strikes on Iran on Monday.  TEHRAN — Nowhere

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Labour decide to raise council tax and social housing rent by eight per cent.

Labour decide to raise council tax and social housing rent by eight per cent.

By Bill Heaney Social housing rents and council tax will each be increased by by around 8 per cent for the new financial year following

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UK to send Clyde-built Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus

UK to send Clyde-built Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus

* Late news: It was revealed last night that HMS Dragon will not leave for Cyprus for another week. Official. by Democrat reporter The UK

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Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

by Elizabeth McMeekin A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, helping them lead

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MPs’ pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April …

MPs’ pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April …

The BBC is reporting that MPs’ basic salary will rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April, Westminster’s expenses watchdog has said. The Independent

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Deep concern about the future of historic churches after Government stops grants

Deep concern about the future of historic churches after Government stops grants

by Bill Heaney Christian leaders have expressed deep concern about the future of historic churches across Scotland due to the abrupt closure of a crucial

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US and Israel continue assault on Iran as war spreads across the Gulf …

US and Israel continue assault on Iran as war spreads across the Gulf …

Keith Duggan Washington Correspondent of the Irish Times Fears of a protracted and complex war deepened as missile strikes were exchanged by countries across the

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