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Day: May 4, 2023

Roxana wins Coronation Flag Competition

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Harry MacColl-Smith; Roxana Dulska; Leah Rosenburgh and Amelia MacLean. By Aileen Maclennan A Dunoon Primary pupil is the winner of Argyll and Bute Council’s schools

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JUSTICE: Concern over misogyny, racism, abuse and discrimination within Police Scotland

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Women speak out about misogyny they face while working in the police force Dumbarton Sheriff Court, Police Scotland officers and Barlinnie Prison, the local jail.

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LOCAL POLICE CALL /BY PAT ROLLER

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire  Rural crime event at Oban Livestock Centre on Tuesday the 9th of May from 10.30am With representatives from Police

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Council’s home buy back scheme scaled up with £10 million investment

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Allowing tenants to buy their council house was one of Tory PM Margaret Thatcher’s flagship policies. Now, however, Labour-controlled West Dunbartonshire Council,

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CHILDCARE: Very Good inspection for Andrew B Cameron

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Staff at Andrew B Cameron Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Dumbarton were praised for their leadership during a recent unannounced inspection.

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“Out of touch” Yousaf defends reckless fishing ban despite SNP rebellion

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Humza Yousaf has defended his government’s plans to ban fishing in large sections of Scotland’s seas despite a rebellion from several prominent

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  • Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …
  • MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS
  • Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill
  • BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …
  • Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …
  • The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

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Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Basílica Sagrada Família en Barcelona.  Guy Hedgecoe in Barcelona for The Irish Times For much of its history, the Sagrada Família basilica has drawn crowds

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MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth and Labour finance spokesperson Michael Marra. by Bill Heaney The new Deputy First Minister appeared on the BBC Sunday Show

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Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

by Democrat reporter Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising in the O’Hare area of Bonhill. The incident took place around 3.30am on

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BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

Maggie O’Farrell (above) says she wanted to tell the story of Ireland just by one plot of land. Picture by Bill Heaney Words by Katie

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Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Norfolk Police said officers raided seven addresses, including one in Dumbarton. by Matt Precey Reporting from Norwich Magistrates’ Court Updated 1 hour ago Seven men

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The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back on Thursday, 4th June at Hampden Park, Glasgow. You’re invited to come along and exhibit your business

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MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

Peter Murrell, Pauline McLean, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Ivan McKee, and Neil Gray by Bill Heaney SNP ministers have been told they must “urgently clarify”

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Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

by Lucy Ashton Newly elected Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Morven-May MacCallum had today called on Stephen Flynn to focus on

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