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Day: September 10, 2023

DUMBARTON 1 KELTY HEARTS 3: PICTURE SPECIAL BY JON LEINO

September 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Dumbarton were knocked out of the SPFL Trust Trophy after a 3-1 defeat against Kelty Hearts Sons missed a load of chances and easily could

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JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL CASE LATEST

September 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter The prime minister has confirmed that he raised the case of a local Sikh who has been held by Indian authorities since 2017,

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DISASTER: Scots couple escape earthquake in Morocco as death toll soars towards 2,000

September 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Government says most damage occurred outside of cities and towns with many buildings reduced to rubble and dust A resident navigates through the rubble following

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EDUCATION: TOO MANY SCOTTISH SCHOOL PUPILS CAN’T COUNT ON THE SNP

September 10, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton The SNP have been accused of “leaving behind” thousands of Scottish pupils from the most deprived backgrounds in the wake of new

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MSP’S concerns over schools containing dangerous concrete

September 10, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney NHS patients and staff could be at risk from “crumbling” RAAC buildings, Scottish Labour has warned. In a letter to the Health

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  • Teenager left in hospital after assault near Helensburgh station
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HEALTH: Four Days After Transplant

HEALTH: Four  Days After Transplant

Nicola explains what life is like four days after her kidney transplant On Friday 15th September, one week ago, Nicola Liddell  was driving her daughter,

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PLANNING: Energy efficient homes in Bonhill given green light

PLANNING: Energy efficient homes in Bonhill given green light

By Lauren Crooks A new energy efficient Council housing development in Bonhill is moving forward after planning permission was granted. The 26-home site, in Pappert, will

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JOURNALISM: National World strike at 19 weekly newspapers plus The Scotsman

JOURNALISM: National World strike at 19 weekly newspapers plus The Scotsman

By Democrat reporter Members of the National Union of Journalists in Scotland who work at The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, Edinburgh Evening News as well

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EDUCATION: WILL THERE STILL BE A SCHOOL STRIKE NEXT WEEK?

EDUCATION: WILL THERE STILL BE A SCHOOL STRIKE NEXT WEEK?

By Bill Heaney It is a widely held view that most things handled by the SNP government and their local councillors are yet another bourach.

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Teenager left in hospital after assault near Helensburgh station

Teenager left in hospital after assault near Helensburgh station

Two men, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with the assault in Helensburgh Police: Two have been arrested following the

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CRIME: Co-op boss warns of shoplifting ‘anarchy’

CRIME: Co-op boss warns of shoplifting ‘anarchy’

By Bill Heaney The Co-op had stores everywhere in West Dunbartonshire – Dumbarton Equitable Co-operative Society, Valeco, Helensburgh and Clydebank Co-op for a start –

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JOURNALISM: TENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE IRISH VOICE

JOURNALISM: TENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE IRISH VOICE

By PETER DIAMOND THE Irish Voice was treated to an evening reception at the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh to celebrate the newspaper’s 10th anniversary. On

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Conservatives beat SNP in Girvan by-election    

Conservatives beat SNP in Girvan by-election     

By Lucy Ashton The Scottish Conservatives have won the Girvan and South Carrick by–election, gaining the seat from the SNP.   South Ayrshire resident Alan Lamont becomes

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