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Day: May 2, 2020

CUSTOMERS FORCED TO MAKE 75-MILE FOOD TRIP

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

This was forcing people to make multiple trips to the stores, thereby increasing the risk of infection.

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VIRUS TESTING PLANS NOT GOING FAR ENOUGH

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

It is a fact that we are best equipped to protect patients, residents and support key workers when we have accurate figures on those who have contracted the virus.

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VIRUS: CATHOLIC BISHOPS WANT LOCKDOWN LIFTED

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

We are conscious that once the lockdown is over we’ll need to provide means for the family to grieve.”

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BORIS BABY NAMED AFTER LIFE SAVING DOCTORS

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

The Prime Minister’s latest son is called Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.

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POLICE RECOVER DRUGS IN MIDNIGHT RAID

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

Two men, aged 29 and 31, have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. 

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BRIAN WILSON WRITES FOR THE DEMOCRAT

May 2, 2020 heaneymedia

Then Ms Polling, on the basis of interviews, put it to Professor Leitch that staff were “terrified” of going into work, for fear of taking the virus with them.  “I walk the floors of the Health Service,” he responded. “I don’t hear that”.

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  • CATASTROPHIC: LOCH LOMOND GRADING CLASSED AS ‘POOR’ FOR SCOTLAND’S SALMON RIVERS IN 2027
  • WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OFFICER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
  • East Dunbartonshire MSP signs open letter backing local journalism
  • Scottish Lib Dems set out plans to tackle 37,657 cancer cases
  • Wool prices jump 70 per cent in major turnaround for local sheep farmers
  • Monica Lennon knocked out of Scottish Labour leadership contest

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CATASTROPHIC: LOCH LOMOND GRADING CLASSED AS ‘POOR’ FOR SCOTLAND’S SALMON RIVERS IN 2027

CATASTROPHIC: LOCH LOMOND GRADING CLASSED AS ‘POOR’ FOR SCOTLAND’S SALMON RIVERS IN 2027

A dinghy on the shore at Inchcailloch with The Cobbler high above Arrochar. by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government has proposed that 123 out of

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OFFICER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OFFICER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Caroline Sinclair, Beth Culshaw, Peter Hessett, Michelle McGinty and Jann Gardner. by BILL HEANEY West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, the organisation caught up

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East Dunbartonshire MSP signs open letter backing local journalism

East Dunbartonshire MSP signs open letter backing local journalism

by Democrat reporter The Scottish Government is being urged to introduce a range of measures, including a dedicated fund, to support local journalism and in

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Scottish Lib Dems set out plans to tackle 37,657 cancer cases

Scottish Lib Dems set out plans to tackle 37,657 cancer cases

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has urged the SNP government to listen to his party’s calls to roll out

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Wool prices jump 70 per cent in major turnaround for local sheep farmers

Wool prices jump 70 per cent in major turnaround for local sheep farmers

     The wool market recovery follows years in which many fleeces failed to cover shearing costs. by Democrat reporter Sheep farmers on Loch Lomondside, Argyll

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Monica Lennon knocked out of Scottish Labour leadership contest

Monica Lennon knocked out of Scottish Labour leadership contest

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Scottish Labour members will choose between Michael Marra and Joe Fagan as the party’s next leader after Monica Lennon failed to make

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MSP openS the Kilmaronock Community Trust Solar Project

MSP openS the Kilmaronock Community Trust Solar Project

It was great to open the Kilmaronock Community Trust Solar Project. Community-owned renewables reduce electricity costs and return profits going back to local projects and,

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RELIGION: Dramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland

RELIGION: Dramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland

Catholic baptisms in Ireland fell by 30 per cent over the past decade August 18 2026 by PATSY McGARRY The number of Catholic baptisms on the

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