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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Council insists investment in robots will not replace cleaners …
  • John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan
  • Councils face half billion budget gap
  • Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond
  • HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS
  • BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

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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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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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