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Day: May 14, 2020

BIG CARE HOMES ARE A BAD IDEA

May 14, 2020 heaneymedia

Langcraigs, if you do the math, which was sold by the Council for £225,000 less than the highest offer, was razed to the ground and has now been rebuilt from the floor up, but so far as we know hasn’t opened yet.

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COUNCIL POLICIES THAT KILL LOCAL PAPERS AND EXPLOIT CARE WORKERS

May 14, 2020 heaneymedia

McColl and his cronies have a sin to answer for, but they are saying nothing. Their motto, after mediocrity, is “whatever you say, say nothing”.

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VIRUS: CHURCH WHEELS OUT THE EXPERTS

May 14, 2020 heaneymedia

Chaired by Sir Harry Burns, Scotland’s former Chief Medical Officer and Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Strathclyde, the group will focus on two parallel work streams: Infection Control and Liturgical Norms.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …
  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
  • BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY
  • HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

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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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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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