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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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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Spring bank holiday reminder for medical emergencies

Spring bank holiday reminder for medical emergencies

Spring bank holiday reminder Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 25th May, for

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CHERRY PICKER HIRE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING PROBLEMS …

CHERRY PICKER HIRE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING PROBLEMS …

Spiderlift Hire:  Gutter and Soffits Cleaned for a lovely couple in Alexandria. If we can be of assistance with any Painting/, facias, and soffits repairs

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DOROTHY BAIN KC STANDS DOWN AS SCOTLAND’S LORD ADVOCATE

DOROTHY BAIN KC STANDS DOWN AS SCOTLAND’S LORD ADVOCATE

by Lucy Ashton Scotland’s Lord Advocate has informed the First Minister that she plans to step down from the role.Dorothy Bain KC was appointed Lord

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TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC IN HERMITAGE PARK

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC IN HERMITAGE PARK
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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one … by Bill Heaney Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords,

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