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Day: November 8, 2020

FOR FOXTROT: RENTON SOLDIER LADDIE IS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF STRICTLY

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JJ Chalmers opens up on wife convincing him to compete on Strictly 2020: ‘She dragged me into it’ TENSE MOMENT: JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: ROYAL NAVY REMEMBER THE FALLEN

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Commodore Donald Doull, who was accompanied by his wife Olivia, laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Navy.  Pictures by the Royal Navy, Faslane

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: LEST WE FORGET

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In memory of my father, Douglas Hay, of West Bridgend, Dumbarton, who was a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy during World War II. Three

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BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND: Monday 16 November to Saturday 21 November ( 19:00 – 20:00 )

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Book Week Scotland 2020 Monday 16 November to Saturday 21 November ( 19:00 – 20:00 ) Women enjoying a flick through the

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INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM COULD BE 40 YEARS AWAY OR MORE, SAYS JACK

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Scottish Secretary rejects new independence referendum vote ‘for a generation’ By Glenn Campbell Chief political correspondent, BBC Scotland Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said the

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BOOKS: Scots are ready to break away from the UK.

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Scotland will become independent but Nicola Sturgeon won’t last long enough to see it,  claims ex-Tory Sir Jeffrey Archer By John Dingwall of the Daily

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER
  • Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion
  • What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning
  • Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice
  • Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie
  • £1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

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NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

Joan Macdonald tells us the NUJ in Glasgow has limited places available on courses taking place in the next couple of weeks via Zoom. Feature

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Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

by Ruth Gledhill 30 September 2026, The Tablet Sarah Sands, chief executive of Hymns Ancient and Modern, delivers the Religion Media Centre annual lecture at

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What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

by Lucy Ashton Following his first speech at the Labour Party conference as PM yesterday, Andy Burnham was interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

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Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Orange Order says it had ‘very positive and constructive meeting’ with NI Secretary Bryant The standoff in Portadown has entered a third day despite efforts

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Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

by BILL HEANEY Following confirmation that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured

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£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today Funding will be allocated on a

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POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.  The campaign ran from

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Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

New dry docks will significantly enhance capacity at the Faslane naval base in the Gareloch. 28 September 2026 Orders for three floating dry docks, worth

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