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Day: September 14, 2019

St Columba’s catchment area to be extended

September 14, 2019 heaneymedia

The catchment area for St Columba’s Catholic Primary School in Oban is to be widened.

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1,800 PATIENTS IN CHRONIC PAIN FORCED TO WAIT LONGER

September 14, 2019 heaneymedia

“It’s time that the SNP Government apologised and showed some leadership by finally giving health boards the resources they need.”

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Press Freedom is big issue for Society’s conference

September 14, 2019 heaneymedia

former BBC Chief News Correspondent Kate Adie will deliver a speech and receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her life-long commitment to journalism.

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DEMOCRAT EDITORIAL

September 14, 2019 heaneymedia

The motion is that this digital newspaper be prorogued until October 1. Those in favour say Aye, those against say Nay

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SCOTTISH CROSS COUNTRY

September 14, 2019 heaneymedia

SPORTS governing body, scottishathletics, is thrilled to confirm a new contract with sponsors, Lindsays, to cover the Scottish Cross Country Season for the next four years.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

Mary’s Meals, the Scottish charity which works out of a shed in the back garden of a house at Dalmally near Oban in Argyll, does

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MAGGIE O’FARRELL TAKES HER NEW BOOK ‘LAND’ ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR

MAGGIE O’FARRELL TAKES HER NEW BOOK ‘LAND’ ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR

Maggie O’Farrell  Now that’s what I call “a good crowd” who turned up when Maggie talked to Caroline Lang about her new novel, Land, to

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POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston following Scotland’s opening World Cup match: “I want to recognise the conduct of football fans across the country

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