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Day: April 6, 2020

VIRUS: PRAISE FOR HOME CARER CATHY SWEENEY

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“She was a caring and generous person, especially when it came to her time, having dedicated over twenty years of her life as a home carer to unfailingly serving the needs of the most vulnerable in society.”

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PRIME MINISTER MOVED TO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson moved to intensive care 8.30pm on Monday, April 6 By Bill Heaney Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pictured left,  has been moved to

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CON ARTISTS WHO RIP OFF VITAL VIRUS PROTECTION SUPPLIES

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As we hear reports of aprons, gloves and other vital personal protection equipment designed to protect workers being stolen or locked away by manufacturers, suppliers and unscrupulous  people connected with hospitals and healthcare, this song by Frances Black came to mind:

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ELEVEN DEATHS IN 10 DAYS AT LOCAL CARE HOME

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“This letter raises serious concerns over the actions of management at Castleview Care Home, which may well have had tragic repercussions for residents and their families.

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BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK ON THE STURGEON PRESS CONFERENCE

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Tom Gordon, political editor of the Herald, got it in one when he described the handling of the sacking – was it a sacking or

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MAN’S BODY FOUND ON PENINSULA SHORE

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Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a man was found on the shore between Rosneath Point, Rosneath and Kilcreggan around 12.10pm on Sunday, 5 April, 2020.

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  • Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton
  • Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says
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WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

If the prelude to this very important football match was Mardi Gras, then the game itself was Ash Wednesday. Morocco scored a shock goal after

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City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that

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Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost  140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to

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Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israeli military carried out a wave of deadly strikes in Lebanon on Friday after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were cancelled U.S. President Donald Trump says

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POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.

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Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

by Democrat reporter Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in an open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital

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Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

This week in Parliament   Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony  It was announced that Their Majesties The King and Queen will join MSPs at the official

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