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Day: May 18, 2018

Death rate

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

More people dying in the Vale of Leven and RAH hospitals Jackie Baillie and Vale of Leven Hospital. MSP Jackie Baillie has expressed concern after

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Funeral arrangements

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Funeral arrangements for Sons’ director Callum Hosie Funeral arrangements for recently deceased Dumbarton FC director Callum Hosie have been released by the football club.  It will

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La Barca

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Helensburgh restaurant owner Cara takes top women in hospitality award Massive congratulations are in order for Cara Nicolic, who owns La Barca in Helensburgh with

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STV2 snubbed

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

No sympathy for Helensburgh MP Brendan on STV cuts announcement By Bill Heaney Helensburgh and Cardross MP Brendan O’Hara received little or no sympathy when

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Carillion scandal

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Carillion collapse remains disaster for Faslane sub contractors and employees ‘Recklessness, hubris and greed’ – Carillion slammed by MPs, who say directors stuffed their mouths

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Retirement

May 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Commander Leatherby retires from the Clyde Naval Base at Faslane Commander James Leatherby (centre) with his wife Beverly and son Peter.  One of HM Naval

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  • CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS
  • Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party
  • Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency
  • Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom
  • REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT
  • REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

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CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By  Bill Heaney and Phil Sim,  Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

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Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

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Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

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Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan!  Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

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REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

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HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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