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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.

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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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