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Day: October 9, 2021

FOOTBALL: GREAT SCOTS PUT ISRAEL TO THE SWORD AT HAMPDEN PARK

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Scotland 3 Israel 2 Scottish scorers John McGinn, Lyndon Dykes and Scott McTominay. Man of the Match – Scotland captain Andy Robertson.  Pictures by Bill

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ONE IN, ONE OUT: MCGINN FAMILY READY FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

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By Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire will raring up to cheer on local boy John McGinn in the Scottish team to meet Israel at Hampden Park

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More than 500 Covid-19 cases ‘linked to TRNSMT festival’

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Public Health Scotland said 551 people who tested positive had attended the festival Data shows 551 revellers tested positive around the time they went to

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HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

An addict administering illegal drugs to himself  in the Thistle consumption centre which John Swinney says has saved lives. by BILL HEANEY Just attending meetings

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Around 240 dogs from across Scotland took the plunge at Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool, including some from Helensburgh and Rhu, for the big splash. The

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Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland This isn’t a “visitor levy”; it’s a tax on all local people

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WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

A NEW SEASON CALLS FOR A NEW MENU Our new Autumn Menu is arriving at Castle Isle this weekend – and there’s one addition we

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Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer has marked 80 years since it was first launched on Glasgow’s River Kelvin. The Waverley passed through London’s Tower

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Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Robert MacIntyre expressed his frustration at the use of drones at the Dunhill Links Championship by Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter 1 October

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Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are

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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of

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