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Day: October 6, 2024

POLITICS: Sue Gray quits as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

October 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has accepted resignation of chief of staff Sue Gray. October 6 2024 By Democrat reporter Sue Gray has quit her

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BUDGET: Reeves warned more borrowing risks driving up mortgage rates

October 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Chancellor is considering a change to Government’s borrowing rules at the Budget, which would open the door to more investment spending by the state Rachel

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Police probing claims fake company received payments for SNP office refurbishment

October 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Receipts allegedly made out to a non-existent firm totalling more than £100,000 for work to create a media suite are being considered by Crown prosecutors

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Have we been conned ‘first by the Tories and now on Labour’s altar of austerity’

October 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney See that £20 million Boris Johnston promised West Dunbartonshire Council to regenerate Dumbarton Town Centre? Well, it’s no longer a certainty that

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BAILLIE: SNP MUST DROP “DOOMED” NATIONAL CARE SERVICE BILL AND FIX CRISIS IN SOCIAL CARE

October 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Dumbarton’s MSP has warned that social care in Scotland is “at breaking point” as a new report reveals a fall in care

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  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
  • BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY
  • HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
  • 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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