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Day: February 12, 2023

EDUCATION: Brutal council cuts mean schools could introduce a four-day week

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Proposal to reduce learning hours is major blow to working families Vale of Leven Academy, Dumbarton Academy and Our Lady and St Patrick’s Secondary plus

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DUMBARTON 2 ANNAN ATHLETIC 1

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

DUMBARTON picked up a vital three points after an eventful 2-1 win at home to in-form Annan Athletic yesterday.  Read the match report here  https://dumbartonfootballclub.com/priceless-win-for-dumbarton/…

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ENVIRONMENT: More than 60,000 instances of fly-tipping recorded in 2022

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney More than 60,000 instances of fly-tipping were recorded in Scotland last year, according to “alarming figures” obtained by the Scottish Conservatives. Responses

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Island Depopulation: Ireland’s offshore islands a footnote in state priorities

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Author: Jamie Mann in The Ferret Standing at the end of the pier on 20 October 1960, 24 islanders from four families prepared to depart

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EMPLOYMENT: SCOTTISH LABOUR CALLS TIME ON ECONOMIC FREE ZONE

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour are set to ‘call time’ on Scotland’s economics-free political debate, focusing on reforming Scotland’s skills regime to stimulate the economy.

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McArthur: Government creating misleading picture over financial support for electric vehicles

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP today accused the SNP government of creating a misleading picture about the financial

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ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton Brilliant to be out this weekend in Dumbarton with the First Minister, speaking with local residents and campaigners and hearing

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Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure

Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure

Key Points President Donald Trump said the U.S. will attempt to “free” stranded cargo ships that have been trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure

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SNP’s free childcare plans branded a ‘gimmick’ in education debate

SNP’s free childcare plans branded a ‘gimmick’ in education debate

by Lucy Ashton The SNP’s plans to expand free childcare have been criticised by Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives as a “gimmick” and lacking

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SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S YACHTS WERE BUILT IN DUMBARTON …

SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S YACHTS WERE BUILT IN DUMBARTON …

Sir Thomas Lipton acquired many sporting trophies in his lifetime, though none so unique as the Lipton Cup by Calum Watson,  BBC Scotland Additional reporting

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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013 Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after becoming unwell at Old Trafford shortly before

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Think what you could build with a quarter of a million bricks, says Moderator Rosie

Think what you could build with a quarter of a million bricks, says Moderator Rosie

Church of Scotland Rt Rev Rosie Frew shares her final reflection before standing down from her role as Moderator of the General Assembly of the

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by Lucy Ashton Three leading politicians appeared on a BBC Sunday Show education special today. Meghan Gallacher, pictured right, Scottish Conservative candidate for Uddingston and

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Police Scotland and partners launch Operation Ballaton to keep Loch Lomond safe

Police Scotland and partners launch Operation Ballaton to keep Loch Lomond safe

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland and partners have relaunched Operation Ballaton for 2026, an initiative aimed at keeping visitors and communities safe in Balloch, Loch

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