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Day: October 4, 2020

EuroMillions winner Colin Weir who scooped £161m jackpot had £20k stake in fast food and fizzy drinks firms

October 4, 2020 heaneymedia

Colin Weir, with his wife ex-wife Chris, died last December less than 10 years after winning a £161m jackpot. By Democrat reporter Euromillions winner Colin

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VICTORY OVER CARE HOME CONTACT RULES – LENNON

October 4, 2020 heaneymedia

Labour Health and Social Care spokesperson Monica Lennon and LibDem leader Willie Rennie. By Democrat reporter Care home residents will be allowed to hug family

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TRUMP: US president was given supplemental oxygen before arriving in hospital, it was revealed

October 4, 2020 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter US president Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period on Friday and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of

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ENGLISH ‘SCOTS FOR YES’ MAN WANTS HOLYROOD SEAT

October 4, 2020 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Probably the most interesting of the SNP contenders for Jackie Baillie’s seat in the Scottish Parliament – and the person least likely

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NOTEBOOK: THEY’RE ALL AFTER BAILLIE’S HOLYROOD SEAT

October 4, 2020 heaneymedia

From top left – SNP hopefuls Lorna Douglas; Tony Giugliano; Caroline McAllister; Karen Conaghan; Scott Lafferty and Jackie Baillie MSP. NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY They haven’t

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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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