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Day: August 27, 2018

Rangers tax problem

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

The taxman cometh to collect from former Rangers staff and star players Former Rangers players and staff who filled their boots with cash paid through

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RECYCLING

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

Wasters – lazy folk put their rubbish in the wrong bins Councillors Iain McLaren and Marie McNair plus rubbish and a lorry going into the

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APPRENTICESHIPS

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

Council’s newest apprentices are part of a £1million investment West Dunbartonshire apprentices on the path to a new career. By Lucy Ashton The 24 new

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HERO HARRY

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

Dunkirk hero Harry presented with Legion d’Honneur medal Harry Johnson is presented with his award by Emmanuel Cocher of the French Consul General; Harry Johnson

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SPORT

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

Greetings. Here is the third Monday sports takeaway, my look at the weekend sporting action as well as a glimpse at the road ahead. Once

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NOTEBOOK

August 27, 2018 heaneymedia

  Pope Francis celebrating the Mass for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. By Bill Heaney Like thousands of Scottish Catholics, most of us

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • 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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