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Day: August 9, 2021

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …
  • MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS
  • Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill
  • BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …
  • Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …
  • The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

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Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Basílica Sagrada Família en Barcelona.  Guy Hedgecoe in Barcelona for The Irish Times For much of its history, the Sagrada Família basilica has drawn crowds

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MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth and Labour finance spokesperson Michael Marra. by Bill Heaney The new Deputy First Minister appeared on the BBC Sunday Show

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Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

by Democrat reporter Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising in the O’Hare area of Bonhill. The incident took place around 3.30am on

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BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

Maggie O’Farrell (above) says she wanted to tell the story of Ireland just by one plot of land. Picture by Bill Heaney Words by Katie

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Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Norfolk Police said officers raided seven addresses, including one in Dumbarton. by Matt Precey Reporting from Norwich Magistrates’ Court Updated 1 hour ago Seven men

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The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back on Thursday, 4th June at Hampden Park, Glasgow. You’re invited to come along and exhibit your business

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MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

Peter Murrell, Pauline McLean, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Ivan McKee, and Neil Gray by Bill Heaney SNP ministers have been told they must “urgently clarify”

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Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

by Lucy Ashton Newly elected Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Morven-May MacCallum had today called on Stephen Flynn to focus on

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