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Day: October 8, 2019

NAVAL BASE WORKS OUT HOW TO RAISE CHARITY CASH

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A MIXED team of Royal Navy sailors, Royal Marines and civilian support workers recently completed a 25-hour CrossFit challenge for three charities.

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MAGIC DAY OUT FOR MARINERS AND BIKERS ON THE FIRTH OF CLYDE

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Ahoy there. Scotland’s boat show takes place at Inverkip on the Clyde this weekend.

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IAN BELL AWARD FOR YOUNG WRITERS

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The National Union of Journalists Edinburgh branch, of which Bell was a long-standing member, set up the successful award, together with his family in 2017.

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WHY NO NEWS IS NEVER GOOD NEWS

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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is able to reach out and tap into the resources of journalists across the country

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SURVEY OF FOOTBALL POLICING ISSUES

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Chief Inspector Crawford said: “All the feedback we receive will be analysed and will contribute directly to our new engagement strategy. This will ensure football supporters and communities are involved in the way we police football in future.”

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NEW CHAPLAIN FOR LOCAL HEALTH BOARD AREA

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“Communication is key to all relationships and it helps if the Spiritual Care team leads by example and is open and transparent with everyone, especially with patients.  It’s vital that we are approachable and able to explain what spiritual care is and offer it in a way which makes sense to everyone.”

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  • LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …
  • Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died
  • SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS
  • Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base
  • Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting
  • Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

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LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

Labour reveals NHS Scotland’s £635 million bill for agency nurses …  by Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has pledged to end the SNP’s “wasteful and dangerous”

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Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes have been paid to Tony Worthington, the former Member of Parliament for Clydebank,  The retired politician, who was elected nationally in 1987 and represented

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SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton The SNP is committed to protecting free prescriptions in Scotland. This policy makes a real difference for people across the

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Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base

Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base

by Lucy Ashton Argyll and Bute Council is set to appoint its leader to a working group for a project which will see the authority

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Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting

Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting

Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has called for routes to be opened up to help teachers switch from primary to secondary teaching. Or

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Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

Leaders of Plaid Cymru, John Swinney and SNP join talks with SF delegates in Belfast  Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and vice-president Michelle O’Neill

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SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2 …

SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2 …

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton A fairer, greener Scotland is within reach. The SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2-

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Temporary Traffic Management Order – Kiltwalk Event 2026

Temporary Traffic Management Order – Kiltwalk Event 2026

Famous faces – Sir Tom Hunter and Judy Murray taking part in the Kiltwalk. West Dunbartonshire Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on them

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