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Day: August 29, 2022

DOMESTIC ABUSE: The number of cases locally usually soars to new levels on Old Firm match day

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Islay McColl Pam Gosal MSP has started the process at Holyrood to create a domestic abuse register in Scotland, where West Dunbartonshire has the

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BAILLIE: BELLSMYRE ‘COMING BACK TO LIFE’ WITH REGENERATION

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

MSP Jackie Baillie joined representatives from Caledonia Housing Association and contractors CCG to view newly-developed homes at Muir Road. By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has

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HEALTH: Innovative incubators supporting people of Ukraine following NHSGGC trials

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Innovative incubators are being used to support the people of Ukraine, following successful trials in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. So far,

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Next steps agreed for Argyll and Bute’s education service

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Islay McColl Great “passion” exists in Argyll and Bute Council, which serves Helensburgh and Lomond, for an education service that delivers the best for

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  • FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY
  • Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike
  • Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps
  • Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response
  • SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE
  • DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENT THIS THURSDAY Experience a memorable night with internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Denis Patrickson. Celebrated for his mastery of classical and jazz. The founder

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Around 1,000 members will walk out at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities on Friday by Lucy Ashton Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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Conservatives say ferries scandal is one of SNP’s most appalling failures

Conservatives say ferries scandal is one of SNP’s most appalling failures

by Lucy Ashton Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says the SNP’s ongoing ferries fiasco is one of their most appalling failures during their two decades

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GLEN SANNOX SPELLS STORMY WATERS FOR SNP LEADER SWINNEY

GLEN SANNOX SPELLS STORMY WATERS FOR SNP LEADER SWINNEY

by Bill Heaney John Swinney must take responsibility for the ferry fiasco, Scottish Labour has said, as new analysis reveals 20,000 cancellations have been caused

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