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Day: August 24, 2023

Tackling the attainment gap in Argyll and Bute

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

By Aileen MacLennan Argyll and Bute Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the poverty-related attainment gap in Argyll and Bute and to ensuring that

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CURLING: Ice Rink could be saved from closure with new offer

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

Glasgow Ice Centre said 40 curling clubs use the rink. By Lucy Ashton An  ice rink earmarked for closure could be saved by a bid

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HOUSING: New agreement strengthens Council support for veterans

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has enhanced its support for veterans by designating two properties and associated support specifically for allocation to those who

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SNP plunge £800,000 into the red while Peter Murrell still owed £60,000 and membership slumps

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

Humza Yousaf’s party suffered a tough 2022 finance wise as they slumped to a £800,000 deficit and membership numbers fell even more by 40,000 to

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Shaping the future of education services in Helensburgh and Lomond

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

24 August 2023 By Aileen Maclennan Councillors have approved plans to update the future shape of education services for children and young people in Argyll

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Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Funeral featuring some of The Pogues’ greatest hits concludes with The Parting Glass as thousands line streets for singer who died  Shane MacGowan’s funeral procession

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Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: First pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ teenager. The Scottish Sun newspaper today published the first pictures of three people accused of

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Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Two people were arrested as Sir Keir attended a fundraising gala in Glasgow. A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after a

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It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Christmas has arrived at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, kicking off with the

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School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

Events to honour the exploits of golfer Robert MacIntyre in his home town of Oban. By Aileen Maclennan Schools in Oban today (Friday 8 December)

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‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

Friday 8 December 2023 at 3:13pm To date at least 63 have been confirmed dead, the Committee to Protect Journalists. By Kieran Carter, ITV News

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Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Hundreds gathered in Dublin this morning for procession ahead of Tipperary funeral for singer who died last week aged 65 Shane MacGowan funeral: Large crowds

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Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Court decision could have wide-ranging implications for trans and women’s rights as well as devolution Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is designed to streamline the

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