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Day: August 15, 2020

Adoption charities taking over Kinship Carer service is ‘slap in the face’

August 15, 2020 heaneymedia

The campaigning group, which represents thousands of Scottish carers, says that the decision on the contract conflicts with “the Promise” made by the Independent Care Review. This called on the Scottish Government to commit to ensuring children are kept with their families wherever possible.

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Young ‘Covid Warriors’ Step Forward for Important Research Study

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The study, which is being carried out by the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility aims to find out whether they have developed immunity to the virus from potential exposure from their healthcare worker parents.

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LibDems question decision to suspend lower league training

August 15, 2020 heaneymedia

Action from an Aberdeen versus Rangers football match. By Democrat reporter Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has today warned of “significant unfairness” after teams

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POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

By Marion Scott in The Sunday Post November 8, 2026 David Kennedy, Police Federation, Pauline McNeill, Labour Justice spokesperson, and Neil Gray, Justice Secretary. The

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Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and our service will begin outside at the War Memorial at 10.45 am for the laying of

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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