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Day: September 28, 2023

SCHOOL STRIKES: VICTORY IS INEVITABLE FOR UNISON WORKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire branch of UNISON make sure Government gets the message.

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UNISON WALK OUT’S A KNOCK OUT: HUGE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR STRIKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The electorate in West Dunbartonshire stood firmly behind the workers who took part in this week’s three day strike for better pay

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World’s first ‘billion-dollar painting’ almost lost to underworld after daring heist

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Mark Saunokonok A Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece which was valued just over $100m ten years ago is now being touted as the first painting

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New Scottish galleries at the National to open this weekend

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Madonna of the Yarnwinder by Leonardo Da Vinci was stolen but has now been recovered and can be seen in the National Gallery. By Bill

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CRIME: Gran jailed after embezzling £1.5 million  to fund luxury lifestyle

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Coleen Muirhead who embezzled £1.5 million from her employers jailed for 40 months. By Democrat reporter Scotland is by the day beginning to look more

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Government sets out path to electric vehicles by 2035

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

28 September 2023 Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035 Government sets out path for all new cars to be zero emission

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  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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