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Day: April 22, 2020

VIRUS: TOTAL NUMBER OF DEATHS IS 1616

April 22, 2020 heaneymedia

A third of the deaths were recorded in care homes such as Crosslet House and Castle View in Dumbarton.

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JONATHAN McCOLL SAYS JACKIE BAILLIE IS A LIAR

April 22, 2020 heaneymedia

“It’s bad enough that Jackie Baillie has chosen to use COVID-19 to raise her personal profile, but to do so by deliberately spreading inaccurate information is irresponsible and shows a total disregard for the feelings of the deceased’s families, as well as insulting our committed and dedicated staff.

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VIRUS: TEACHERS MAKE PPE FOR CARE CREWS

April 22, 2020 heaneymedia

Damian Heaney, Ronnie Dott and David Berry created a prototype which was approved by the NHS, before setting about creating the visors using materials from the school’s technical department, such as acrylic, acetate and pop rivets.

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VIRUS: SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PAY

April 22, 2020 heaneymedia

The local Citizen’s Advice Bureau is preparing itself for a sharp spike in the number of inquiries for financial support advice from this Friday.

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SAD STORY OF BULLYING, DEPRIVATION AND NEGLECT

April 22, 2020 heaneymedia

Crosslet House virus deaths have reached 21 By Bill Heaney There are unconfirmed reports today that the number of residents who have died after contracting

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter
  • Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others
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RENTON: Body found in house fire as police probe ‘suspicious’ death

RENTON: Body found in house fire as police probe ‘suspicious’ death

Fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a property in Tontine Park, Renton, early on Saturday morning West Dunbartonshire: Body found in

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FLAMINGO LAND: INVESTIGATION BY NICK KEMPE OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND

FLAMINGO LAND: INVESTIGATION BY NICK KEMPE OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND

Flamingo Land’s third planning application on Loch Lomond in trouble March 26, 2023 I had hoped to cover the members debate that took place in

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LOCH LOMOND: Heather about to weather a storm of criticism about the National Park

LOCH LOMOND: Heather about to weather a storm of criticism about the National Park

Heather Reid, Convener of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority. Newly elected National Park Convener Heather Reid shares her thoughts on leading the

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CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter

CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter

Mountain Rescue workers were called out to a casualty on Ben Cruachan. By Democrat reporter A hillwalker was rushed to hospital by helicopter yesterday after

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Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others

Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others

By Ferret Investigative Journalists Picture by ANDREW COWAN Nicola Sturgeon faced MSPs for the final time at first ministers’ questions (FMQs) on Thursday, ahead of

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SNP SHAMBLES: Fraud squad ask party about expensive purchases and gifts

SNP SHAMBLES: Fraud squad ask party about expensive purchases and gifts

Sturgeon and Murrell have resigned as questions keep coming over ‘indyref2’ cash By Democrat reporter The Sunday Mail is reporting that SNP is being probed over

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JOURNALISM: How columnists were complicit in one of the great con jobs of modern times

JOURNALISM: How columnists were complicit in one of the great con jobs of modern times

Who says journalists never take a long, hard look at themselves in the mirror? Fintan O’Toole in The Irish Times In all the reflections this

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SNP leadership favourites will each cost the taxpayer over £1.6 billion

SNP leadership favourites will each cost the taxpayer over £1.6 billion

Splash the cash Forbes says she’ll increase childcare payments to £40, and pay £15 an hour for social care workers … By Bill Heaney Pledges

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