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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland
  • GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES
  • CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million
  • West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall
  • Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament
  • Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

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Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland A minister who works in Scotland’s biggest jail has become the first

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GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government’s refusal to disclose the expected total cost of its plan to reduce class contact time for teachers in West

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CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

There was a man who built a boat to sail away, and it sank – JP Donleavy, The Ginger Man by BILL HEANEY  CalMac’s annual

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West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage Opening tomorrow, please do come along to Gallery 5 at Clydebank Town Hall to see an excellent variety of work

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Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

SNP MSP Bob Doris, Health Secretary Angela Constance and Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie. by BILL HEANEY Valeman Bob Doris MSP has raised the progress of

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Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute We’re looking for SWI members skilled in needle felting to become Evelyn Baxter Craft Scholars for 2027. Successful applicants will receive expert

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TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former President and Club Champion, Ronnie Jardine.Ronnie was a hugely respected member of

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DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

Katherine Sangster MSP, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, and Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by BILL HEANEY Does the number of police officers allocated to your area

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