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Day: September 18, 2018

BREAST CANCER SCANDAL

September 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Why do Health Board officials lie? Plan to end clinics at Vale were never approved is exposed by MSP Jackie Baillie MSP, Cabinet Secretary Jeane

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NEW ABUSE INQUIRY

September 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie MSP and Lady Smith. An additional 17 care establishments have been added to the investigation by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry currently being

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WILSON’S COLUMN

September 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Brian Wilson: Dundee’s V&A – how a vision became a triumphant reality Dundee has long been a city of rich character, great wealth and extreme

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KEN McNAB

September 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Greetings. Here is this week’s Monday sporting takeaway. Bit different but a bit of a rush job. Feedback, brickbats, verbal hand grenades all welcome. THE

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Love’s old sweet Song

September 18, 2018 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Ireland’s leading baritone, Gavan Ring, renewed old acquaintances with the people of Connemara on Sunday evening. Gavan appeared at the 41st Clifden

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Offord brands independence debate a ‘stunt’ as he walks out of the Holyrood chamber
  • Catholic charities urge Burnham to fix ‘inhumane’ asylum system
  • POISONED CHALICE: SNP’S JENNY A’ THINGS IS IN CHARGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
  • WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY
  • Alexis Robb at The Fountain Tavern in the Vale on Saturday
  • HEALTH IS WEALTH IS THE MESSAGE AS BIG HEARTED JOHN GIVES £120,000 TO GOLDEN JUBILEE

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Catholic charities urge Burnham to fix ‘inhumane’ asylum system

Catholic charities urge Burnham to fix ‘inhumane’ asylum system

22 September 2026 by Aili Winstanley Channer in The Tablet Ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, three charities have handed

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POISONED CHALICE: SNP’S JENNY A’ THINGS IS IN CHARGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM

POISONED CHALICE: SNP’S JENNY A’ THINGS IS IN CHARGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM

Jenny Gilruth, Deputy First Minister of Scotland. by BILL HEANEY There will be widespread relief across West Dunbartonshire that Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has

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WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY It is always remarkable how Rhu church consistently showcases musicians of such immense technical

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Alexis Robb at The Fountain Tavern in the Vale on Saturday

Alexis Robb at The Fountain Tavern in the Vale on Saturday

We can’t wait for this fantastic entertainment coming up on the September weekend  Rock This Country Saturday 26th From 3pm Get ready for a boot

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HEALTH IS WEALTH IS THE MESSAGE AS BIG HEARTED JOHN GIVES £120,000 TO GOLDEN JUBILEE

HEALTH IS WEALTH IS THE MESSAGE AS BIG HEARTED JOHN GIVES £120,000 TO GOLDEN JUBILEE

John McCormick (centre) with the Jubilee transplant team. NHS Golden Jubilee After receiving a heart transplant at NHS Golden Jubilee, John McCormick has donated £112,000

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HOW MANY SUPERMARKETS DOES ON TOWN NEED?

HOW MANY SUPERMARKETS DOES ON TOWN NEED?

Pix By Pedro With the signs up for Aldi, it won’t be long until Dumbarton has five supermarkets practically next door to one another. Is

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HAPPY COOS DAY FROM ARDARDAN

HAPPY COOS DAY FROM ARDARDAN

Monty’s Farm Park Good morning from Isla & her pals on another #coosday

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More than 6000 children take part in the Council’s SHINE project

More than 6000 children take part in the Council’s SHINE project

West Dunbartonshire Council What a summer with SHINE!  Over five weeks, 6,262 participants got involved, with activities designed to be inclusive and accessible, including dedicated

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