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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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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

by Bill Heaney Reports are emerging that Loch Lomondside landowner Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust to which

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WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

EIS union leader Andrea Bradley (above) said much of the violence was down to the diverse range of needs of children not being met by

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