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Day: August 9, 2020

Education system that favours the affluent and penalises the poor

August 9, 2020 heaneymedia

Having claimed that this year’s school exam results would be formed primarily from teacher estimates it has betrayed that professional judgement by slashing pupil grades particularly among those children from the poorest areas.

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GIRL DROWNED IN THE LEVEN AFTER BEING SWEPT OFF HER FEET AT BALLOCH BRIDGE

August 9, 2020 heaneymedia

Initially, some people thought two persons were in the water – a young girl and a youth, but it was announced later that the search was for the girl only.

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SNP COUNCIL LEADER SAYS THERE’S NOT ‘A CAT IN HELL’S’ CHANCE OF OF A SECOND WAVE OF THE VIRUS

August 9, 2020 heaneymedia

Perhaps Cllr Alexander should form an orderly queue behind Derek Mackay, the FM’s former finance leader, who was widely tipped to succeed her in Bute House, and who recently picked up a stonking £44,000 of taxpayers’ money for doing nothing.

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Man charged in connection with bogus workman offences in Old Kilpatrick

August 9, 2020 heaneymedia

I would urge all members of the public to remain vigilant and only get work done from approved or trusted tradesmen and challenge anyone who does not have the necessary credentials.

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EVICTIONS: 21st CENTURY COVID CLEARANCES

August 9, 2020 heaneymedia

But the Scottish Government refutes suggestions adequate protections have not been put in place, pointing to the implementation of emergency legislation requiring extended notice periods for evictions.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY HONOURS PRIZE PUPILS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY HONOURS PRIZE PUPILS
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GOLDEN JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS TAKE A BREAK ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CANAL

GOLDEN JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS TAKE A BREAK ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CANAL

NHS Golden Jubilee Our amazing volunteers came together for a Canal Walk as part of Volunteer Week  Organised by a group of volunteers, the walk

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DUMBARTON UNITED’S WORLD CUP FAMILY FUN DAY

DUMBARTON UNITED’S WORLD CUP FAMILY FUN DAY

Dumbarton United Dumbarton United AFC invites everyone to our FREE Community Open Day as we celebrate Scotland’s journey towards the 2026 World Cup! Sunday 14th

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CONSERVATION CLIMB AT DUMBARTON CASTLE

CONSERVATION CLIMB AT DUMBARTON CASTLE

Historic Scotland A border stronghold, an important royal castle in the Middle Ages, and later a mighty garrison fortress, Dumbarton Castle’s history goes back 1,500

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SNP set to back independent inquiry into party finances after Murrell scandal

SNP set to back independent inquiry into party finances after Murrell scandal

The government will back an amendment calling for an independent review of political party finances in a bid to avoid a ‘nakedly partisan process’, STV

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AHOY THERE LOMOND SCHOOL’S ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE

AHOY THERE LOMOND SCHOOL’S ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE
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ARMED FORCES DAY IN DUMBARTON ON SATURDAY

ARMED FORCES DAY IN DUMBARTON ON SATURDAY

Armed Forces Day Parade 2026 Join us this Saturday, 13 June at 1:30 pm for our annual Armed Forces Day Parade. The parade will begin

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