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Day: October 8, 2023

SARWAR: WE’LL PUT COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY AND CAN BEAT THE SNP ACROSS SCOTLAND

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Labour can beat the SNP across the country because Humza Yousaf’s party no longer puts Scotland first, Anas Sarwar will say Monday.

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Heavy rainfall is likely to affect many western parts of Scotland

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

Don’t put your wellingtons away just yet. A new weather alert relates to heavy rainfall affecting parts of western Scotland on Tuesday, “bringing a risk of

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MURRAY SETS OUT VISION FOR LABOUR’S SCOTLAND OFFICE

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

As Labour conference in Liverpool begins, the Shadow Scottish Secretary has set out his plan to transform the Scotland Office. Ian Murray said the office

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Israel death toll from Hamas attacks reaches 600

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

Israel death toll from Hamas attacks reaches 600 as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’ Netanyahu vows to turn Hamas strongholds in Gaza ‘into

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New CPS guidance seeks to stop prosecution of assisted dying

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

October, 2023 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has updated its guidance on mercy killings and suicide pacts to reflect that there is no public interest in

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This is not a normal wet day’ – warning as West of Scotland hit by rain

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

‘It’s been very challenging’ – Transport Scotland boss The agency charged with responding to incidents caused by the Amber weather alert says conditions are making

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  • SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
  • STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
  • BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS
  • DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND
  • Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King
  • Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

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SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

by Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun-packed programme of free and engaging activities over the school holidays.   The Council’s “School Holidays

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STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The sunny season always stirs the appetite for adventure.  So, when the time comes for the big, summer escape, pack as much luggage into the

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BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by Bill Heaney Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP Government’s plans

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DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

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Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

by Bill Heaney Significant ongoing delays in signing off a council’s audited annual accounts mean its leaders are making major decisions about the future without

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

by Kate Devlin, Whitehall Editor, Bryony Gooch, Athena Stavrou & Millie Cooke in The Independent June 30, 2026 16:06 BST Dan Jarvis, pictured right, has said the Ministry of

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