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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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  • Councils face half billion budget gap
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REFORM UK LEADER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THUGS

REFORM UK LEADER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THUGS

by Bill Heaney REFORM UK’s leader Malcolm Offord has condemned ‘violence’ by anti-immigration protesters across the Firth in Greenock last night. The West Scotland MSP, PICTURED

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Council insists investment in robots will not replace cleaners …

Council insists investment in robots will not replace cleaners …

Scotland Scotland Politics Scotland Business Edinburgh, Fife & East Glasgow & West Highlands & Islands NE, Orkney & Shetland South Tayside & Central Alba Robots

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John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan

John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan

Thursday 11 June 2026 12:23 BST Defence Secretary John Healey has quit the Labour government, leaving PM Keir Starmer up the creek without a paddle.

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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