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Day: July 4, 2020

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

At the outset Ms Sturgeon told us the pandemic was above and beyond politics. It was too important for that. There would be no lies or misleading statements as was the usual mode for politicians like herself.

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Glorious Glen Fruin where sheep and cattle may safely graze – or maybe not

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

Committee Convener, Edward Mountain MSP, said: “Dog attacks cause suffering to farm animals, resulting in distress and significant financial cost to farmers.

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Food banks warn spike in demand is imminent

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

working hand in glove with the council to ensure planned and emergency food and essential supplies deliveries are getting to those who needed them.”

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Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

It is vital that people in between screening appointments or awaiting an appointment to be aware of any symptoms or signs of the conditions screened for. Anyone having these symptoms should contact their GP practice.

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‘Arrochar will not survive without tourists’

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

Self-catering businesses can reopen in Scotland from today but hotels, restaurants and B&Bs must remain closed. The impact of the lockdown and social distancing on tourism has been disastrous, with the loss of thousands of jobs. BBC Scotland’s The Nine found out how one community has been coping.

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Clydesdale Bank sheds 300 jobs as branches close

July 4, 2020 heaneymedia

Clydesdale Bank, now renamed Virgin Money, is to shed 300 staff as it closes branches, six in Scotland, including its branch at 53 High Street in Dumbarton..

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  • Malcolm Offord: Scotland Can’t Afford Free University For Half Of School Leavers
  • MSPs should face same child protection and vulnerable adult checks as teachers and social workers.
  • Swinney told to come to Parliament to outline full details of public sector reforms
  • Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet
  • Seventeenth person charged in connection with July disorder in Glasgow
  • SEE NORTHERN IRELAND WHEN THE AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL

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Malcolm Offord: Scotland Can’t Afford Free University For Half Of School Leavers

Malcolm Offord: Scotland Can’t Afford Free University For Half Of School Leavers

by Noah Vickers in House magazine 06 September Reform’s Scottish leader, Malcolm Offord, talks to Noah Vickers about his political journey, how to tackle climate

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MSPs should face same child protection and vulnerable adult checks as teachers and social workers.

MSPs should face same child protection and vulnerable adult checks as teachers and social workers.

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, pictured right, has today said that the Scottish Government must press ahead with measures to ensure

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Swinney told to come to Parliament to outline full details of public sector reforms

Swinney told to come to Parliament to outline full details of public sector reforms

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Conservatives are today (Monday) demanding that John Swinney come to Parliament and give full details on exactly what his public

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Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet

Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet

Ireland Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake a language test under the proposed overhaul Minister for Justice

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Seventeenth person charged in connection with July disorder in Glasgow

Seventeenth person charged in connection with July disorder in Glasgow

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with disorder in Glasgow on Saturday, 25 July, 2026. The man has

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SEE NORTHERN IRELAND WHEN THE AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL

SEE NORTHERN IRELAND WHEN THE AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL

View online Hello Democrat readers, something magical happens in Northern Ireland in autumn The season uncovers hidden gems and quiet glens, secluded coastal paths where

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Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth …

Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth …

Chancellor John Healey has set out his plan to drive growth in every postcode, backing Britain’s extraordinary strengths to deliver benefits across the whole country.

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SNP hide secret exam figures which reveal ‘success’ was overblown by Education Secretary Mairi McAllan

SNP hide secret exam figures which reveal ‘success’ was overblown by Education Secretary Mairi McAllan

Scottish Government doesn’t publish accurate exam results figures as it uses a percentage of those who actually sit the exam, rather than all those who

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