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Day: October 28, 2018

BRIAN WILSON

October 28, 2018 heaneymedia

In order to strike a Brexit deal over the Irish border, Theresa May needs to be flexible and creative – qualities that are anathema to

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HUGH PYM

October 28, 2018 heaneymedia

BBC health editor gives Scots in Great War talk at Riverside Parish Church Hugh Pym and his wife, Susan, were in Dumbarton at the weekend.

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LEAGUE CUP

October 28, 2018 heaneymedia

Rangers rage against the red sea of a Dons defence that refuses to part Rangers 0 Aberdeen 1 Scorer Lewis Ferguson, 72nd minute. By Bill

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SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP

October 28, 2018 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A magnificent goal by Ryan Christie saw Celtic dispense with Hearts in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup at Murrayfield Stadium in

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NAVY TRIBUTE

October 28, 2018 heaneymedia

Faslane divers pay tribute in Orkney to crew of sunken Royal Oak Operation to change the White Ensign on “grave” of Royal Oak. By Gavin

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran
  • STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON
  • ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS
  • Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe
  • Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
  • Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

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STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire folk weighed in with cash support for Marie Curie star fund-raiser Petra McMillan, who took part in the London Marathon

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ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to take action to deal with the “national scandal” of Scotland’s drug deaths.  Scottish Labour has accused the

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Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

by Bill Heaney Officers engaged with motorists at key locations to promote road safety and reduce the risk of crashes. This included guiding driving on

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Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US ends its blockade. Main Points Iran has reportedly given the US a

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Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

by Elizabeth McMeekin When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Every day, police officers across Scotland step into complex and often challenging situations to help keep communities safe. Recruits are put through an intense 18-week

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SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

by Lucy Ashton  A Scottish Labour government will give women’s health the attention it deserves, the party has said today.   Speaking ahead of the launch

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Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination …

Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination …

Children and Young People’s Commissioner hosts assembly on rights for primary-aged children. World Cup winner Rose Reilly and girls from South Morningside Primary School share

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