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Day: July 14, 2019

SUMMER HOLIDAY FOOTBALL CAMP

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DJOKOVIC WINS TIGHTEST TENNIS MATCH EVER

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PICTURES BY BILL HEANEY Novak Djokovic saved two championship points to retain his Wimbledon title with a thrilling final-set tie-break win over Roger Federer. On

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FINE WRITING

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Restaurants had no power to cook or refrigerate and many closed. But some small bistros stayed open. Candlelight, bread, cheese and wine was plentiful.

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  • DRINKS INDUSTRY: Scotch whisky exports have decreased by £1 billion in 2020
  • RELIGION: Hallelujah, churches will open for Easter Weekend
  • MINISTERIAL CODE: We have a duty to conduct these debates in a way that does not unfairly trash the reputation of people, says FM
  • COVID 19: The number of people who have died is now 7,084.
  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Investment announced in economic recovery for Helensburgh and Lomond
  • SALMOND INQUIRY: There are senior lawyers in the Government whose fundamental responsibility it is to protect the integrity of the administration of justice

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DRINKS INDUSTRY: Scotch whisky exports have decreased by £1 billion in 2020

DRINKS INDUSTRY: Scotch whisky exports have decreased by £1 billion in 2020

  Scotch whisky and battle with the US to scrap tariffs costing industry £1 billion in exports.  Above, the Chivas bottling and packaging plant at

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RELIGION: Hallelujah, churches will open for Easter Weekend

RELIGION: Hallelujah, churches will open for Easter Weekend

St Patrick’s and Riverside churches in Dumbarton – open for Easter Sunday. Above Bernie Heaney at Craigend Garden Centre in Cardross. Pictures by Bill Heaney

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MINISTERIAL CODE: We have a duty to conduct these debates in a way that does not unfairly trash the reputation of people, says FM

MINISTERIAL CODE: We have a duty to conduct these debates in a way that does not unfairly trash the reputation of people, says FM

  By Bill Heaney “I have nothing to hide on this—nothing whatsoever” is what Nicola Sturgeon said about the Alex Salmond crisis that is engulfing

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COVID 19: The number of people who have died is now 7,084.

COVID 19: The number of people who have died is now 7,084.

By First Minister Nicola Surgeon Currently, 967 people are in hospital with Covid, which is 51 fewer than yesterday, and 89 people are in intensive

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Investment announced in economic recovery for Helensburgh and Lomond

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Investment announced in economic recovery for Helensburgh and Lomond

By Julie Millar Argyll and Bute Council has announced a £600,000 boost for the local economy in Helensburgh and Lomond. The council is investing funding,

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SALMOND INQUIRY: There are senior lawyers in the Government whose fundamental responsibility it is to protect the integrity of the administration of justice

SALMOND INQUIRY: There are senior lawyers in the Government whose fundamental responsibility it is to protect the integrity of the administration of justice

By Bill Heaney Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was given the green light on Wednesday to ask the Scottish Government  whether James Wolffe QC., the Lord

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LENNON RESIGNS: Manager was well-liked in West Dunbartonshire for his public relations and charity work

LENNON RESIGNS: Manager was well-liked in West Dunbartonshire for his public relations and charity work

By Bill Heaney Celtic Football Club have announced that Neil Lennon has resigned from his position as football manager with immediate effect. Neil Lennon has

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EDUCATION: In all circumstances, the requisite PPE must be available to teachers

EDUCATION: In all circumstances, the requisite PPE must be available to teachers

By Democrat reporter Many teachers will welcome returning to the classroom this week, but there will also be some trepidation, according to Labour MSP Daniel

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