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Day: June 30, 2019

IT’S TIME FOR THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SNP

June 30, 2019 heaneymedia

SNP cavemen who are bringing their party into disrepute That meeting the SNP claim they knew nothing about, the advertisement for it, Cllr Jonathan McColl,

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CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND’S SCAMS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 

June 30, 2019 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Dumbarton and Lomond MSP, Jackie Baillie, has backed Citizens Advice Scotland’s Scams Awareness Campaign. The Citizens Advice network, which has seen an

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DEMOCRACY AND THE PLANNING SYSTEM

June 30, 2019 heaneymedia

Since the SNP members of West Dunbartonshire Council were not present at last week’s meeting organised by the Save Loch Lomond group in Alexandria North

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BRIAN WILSON’S COLUMN

June 30, 2019 heaneymedia

As Scotland marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament, it’s clear we need leaders who recognise the immense possibilities and rich potential of devolution outside of the constitutional debate, writes Brian Wilson

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BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK

June 30, 2019 heaneymedia

And I can’t say I am delighted at being in such good company as the members of the public who were once again locked out of the council’s monthly meeting in Dumbarton on Wednesday. I feel sorry for them.

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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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