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Day: August 7, 2021

HEATING AND COOKING: Energy bills are set to boil over the top

August 7, 2021 heaneymedia

6 August, 2021 Price hikes will send heating and cooking bills through the roof. By Bill Heaney The days of a shilling for the leccy

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PARLIAMENT: Bid to change law to tackle fly-tipping

August 7, 2021 heaneymedia

Proposed legislation would seek to increase fines and make offenders liable for fly-tipping The legislation is being brought forward by Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser.

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WEATHER: Thunderstorms continue to bring downpours and flooding risk

August 7, 2021 heaneymedia

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning this weekend A wee bit blowy for Jane and Rebecca at Oban Harbour. Picture by Bill

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POLICE: Appeal to trace missing man John Smith

August 7, 2021 heaneymedia

Police Scotland is appealing for the help of the public to trace John Smith who has been reported missing. The 84-year-old, who is from Nottingham,

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DRINKS INDUSTRY: Dream job as Isle of Harris Distillers search for staff

August 7, 2021 heaneymedia

The distillery, which is home to the award-winning Isle of Harris gin and ‘The Hearach’ single malt, is looking for new staff By Rosalind Erskine

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SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL SAY THEY WILL FIX THE SNP’S MESS ON ROADS  by Bill Heaney  Anas Sarwar has said a Scottish Labour government would fix

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PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

by Bill Heaney One of Scotland’s foremost news services, the Dundee Press Agency, has been sold to newly formed Hero Media & Entertainment. The new

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EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass by Jessica Rawnsley for the BBC 5 April 2026 Thousands of

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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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

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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR 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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