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Day: September 26, 2020

TO AUTUMN: Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness …

September 26, 2020 heaneymedia

To Autumn John Keats – 1795-1821 Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,   Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless

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COVID-19: Student catastrophe requires urgent action

September 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Glasgow and Strathclyde universities and (below) West College, Clydebank. By Democrat reporter Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has today called for a series of

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Virtual school opens with more than 250 online learning videos

September 26, 2020 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire’s virtual school, Campus@wdc has launched providing teachers and pupils with access to more than 250 online learning sessions. Campus@wdc builds

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BOOK REVIEW; PARTISAN REVIEWS edited by MARK O’BRIEN and FELIX M LARKIN

September 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Partisan reviews Juggling with words: Merrion Square in the heart of Dublin city, where poets and writers thrive. Picture by Bill Heaney Bryan Fanning in

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
  • BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY
  • HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain
  • ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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