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Day: May 17, 2020

VIRUS: NINE MORE DEATHS TAKE TOTAL TO 2103

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

Latest figures show 2,103 patients in Scotland have died after testing positive for Covid-19, an increase of nine

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TOWN DOCTOR WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NHS

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

A plaque and a portrait in Dumbarton Library is not sufficient tribute to Cronin, who was born in a cottage in Cardross and lived in Round Riding Road, Dumbarton.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

I am sure everyone feels the pain of social distancing and we are all looking forward to the day when we can greet and hug again those members of our families and friends from whom we have been forced to keep at  a distance.

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POLICE SWOOPS NETS £30,000 DRUGS HAUL

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

Police Scotland can confirm a quantity of herbal cannabis, with a total estimated value of £30,000 was recovered, along with a five figure sum of cash following a proactive operation in Clydebank.

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BRIAN WILSON WRITES FOR THE DEMOCRAT

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

If Ms Sturgeon believes that the right to answers amounts to “highly politicised nonsense” then she is living in a bubble of impunity which is in urgent need of pricking.

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CARE WORKERS TOLD TO WORK UNTIL THEY DROP – BUT ONLY ‘IN EXTREMIS’

May 17, 2020 heaneymedia

Fast-tracked new laws will let Scottish Government take over care homes By Scott Macnab in The Scotsman Freeman, McColl and Crosslet Care Home in Dumbarton,

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

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Donald Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations

Donald Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations

US president tells supporters communism is ‘the enemy of July 4th, 1776′ during Mount Rushmore address David Smith in Washington Saturday,  July, 4 2026  Donald

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PUBLIC CONCERN AS ANTI TERRORISM POLICE ARE BEING DRAFTED INTO HELENSBURGH

PUBLIC CONCERN AS ANTI TERRORISM POLICE ARE BEING DRAFTED INTO HELENSBURGH

by Bill Heaney There has been an initial negative reaction to a proposal to strengthen policing in Faslane, Helensburgh and the surrounding road network by

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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