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Day: March 17, 2024

Sons of the Rock Flute Band tribute to terrorist puts paid to march permission

March 17, 2024 heaneymedia

The Pride of the Rock flute band taking part in an Orange Walk in Dumbarton. By Hugh Jordan in Belfast A Dumbarton-based loyalist band’s support

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Waverley’s 2024 Clyde Summer timetable will be released this coming Thursday

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How St Patrick’s Day came to Ireland – plus some handy phrases for this weekend’s festival

March 17, 2024 heaneymedia

Culture There’s more to our patron saint than green sequins and pint-shaped hats. Here’s The Irish Times’ eight-part guide to St Patrick and our national

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HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY TO CLIFDEN, CLEGGAN AND CLADDAGHDUFF IN LOVELY CONNEMARA

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‘FAMILIES ARE BEING FAILED’ AS NUMBER OF CHILDMINDERS COLLAPSES

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By Lucy Ashton  Scottish Labour has today accused the SNP government of over a decade of failing families, as the party can reveal the number

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Tories downplay ‘plot’ to replace Rishi Sunak with Penny Mordaunt

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Top of page: Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt. By Lucy Ashton Senior Tories have sought to downplay reports that some Conservative MPs

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  • EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026
  • Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …
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  • WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK
  • Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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