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Day: February 26, 2024

COST OF LIVING: 20,000 can get Best Start Foods for the first time

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Published 26 February  Rule changes extend eligibility for help with food shopping By Lucy Ashton Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an

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HORORS OF WAR: Report says Hamas sexual violence ‘systematic and intentional’

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

The report’s authors found “identical patterns of action repeated in each of the attack zones”, including the Nova festival. Top of page PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The Tower Cinema and Arts Centre: Thursday night is special

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

The Tower Cinema and Arts Centre Tonight we had a very special guest attend our screening of the independent film Girl. Pauline Joseph was one

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ENTERTAINMENT: PADDY’S DAY IS ON ITS WAY

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Irish Arts Center This year, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Cherish the Ladies at Irish Arts Center Joanie Madden Music is joined by a stellar

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P0NTIUS PILATE GILRUTH WASHES HANDS OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said violence in schools was a “really tricky challenge” and not an issue she could “solve overnight”.

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Chief investigator for Post Office refuses to apologise for ruining lives

February 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Robert Daily was chief investigator when more than 100 sub-postmasters were prosecuted for embezzlement with victims now calling for his bonus pay to be returned

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  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact
  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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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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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

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Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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