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Day: March 30, 2021

BOOKS: THE 2021 BOOKER PRIZE LONGLIST

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We’re delighted to announce the 13 novels which have been  longlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize, the prestigious award which celebrates the finest translated fiction

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BOOK REVIEW: To the amazement of many, women participated in the street fighting that day

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A party of visitors from Dumbarton who visited the Franco memorial near Madrid. Blood of Spain By John Mulqueen  The International Brigades: Fascism, Freedom and

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BAILLIE – VOTERS SEE THROUGH SNP SPIN ON CHILD POVERTY

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By Lucy Ashton Labour candidate Jackie Baillie has called on the SNP to take responsibility for the rise in the number of children living in

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FOOTBALL: CELTIC MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT LIKELY TO COME SOON

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Roy Keane ‘has got the personality’ to be Celtic manager, says Martin O’Neill Roy Keane has been linked with the Celtic manager’s post. By Democrat

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BAILLIE AND SARWAR UNVEIL SCOTTISH LABOUR’S NATIONAL RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE NHS

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By Democrat reporter Jackie Baillie and Anas Sarwar have today unveiled a recovery plan for Scotland’s NHS following the devastating impact of the pandemic. The

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EDUCATION: SNP has failed to close the attainment gap between the richest and poorest pupils

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Pupils at St Kessog’s Primary School in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire. By Democrat reporter A landmark report into the performance of Scotland’s education system has revealed

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

by Elizabeth McMeekin New research, focused on the feeding behaviour of long-finned pilot whales, has shed light on one of Scotland’s largest mass stranding events.

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Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

by Bill Heaney As the weather improves and more people spend time outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding the public to be aware of ticks and

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ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

by Bill Heaney New Scottish Government figures released today reveal that the SNP has not turned around its mismanagement of Scotland’s NHS and care system.

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SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

 23,000 PATIENTS GO PRIVATE FOR HIP AND KNEE OPTATIONS by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to end the SNP’s “creeping privatisation” of Scotland’s NHS,

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OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

Good news from The Dumbarton Democrat on the readership front. Figures show we have had a daily average of 16.5K views and 13.8K visitors over

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Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

by Lucy Ashton An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde volunteer who spends her time singing for older patients in hospital has performed for a national

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