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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN: Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on
  • PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come
  • Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail
  • ‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition
  • LABOUR AND LIBDEM MSPS SANGSTER AND DUNLOP RESPOND TO EMPOWERING SCHOOLS REPORT
  • Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, warn Police Scotland

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REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN: Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on

REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN:  Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on

Orange Order members hold ‘constructive’ meeting with NI Secretary Bryant Garvaghy residents meet Bryant, seeking international mediator in dispute Orange Order maintains presence at Drumcree

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PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come

PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come

The cost of filling up an average family car is now almost £110 – £31 more than it was at the start of the US-Iran

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Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail

Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail

Monday 28 September 2026 15:55 BST The suspects, who are all British nationals from London, will remain under police investigation by Holly Evans in The

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‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition

‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition

Above: The Two Roberts – Colquhoun and MacBryde – were the hottest thing in British art for a short period of time. by Pauline McLean, 

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LABOUR AND LIBDEM MSPS SANGSTER AND DUNLOP RESPOND TO EMPOWERING SCHOOLS REPORT

LABOUR AND LIBDEM MSPS SANGSTER AND DUNLOP RESPOND TO EMPOWERING SCHOOLS REPORT

by BILL HEANEY  Scottish Labour has warned against “rushed” reforms being “snuck in through the back door” as it calls for education to be a

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Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, warn Police Scotland

Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, warn Police Scotland

28 September 2026 A new digital advert calls on men to be role models to help counter the toxic social media manosphere and reduce violence

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Greens call on Scottish government for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland

Greens call on Scottish government for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland

Scottish Greens previously wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to raise concerns Church at Drumcree – starting point for the planned Orange Procession. by

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MARRA CALLS FOR LABOUR CONFERENCE TO BACK EMERGENCY MOTION CONDEMNING GCC FIRE AND REHIRE

MARRA CALLS FOR LABOUR CONFERENCE TO BACK EMERGENCY MOTION CONDEMNING GCC FIRE AND REHIRE

by BILL HEANEY Michael Marra has said today that the pause to fire and rehire “isn’t good enough,” as he calls on delegates to the

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