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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

  • UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …
  • Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’
  • Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP
  • “IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW
  • POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

Katie Mellett in The Irish Times Main points US president Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports amid concerns the vital

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Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

by Lucy Ashton Scotland has suffered almost 7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP, Russell Findlay said today (Sunday), on the 19th anniversary of

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Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

by Lucy Ashton Midwives in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are encouraging women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby to familiarise themselves

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to “reset the balance between grieving families and powerful institutions” in the wake of the Queen Elizabeth University

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POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

Trump’s decision was ‘a personal favour’ following the end of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the White House by Felipe Schrieberg

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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