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Day: July 9, 2020

BORIS TAKES A DOING OVER REMARKS ABOUT CARE WORKERS

July 9, 2020 heaneymedia

“There were repeated warnings from the care sector and repeated delays in providing protective equipment —this was not hindsight; they were raised here day in, day out and week in, week out. It was not hindsight; it was real-time for the frontline.

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Westminster set to ‘force’ Scotland to accept new post-Brexit food standards

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Scottish National party government prepared to fight in the courts over legislation The Westminster Government is planning to “force” Scotland to accept whatever new standards

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NHS must apologise for dismissing pelvic mesh and anti-epilepsy drug patients’ suffering, review finds

July 9, 2020 heaneymedia

Sodium valproate has been linked to a significant risk of physical malformations, autism and developmental delay in many children when taken by their mothers during pregnancy.

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Hallelujah! Churches are open again for worship

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The Rev Dr George Whyte, Principal Clerk of the Church of Scotland, said: “We welcome the news that worship services will be able to resume on a limited basis from July 15 after being required to close our buildings earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 emergency.

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Nicola lays out her guidelines for lockdown relaxation programme

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A SPECIAL REPORT TO PARLIAMENT BY NICOLA STURGEON Dear Democrat readers, After careful consideration, we have decided that, from 15 July, places of worship can

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NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY

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But a miscommunication means that hundreds if not thousands of council taxpayers will feel the impact of a loss of £2 million for local public services in the next financial year. Well, £1.9 million actually.

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls Families! BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS! Treat the kids to a musical adventure live on stage in DUMBARTON!  Join Scotland’s leading

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS
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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

Vale of Leven Academy Today saw the last of the Remembrance Visits to primaries with senior pupil leaders Claire, Mylie, Jay and Kyle at Renton,

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Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

10 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY The major roof repair project at Helensburgh Leisure Centre has reached an important milestone, with works now officially complete

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