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Day: September 2, 2023

Argyll and Bute’s reputation as a top visitor destination continues to grow

September 2, 2023 heaneymedia

Boats in the harbour at Oban in Argyll. By Aileen MacLennan Measures taken by the council to protect the Argyll and Bute’s outstanding natural environment

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Scottish Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as 500 workers support strike for new pay deal

September 2, 2023 heaneymedia

Unite confirmed that a consultative ballot indicated 92% of its members support strike action at Scottish Water By Bill Heaney When your boss is earning

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Mothers ‘held back’ from work by childcare costs and inflexible jobs

Mothers ‘held back’ from work by childcare costs and inflexible jobs

Young mums are being pushed into insecure, low-paid work as researchers warn the labour market is ‘systematically failing’ them A new study by Close the

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The Mobile Disco Company – Loch Lomond Tel: 07306 054794

The Mobile Disco Company – Loch Lomond Tel: 07306 054794

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HALLOWE’EN PARTY AT CARDROSS BOWLING CLUB

HALLOWE’EN PARTY AT CARDROSS BOWLING CLUB
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‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 300 UK schools being treated as a hoax, say police

‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 300 UK schools being treated as a hoax, say police

Northern Ireland’s education minister said some schools closed after receiving the threatening email 19 October 2026 A bomb threat email described as “Islamist” and ending

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Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Avove: Amanda Bland represents Central Scotland and Lothians West. 19 October 2026 by Glenn Campbell, BBC Scotland political editor, and Angus Cochrane, senior political journalist. 19 October 2026 MSP Amanda

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POACHING: Police Scotland officers to carry out joint patrols with river bailiffs

POACHING: Police Scotland officers to carry out joint patrols with river bailiffs

by BILL HEANEY A week of action to target fish poaching begins on Monday, 19 October, 2026, with the aim of safeguarding species across the

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Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties at first Vatican event since cancer surgery

Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties at first Vatican event since cancer surgery

Before the cancer diagnosis, Leo, who enjoys sports, especially tennis, was generally believed to be in good health. Monday at 4.00 pm Pope Leo told

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Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash at Drymen, near Loch Lomond

Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash at Drymen, near Loch Lomond

The light aircraft crashed a few miles north east of Drymen near Stirling by Claire Diamond BBC Scotland News 17 October 2026 A 16-year-old boy

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