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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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  • SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS
  • PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND
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SNP ACCUSED OF EMBARKING ON ELECTION ‘PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN’

SNP ACCUSED OF EMBARKING ON ELECTION ‘PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN’

 by Bill Heaney The SNP has today been accused of engaging in a Scottish Parliament election “propaganda campaign” that would “make Pravda blush”. It’s a

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Glen Sannox ferry out of action again with engines issue

Glen Sannox ferry out of action again with engines issue

MV Glen Sannox has been sailing on the Arran route since January last year BBC Scotland is reporting that CalMac’s troubled Glen Sannox ferry has

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LABOUR LEADER SARWAR CONDEMNS WORLD CUP TICKET PRICE HIKE

LABOUR LEADER SARWAR CONDEMNS WORLD CUP TICKET PRICE HIKE

Gary Innes and the team from Celtic Connections who will be supporting Scotland in the World Cup in the US. by Bill Heaney Football fans

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SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL SAY THEY WILL FIX THE SNP’S MESS ON ROADS  by Bill Heaney  Anas Sarwar has said a Scottish Labour government would fix

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PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

by Bill Heaney One of Scotland’s foremost news services, the Dundee Press Agency, has been sold to newly formed Hero Media & Entertainment. The new

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EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass by Jessica Rawnsley for the BBC 5 April 2026 Thousands of

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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