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Day: January 26, 2020

LET’S PRESERVE CIVILITY AND MODERATION

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia

As Friday approaches, with its 11pm deadline when the UK officially leaves the European Union, there is a temptation to retreat into bunkers of defiance (on the part of those of us who see the move as a tragic error) or triumphalism (among those who will see their plan realised).

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WHAT’S £100 MILLION BETWEEN FRIENDS?

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia

According to McColl, he was “begged” by SNP ministers to take over Ferguson’s in 2014, when he was a prized pro-independence performer (albeit from the safe distance of Monte Carlo).

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WANT A SAY IN LOCAL POLITICS? SIGN UP NOW FOR THE COMMUNITY PARTY

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia

All community-based adverts go FREE in the Dumbarton Democrat. Charities, events, good causes. We help where we can. heaneymedia@BTinternet.com

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FREE NIGHT AT THE DUMBUCK HOTEL

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia
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SUPPORT FOR TRANS PEOPLE AND EQUALITY

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia

“Recently, we have been concerned by attempts by some to isolate the trans community from the wider LGBT community; this goes against everything we stand for.” 

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POLICE USE CCTV IMAGE IN SEARCH FOR FIRE RAISER

January 26, 2020 heaneymedia

“I’d urge anyone who recognises the man in the image, and who can identity and help trace his current whereabouts, to come forward as soon as possible in order to assist our investigation.”

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  • Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits
  • Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

by Bill Heaney Reports are emerging that Loch Lomondside landowner Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust to which

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WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

EIS union leader Andrea Bradley (above) said much of the violence was down to the diverse range of needs of children not being met by

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