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1171                        BLOG: Keeping Scotland&#39;s Water Flowing - John Griffen
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11832026
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1205                        Scottish Water Marks Major Milestone with 100th Solar Scheme 
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12172026
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1241                        Olympians Inspire the Next Generation of Swimmers
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1247                    <p>Young swimmers in East Renfrewshire had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic champions during a landmark event celebrating East Renfrewshire&rsquo;s contribution to a national learn-to-swim programme</p>
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1253September
12542026
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