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Day: August 24, 2018

Photo essay

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

Just another Saturday … photographer DINI POWER  takes a quirky look through the lens at Glasgow

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Greenlight

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

Council should step in if Greenlight goes out of business, says McBride By Bill Heaney If recycling company Greenlight stops trading, then West Dunbartonshire Council

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Social media

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

Jim Bollan’s bid to cut council’s Big Brother act down to size SNP leader Jonathan McColl and Jim Bollan. New council offices where the SNP

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Newspapers

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

Two new Sunday newspaper titles for Scotland Newsquest, the international publishing company, have announced they are to launch two new Sunday newspapers to serve the

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Clifden Arts Festival

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

The Clifden Arts Festival in Connemara, West of Ireland, takes place in September. There is plenty of time to book tickets for shows, readings, plays

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Sexual assault charges

August 24, 2018 heaneymedia

Salmond alleged to have sexually assaulted staff members in Bute House The former Scottish first minister, Alex Salmond, pictured left, has described sexual misconduct allegations

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RARE CHANCE TO SEE A HISTORIC SPITFIRE OVER LOCH LOMOND

RARE CHANCE TO SEE A HISTORIC SPITFIRE OVER LOCH LOMOND

RARE CHANCE TO SEE A HISTORIC SPITFIRE  Spitfire Anniversary Scotland flight route, on Friday, April 10th. Departs from RAF Lossiemouth at 10.00 am for Glasgow

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SARWARD UNVEILS LABOUR PLANS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

SARWARD UNVEILS LABOUR PLANS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

by Bill Heaney  Anas Sarwar will today pledge that a Scottish Labour government will protect Scotland’s NHS and free up frontline staff by tackling Scotland’s

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FREE BUSES ARE JUST THE TICKET FOR VOTING PUBLIC, SAY POLITICIANS

FREE BUSES ARE JUST THE TICKET FOR VOTING PUBLIC, SAY POLITICIANS

Green Party leader Ross Greer and First Minister John Swinney. by Bill Heaney Free Bus Travel and cheaper rail travel are two of the significant

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DUMBARTON WOMEN JUST WALKIN’ IN THE RAIN, GETTING SOAKING WET

DUMBARTON WOMEN JUST WALKIN’ IN THE RAIN, GETTING SOAKING WET

Dumbarton Women’s Group Thanks to Judith for organising our second group walk, this time around Balloch Park in showery conditions. Egg decorating and tossing of

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FRIENDS OF DUMBARTON FORESHORE BIG CLYDE CLEAN-UP

FRIENDS OF DUMBARTON FORESHORE BIG CLYDE CLEAN-UP

Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore The amazing team from Merck came again on a volunteer work day to help keep Dumbarton’s shores safe as well as

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TUMBLIN’ PADDIES: DAILY LINE UPS ANNOUNCED & MORE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

TUMBLIN’ PADDIES: DAILY LINE UPS ANNOUNCED & MORE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

DAILY LINE UPS ANNOUNCED & MORE TICKETS ON SALE NOW TICKETS – https://glasgael.com/tickets.php We bring you an incredible line-up of acts performing at GlasGael on

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SNP SOPHIE CANDIDATE TAKES HER CAMPAIGN TO HALDANE

SNP SOPHIE CANDIDATE TAKES HER CAMPAIGN TO HALDANE

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton Out in Haldane this week, great to be out on the doors speaking directly with people and hearing what matters

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SHOCK REPORT: Did the Trump administration threaten the Pope’s life?

SHOCK REPORT: Did the Trump administration threaten the Pope’s life?

by Democrat reporter The Vatican has shelved plans for Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States after what officials describe as a deeply alarming

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