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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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  • BOOKS AND TRAVEL: Hemingway once held court here, in all his degenerate glory
  • SNP’s hated bottle return scheme could cripple 92 per cent of drink producers

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SNP’s ‘flagship’ Cornton Vale replacement £millions over budget and years behind schedule

SNP’s ‘flagship’ Cornton Vale replacement £millions over budget and years behind schedule

By Bill Heaney The SNP’s flagship replacement of Cornton Vale women’s prison is already more than two years behind schedule and millions over budget, the

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STRIKE ACTION: Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay

STRIKE ACTION: Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay

Members of the Fire Brigades Union backed walkouts by 88 per cent By Bill Heaney Firefighters and control room staff have voted overwhelmingly to walk

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Man attacks 13-year-old boy near Boulevard golf centre

Man attacks 13-year-old boy near Boulevard golf centre

The attack happened near the World of Golf centre on Great Western Road. A 13-year-old boy has been injured after an apparently unprovoked attack by

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CINCH LEAGUE 2: DUMBARTON 1 BONNYRIGG ROSE 0

CINCH LEAGUE 2: DUMBARTON 1 BONNYRIGG ROSE 0

PICTURES by JON LEINO SONS HOLD ON TO NUMBER ONE SPOT Gregg Wylde goal seals all three points By Glen Douglas Bonnyrigg Rose played well

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BOOKS AND TRAVEL: Hemingway once held court here, in all his degenerate glory

BOOKS AND TRAVEL: Hemingway once held court here, in all his degenerate glory

PETER MURTAGH came to Cabo Blanco, where he stopped on his journey up the Americas, as this Peruvian village was where much of The Old

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SNP’s hated bottle return scheme could cripple 92 per cent of drink producers

SNP’s hated bottle return scheme could cripple 92 per cent of drink producers

Businesses are at risk of going bust or taking their business elsewhere unless Green Minister Lorna Slater changes the policy. Smaller brands could disappear from

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ENVIRONMENT: SNP eco credentials left shattered as recycling rates plummet

ENVIRONMENT:  SNP eco credentials left shattered as recycling rates plummet

Scottish Labour attacked the SNP/Scottish Greens government for their environmental failures after it was revealed that recycling rates had been dropping over the last five

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MARY’S MEALS: DOUBLE THE LOVE AND DONATE NOW

MARY’S MEALS: DOUBLE THE LOVE AND DONATE NOW

Double The Love ends tomorrow – meaning there’s still time for your kindness to go even further! If you choose to give before midnight on Tuesday,

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