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Day: April 22, 2023

EDUCATION: Exams system needs ‘radical’ overhaul – Jenny Gilruth

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scotland’s qualification system needs a “radical” overhaul that better supports teachers and young people, the new education secretary has said. Jenny Gilruth

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NOTEBOOK: WHY GLENCAIRN HOUSE CASH SHOULD BE DIVERTED TO DEPRIVATION

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Dumbarton’s oldest building will be given “a new lease of life” after ambitious plans to create a state-of-the-art new library and

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Barry Humphries, the star of Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson has died in hospital aged 89.

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Australian comedy great Barry Humphries, best known for his drag alter-ego Dame Edna Everage, has died, aged 89. The comedian was rushed

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SNP appoints new treasurer to replace Colin Beattie

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The SNP today appointed a new treasurer to replace Colin Beattie MSP. Mr Beattie stepped down on Tuesday after he was arrested

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CORONATION: ‘Petty’ Patrick Harvie calls for end of monarchy

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf wants to see the royals binned Scottish Greens co-leader told he should ‘ashamed’ for his rabble-rousing weeks before the Coronation

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QUIZ NIGHT AT DUMBARTON LIBRARY ON FRIDAY APRIL 28, 7PM

April 22, 2023 heaneymedia

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  • What’s the government doing about e-bikes?
  • Parents Group leader faces £42,000 bill for failed legal action against council
  • POLICE: Man given Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for exploitation as part of Operation Dynos
  • Asbestos Group campaigner says significant reforms could make huge difference to victims and their families.
  • SNP TO DOUBLE FUNDING TO £4 MILLION TO ASSIST ABUSED WIVES TO LEAVE HOME WITH THEIR CHILDREN
  • Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland

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What’s the government doing about e-bikes?

What’s the government doing about e-bikes?

Danial Johnson MSP and Pauline McNeill MSP in debate over e-bike safety. by BILL HEANEY If what your teenager wants for Christmas is an e-bike,

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Parents Group leader faces £42,000 bill for failed legal action against council

Parents Group leader faces £42,000 bill for failed legal action against council

Leanne McGuire had called for a judicial review of the council’s budget over proposed cuts to teacher jobs by SARAH HILLEY A woman is facing

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POLICE: Man given Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for exploitation as part of Operation Dynos

POLICE: Man given Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for exploitation as part of Operation Dynos

03 November 2026 by LUCY ASHTON A man has been given a Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order (TEPO) after being sentenced during an ongoing operation

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Asbestos Group campaigner says significant reforms could make huge difference to victims and their families.

Asbestos Group campaigner says significant reforms could make huge difference to victims and their families.

The way we were – workers at Denny’s Dumbarton and John Brown’s shipyard, Clydebank. by BILL HEANEY What is the appropriate compensation for former Clydeside

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SNP TO DOUBLE FUNDING TO £4 MILLION TO ASSIST ABUSED WIVES TO LEAVE HOME WITH THEIR CHILDREN

SNP TO DOUBLE FUNDING TO £4 MILLION TO ASSIST ABUSED WIVES TO LEAVE HOME WITH THEIR CHILDREN

Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher and Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by BILL HEANEY Women who are being abused were able to benefit from a fund to

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Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland
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Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems

Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today warned that the NHS is “gearing up for another grim winter” if

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HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

by BILL HEANEY Unpaid carers cannot afford to attend medical appointments. A new report published by Carers Scotland has revealed that half of unpaid carers

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