Fri, 13th September 2024

The main tower at the Grangemouth refinery, which will close in the second quarter of next year. Picture: Michael Gillen

'Just about finished': Grangemouth left reeling from refinery closure
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The main tower at the Grangemouth refinery, which will close in the second quarter of next year. Picture: Michael Gillen

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Opinion

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Education

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Health

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Heritage and Retro

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