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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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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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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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