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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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  • LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …
  • Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died
  • SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS
  • Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base
  • Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting
  • Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

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LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

Labour reveals NHS Scotland’s £635 million bill for agency nurses …  by Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has pledged to end the SNP’s “wasteful and dangerous”

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Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes have been paid to Tony Worthington, the former Member of Parliament for Clydebank,  The retired politician, who was elected nationally in 1987 and represented

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SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton The SNP is committed to protecting free prescriptions in Scotland. This policy makes a real difference for people across the

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Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base

Council leader set to join group working on future projects at the Base

by Lucy Ashton Argyll and Bute Council is set to appoint its leader to a working group for a project which will see the authority

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Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting

Rennie hits out at mismatch and muddle as record number of early career teachers quitting

Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has called for routes to be opened up to help teachers switch from primary to secondary teaching. Or

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Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

Scottish and Welsh elections in May could energise Irish unity debate, says Sinn Féin

Leaders of Plaid Cymru, John Swinney and SNP join talks with SF delegates in Belfast  Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and vice-president Michelle O’Neill

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SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2 …

SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2 …

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton A fairer, greener Scotland is within reach. The SNP has set out plans to cap bus fares at just £2-

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Temporary Traffic Management Order – Kiltwalk Event 2026

Temporary Traffic Management Order – Kiltwalk Event 2026

Famous faces – Sir Tom Hunter and Judy Murray taking part in the Kiltwalk. West Dunbartonshire Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on them

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