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Day: January 29, 2020

LABOUR LOWERS THE RED FLAG ON BUDGET DAY

January 29, 2020 heaneymedia

It was hard to believe that in the Town Hall we were sitting only a few hundred yards from Simioni’s Café, the meeting place of thousands of workers with their shop stewards during the Upper Clyde Shipyards crisis.

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MOTHER HELD AFTER THREE CHILDREN FOUND DEAD

January 29, 2020 heaneymedia

Deirdre Morley, who was on stress-related leave from her job, held on suspicion of murder

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GREYFRIARS CELEBRATES ITS 400th ANNIVERSARY

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Inspired by renowned figures from the Enlightenment who are buried in the Kirkyard, or who were ministers of Greyfriars, a Festival of Science, Wisdom and Faith (5-7 June) will feature a line-up including forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black and writer Richard Holloway, left, former Episcopal Church bishop from Alexandria.

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ISLE OF BUTE MAN MISSING FOR TWO MONTHS

January 29, 2020 heaneymedia

Paul’s family said: “It has now been nine weeks since our brother Paul was last seen. Me and my family are still so worried and desperate to find him.

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MOTOR CYCLIST DIES AT SCENE OF SERIOUS CRASH

January 29, 2020 heaneymedia

Ambulance crews attempted to resuscitate the 23-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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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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