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Day: May 12, 2019

I WANT A WORLD FREE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

May 12, 2019 heaneymedia

Nicola salutes the nuclear navy – but not the weaponry Nicola Sturgeon, John Corry and the Clyde Submarine Base. In the background Helensburgh’s SNP MP

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TATTOO THE NOO FROM KEZIA DUGDALE

May 12, 2019 heaneymedia

Former Labour leader says HIV positives should not be denied a tattoo Kezia Dugdale and a typical tattooo of the 21st century. By Bill Heaney

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IMMIGRATION CLAMPDOWN BLOW FOR PARISHES

May 12, 2019 heaneymedia

Tory travel ban hits visiting priests and Catholic church services By Ronnie Convery Catholic parishes across West Dunbartonshire face a scaled-down timetable of Masses over

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STURGEON QUIZZED ON SHOP CLOSURES

May 12, 2019 heaneymedia

Neglected and falling to bits – Mitchell Way, the main shopping street in Alexandria town centre. Picture by Bill Heaney By Bill Heaney Given the

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  • Easter bank holiday walk up Ben Ledi with Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers
  • INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION AT TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
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Belfast gearing up for huge celebration as Fleadh Cheoil hÉireann comes to town

Belfast gearing up for huge celebration as Fleadh Cheoil hÉireann comes to town

By Bill Heaney Ireland’s only Unesco City of Music is preparing for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time, from August 2nd to 9th, and

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OSPREYS ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMES DUNCAN

OSPREYS ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMES DUNCAN
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Maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts,

Maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts,

Amey South West Trunk Roads Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts, from Thursday,

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Easter bank holiday walk up Ben Ledi with Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Easter bank holiday walk up Ben Ledi with Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers In a change from our weekend walks, the HWDR enjoyed an Easter Bank Holiday walk up Ben Ledi (B+), and

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INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION AT TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN

INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION AT TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN

Trinity College Dublin Global Looking for a different perspective? To find out more about postgraduate study in Philosophy at Trinity, register your interest for the

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Women in Journalism Scotland

Women in Journalism Scotland

Women in Journalism Scotland WiJ Scotland is delighted to be partnering with member Jill Brown on an exciting training opportunity for journalists who may feel

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Road Smart Event – Helensburgh. We’re bringing our Road Smart team back to Helensburgh for our fourth annual road

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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