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Day: June 1, 2018

Domestic abuse

June 1, 2018 heaneymedia

Wife beaters can expect no mercy from cops or council The domestic abuse campaign team includes (left to right front row) Janine Jardine from Women’s

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Balloch’s new school(s)

June 1, 2018 heaneymedia

Official opening of Balloch Campus Politicians, teachers, officials and guests at the Balloch opening. Pupils and teachers at Balloch Campus joined councillors and family members

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Astonishing move on austerity

June 1, 2018 heaneymedia

Nicola says there’s no need for cuts, but SNP defy FM and go ahead anyway By Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council is a pantomime horse

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Homeless deaths emergency a reflection of failed policies   
  • NHS CRISIS CONTINUES AS MATHESON CASE RUMBLES ON
  • CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDER TRIAL IN THE HIGH COURT
  • FOOTBALL: Put the names faces of these young players
  • CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: SCROOGE DOESN’T HAVE A LOOK IN AT THE COUNCIL
  • Helensburgh Community Hub WINTER FESTIVAL

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Homeless deaths emergency a reflection of failed policies   

Homeless deaths emergency a reflection of failed policies   

By Lucy Ashton Responding to new figures that an estimated 244 people died while homeless in 2022, with drug misuse accounting for over a third

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NHS CRISIS CONTINUES AS MATHESON CASE RUMBLES ON

NHS CRISIS CONTINUES AS MATHESON CASE RUMBLES ON

By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has called again today for Health Secretary Michael Matheson to go as NHS waiting lists hit another record high. By

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CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDER TRIAL IN THE HIGH COURT

CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDER TRIAL IN THE HIGH COURT

Caroline Glachan was found dead in the River Leven, Renton, Dunbartonshire on August 25, 1996. By Democrat reporter A Bonhill teenager found dead 27 years

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FOOTBALL: Put the names faces of these young players

FOOTBALL: Put the names faces of these young players

Local football history A picture from Bill Adam.  Main Street Primary School. Russell Cup winners 1961. Back row: Mr Crichton (janitor / team manager), Peter

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: SCROOGE DOESN’T HAVE A LOOK IN AT THE COUNCIL

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: SCROOGE DOESN’T HAVE A LOOK IN AT THE COUNCIL

By Bill Heaney Christmas in the Poorhouse. That is the prospect for 2023 for the residents of West Dunbartonshire. Local people are fizzing at the

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Helensburgh Community Hub WINTER FESTIVAL

Helensburgh Community Hub WINTER FESTIVAL

Helensburgh Community Hub Join us on the Winter Festival weekend for some festive fun! On Saturday 9th from 10am-1pm we will have supercheap stocking filler

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SHOPPING: Loch Lomond Shores night market

SHOPPING: Loch Lomond Shores night market

Loch Lomond Shores Get ready for Christmas! The SHS Events Night Market at Loch Lomond Shores returns on the 23rd November and 7th December. Lots

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Lomond Radio: FUND-RAISER FOR Beatson Cancer Charity

Lomond Radio: FUND-RAISER FOR Beatson Cancer Charity

Lomond Radio November  Would you like to GO along to their Fundraiser on Saturday 9th December? They’ve got a limited number of tickets remaining and

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