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Day: November 13, 2020

NOTEBOOK: WHY HOT DESKING MAY BE HERE TO STAY

November 13, 2020 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Public Services are to be renamed Scotland’s Secret Services to mark the fact that the SNP government and local councils

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SECRET SCOTLAND: SNP GOVERNMENT WANT PUBLIC KEPT IN DARK

November 13, 2020 heaneymedia

SNP health minister wanted to stop freedom of information during Covid-19 Local care homes, Crosslet and Castleview, public and private, about which the SNP believe

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Somebody’s Husband, Somebody’s Son’: The Story of Peter Sutcliffe 

November 13, 2020 heaneymedia

Fallen Women ‘Somebody’s Husband, Somebody’s Son’: The Story of Peter Sutcliffe  by Gordon Burn. Heinemann, 272 pp., £9.95, May 1984, 0 434 09827 2 Review by Patricia Highsmith Gordon Burn gives

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Royal Marines roll out new kit on daring exercises in Gibraltar

November 13, 2020 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Faslane-based Royal Marines rolled out the latest kit on missions scaling cliff faces and battling through Gibraltar’s tunnels as they perfected techniques

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COVID 19: JOHN SWINNEY ANNOUNCES 56 NEW DEATHS

November 13, 2020 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A total of 56 more more people have died from  coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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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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