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Day: September 5, 2020

LAST PUBLIC EXECUTION AT DUMBARTON

September 5, 2020 heaneymedia

The murderer from the first exhibited no remorse for his deed, and went through his trial and sentence with a stolid indifference, which he maintained to the last, although his pale face and haggard appearance betokened much selfish suffering.

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Demonstrators block access to print works and delay to newspaper deliveries

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Extinction Rebellion activist Gully Bujak, 27, said: “You cannot have a functioning democracy with a mainstream media that is ruled by a small, unrepresentative sect of society, who are in bed with politicians and the fossil fuel industry.

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EAT OUT AND ENJOY THE DISCOUNT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30

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Claim Scots will be £2,000 worse off after independence is unsupported

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The GERS figures do not show that if Scotland were to become independent, each person in Scotland would become £2,000 worse off. The figure only refers to the current difference between revenue and spending in Scotland compared to the UK.

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Editors condemn blocking of printworks and the gagging of journalists

September 5, 2020 heaneymedia

The public most be wondering how long they are going to have to put up Cllr McColl and his cronies. They are an affront to the many well-intentioned folk in the Scottish National Party. He makes Donald Trump and Boris Johnston look good.”

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

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AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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