August 9, 2021 – THE DEMOCRAT

ENVIRONMENT: Major climate changes now inevitable and irreversible, stark UN report says

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IPCC report says climate change is ‘widespread, rapid, and intensifying’ Flash floods hit Dumbarton after thunder and lightning and cloud bursts. Picture by Bill Heaney

LOCAL BOOKS FOR SALE

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Two Minute Silence and All Our Yesterdays Bill Heaney’s books are now available by post or home delivery. A terrific present for people at home

COVID: Now we are vaccinating the young people which is fabulous.

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Nurse who vaccinated the First Minister reflects on pandemic experience By Lucy Ashton A West Dunbartonshire nurse, who found herself in the limelight when she

EDUCATION: £50 MILLION FOR TEACHER NUMBERS TO INCREASE

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09 Aug 2021 Schools will have more teachers, according to the Scottish Government. By Harry Bell Targeted funding to recruit 1,000 new teachers and 500

CARE SERVICE: Consultation launched ahead of ‘biggest public sector reform for decades’

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09 Aug 2021 Views sought on a National Care Service to transform Scotland’s social care. By Lucy

Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

by Democrat reporter A former policeman has been jailed for seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences. Derek McNee, 42, committed the

Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

02 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland officers are appealing for information after a child was struck by a firework in Glasgow. Around 6.35

Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

by BILL HEANEY There was more football-related violence at the weekend. An investigation has been launched after officers were targeted during disorder on Curtis Avenue

Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling on the Scottish Government to redouble its support for fire and flood safety after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde The Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend brought together serving and retired submariners, families and veterans in London to honour those who

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At McMonagles Fish & Chips, we’re proud to serve Scotland’s favourite dish from our one-of-a-kind floating restaurant boat on the Forth & Clyde Canal. Known

Salvador Dali lithograph collection to go to auction

The artworks are expected to fetch as much as £120,000 at auction. By Benjamin Russell A private art collection which includes more than 30 hand-signed

The Pawn, Alexandria: Round up your pals, dig out the cowboy boots …

The Pawn, Alexandria SAVE THE DATE! Leave a wee gap in the Christmas diary… we’re going country! Country Rox with Eileen & Natalie are coming

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