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Day: March 11, 2021

BACK TO SCHOOL: After hours classes will only scratch the surface of real need in schools, says EIS teaching union

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A programme of intense lessons for individuals and small groups will be provided after school. By Rory Murphy Pupils across West Dunbartonshire will be given

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EDUCATION: Counselling in schools continues to make positive progress

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By Aileen Maclennan Argyll and Bute Council has made significant progress in recruiting and delivering a counselling service for children and young people in the

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MOTHER’S DAY: JOY AS LOVED ONES REUNITE AT ERSKINE

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By Judith Haw With the much welcomed re-introduction of indoor family visits at Erskine Care Homes, Mother’s Day this year will be extra special for

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL: TARTAN TORY ALLIANCE BRINGS ABOUT RETHINK ON BALLOCH SQUARE

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People found it impossible to negotiate their way into businesses in Balloch.  By Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council have abandoned plans to make major changes

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Vaccine trial gamble pays off for research volunteers in local health board area 

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Anni Donaldson took part in the study by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s research team. By Lucy Ashton When Anni Donaldson signed up for the

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  • SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.
  • Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer
  • MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER
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  • VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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