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Day: October 20, 2020

INDEPENDENCE: ONCE IN A GENERATION ARGUMENT IS OUT THE WINDOW

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Nicola Sturgeon on course to provoke ‘full-blown constitutional crisis’ over Scottish independence, leaked memo admits  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Boris Johnston can’t be trusted.

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EDUCATION: HOW THE SQA MADE A HASH OF MARKING THE HIGHER RESULTS

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Poor schools four times more likely than private schools to have Higher passes changed to fail By James McEnaney, investigative reporter in The Ferret Additional

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HEALTH MATTERS: LANDMARK MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE TRIAL BEGINS

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where the trial team will be based. By Bill Heaney A groundbreaking clinical trial for motor neuron disease (MND) began

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HEALTH: 500 NURSES JOIN THE RANKS AT LOCAL HEALTH BOARD

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Dedicated – a nurse caring for a patient at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Dalmuir, Clydebank. By Democrat reporter NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has

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CHARITY: GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

Top picture by David Kelso, Arran

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SNP IN TURMOIL AS NEC TAKES ELECTION OUT OF LOCAL HANDS

October 20, 2020 heaneymedia

EXCLUSIVE by BILL HEANEY The SNP process of electing a prospective parliamentary candidate to take on Labour’s Jackie Baillie for the Dumbarton Constituency seat in

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UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office

UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office

Storm Austen forecast to bring 80 mph winds to the West Coast Wednesday 21 October 2026 The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning

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£16bn productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers, says Chancellor

£16bn productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers, says Chancellor

£16 billion productivity boost delivering better value and better services for taxpayers.  Harnessing AI and new technology is already helping millions more NHS patients get

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Winter Wonderland 2026: Circus Zyair to bring festive Big Top show to Glasgow

Winter Wonderland 2026: Circus Zyair to bring festive Big Top show to Glasgow

by Gary Flockhart. Glasgow Live Editor Glasgow Winter Wonderland unveils Circus Zyair as part of this year’s line-up, promising a spectacular blend of acrobatics, festive

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School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

The email was received by schools across the country, including West Dunbartonshire but the Council refuse to tell council taxpayers what the impact was here.

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Argyll and Bute – Early Years – Buggy Walks for under fives

Argyll and Bute – Early Years – Buggy Walks for under fives

Argyll and Bute – Early Years Buggy Walks for under-5s will return in Helensburgh from Thursday, 22nd October.

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Bonnie Banks Football Festival

Bonnie Banks Football Festival

Bonnie Banks Football Festival MARKET STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!  We’re delighted to announce that applications are now open for market stallholders to join us

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𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

by BILL HEANEY Dr Sara Parvis of the University of Edinburgh has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to the International Theological Commission for its

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Dumbarton Women’s Group to learn about witches

Dumbarton Women’s Group to learn about witches

Dumbarton Women’s Group More information about our meeting next Wednesday, the 28th.

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