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Day: September 20, 2020

COVID 19: Van Morrison to release lockdown protest songs

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

The singer is known for songs like Brown Eyed Girl and Gloria, and classic albums including Astral Weeks. By Mark Savage Sir Van Morrison has

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COVID 19: Archbishop says he is worried about parishes taking initiatives to ‘get First Communions done’

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has voiced concern that some are underestimating the current public health situation. Picture by Bill Heaney By Democrat reporter The

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COVID 19: Puppy prices soar during coronavirus lockdown

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Jane Heaney, who purchased her chiwawas, Fudge and Sky, legally before the lockdown in March loves her dogs but urges people to make certain their

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: WHERE IS GOD IN ALL THIS?

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

By Canon Gerry Conroy As this pandemic continues, more people are asking what is going on, and I am certain that people with faith have

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McArthur demands ‘fair deal’ for childminders

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter LibDem MSP, Liam McArthur, has demanded that the First Minister agrees to give childminders a ‘fair deal’ when it comes to support

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NOTEBOOK: NEVER ANY INTENTION TO SCRAP DAILY NICOLA

September 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Kenny MacAskill and Peter Murrell. Tom Peterkin of the Press and Journal reported exclusively from Holyrood that Police Scotland have launched

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

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

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

Shandon sailors Anna Burnet and partner John Gimson secured a bronze medal today at the Palma de Mallorca Regatta in Spain. This podium finish builds

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENT THIS THURSDAY Experience a memorable night with internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Denis Patrickson. Celebrated for his mastery of classical and jazz. The founder

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Around 1,000 members will walk out at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities on Friday by Lucy Ashton Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities

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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

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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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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