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SQA exams: What parents and pupils need to know as National 5s cancelled
John Swinney has announced the cancellation of Scotland's National 5 exams for 2021, but has confirmed plans for Higher and Advanced Higher exams to go ahead if possible. In an address to parliament today, Mr Swinney laid out the reasons behind
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Whiteinch charity serves millions of meals to people in need
A Whiteinch charity has served a record four million meals to people in need – the equivalent of 1681 tonnes of food - during lockdown. FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, run by homelessness prevention charity Move On, says the demand
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Scotland lockdown update: The 14 key points and what they mean for you
Nicola Sturgeon has announced the new “targeted” measures that will be in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Scotland. The First Minister laid out her plans in a statement to Scottish Parliament this afternoon as she looks to slow down the
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'Someone could get seriously hurt': Potential ban on firework sales ahead of Guy Fawkes Night
The Scottish Government won’t rule out a ban on shops selling fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes night, our sister paper The Glasgow Times can reveal. A spokesman for Holyrood insisted the Firework Review Group is keeping all options on the table as
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Thieves steal TV during Clydebank raid
A TV set was stolen in a break-in at a property on Kilbowie Road, according to police. Unknown suspects forced entry to the property between 5pm on September 21 and 4pm the following day and stole a Samsung TV from inside. Read more: Police
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Fury at state of Whiteinch playpark
Glasgow City Council has been slammed for leaving a West End play park in a “state of disrepair”. Residents have hit out at the play area in Victoria Park, claiming it has gone to ruin. One grandmother found the majority of toys had been sealed
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Call handlers and operators recognised with national day
NHS 24 call handlers and operators were recognised for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic last week. Call Handler and Call Operator Day was held on October 2 with tributes being made to staff for their dedication over the past six months
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Police reveal plans to tackle cybercrime
Police Scotland is to boost the number of specially trained officers to tackle the rise in cybercrime. It comes as the force reports an increase in online sexual crimes against children during the Covid-19 pandemic. A centre of excellence will
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Bankies urged to think ‘local first’ to give town businesses a boost
A CAMPAIGN to encourage people in Clydebank to support local business by ‘thinking local first’ was launched on Monday. The Loves Local campaign is a joint initiative by West Dunbartonshire Council, Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce and Business
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£10,000 to be spent on Blitz anniversary ‘thank you’ medals
Seven medals and a commemorative plaque will be commissioned by West Dunbartonshire Council to honour those who helped vulnerable citizens during the Clydebank Blitz. As the 80th anniversary of the devastating attack on the town by the Luftwaffe
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Popular Clydebank couple celebrate golden wedding - at reception venue
A POPULAR Clydebank couple born and bred in the town returned to their wedding reception venue to mark 50 years of marriage. Harry and Pat McToal met in The Hub on Kilbowie Road in 1967, when Harry was 18 years old and Pat was 16. The couple
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Funding boost for NHS to tackle Covid-19
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is set to receive a share of additional funding to help support its work through the coronavirus pandemic. It comes as the health secretary, Jeane Freeman, announced that £1.1 billion would be made available
