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Day: May 15, 2019

MEDIA INTEREST GROWS IN FLAMINGOLAND PROJECT

May 15, 2019 heaneymedia

Flamingo Land and the sale of public assets on the cheap

Last week, I mentioned the growing media interest in the Flamingo Land proposals at Balloch

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MESH VICTIMS CALL FOR HALT TO PARTIAL REMOVAL

May 15, 2019 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter MSPs are being contacted by constituents who are victims of mesh but do not want to be named. They have raised the

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SCOTLAND NEEDS MORE POWERS TO TACKLE DRUG DEATHS

May 15, 2019 heaneymedia

Medical supervision facilities needed to halt drug deaths, says Sturgeon  By Bill Heaney First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says there is “a compelling case” that the

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BASE TEAM WALK 40 MILES IN A DAY FOR CHARITY

May 15, 2019 heaneymedia

Faslane Base team take part in charity walk to Barrow in Furness All smiles but sore feet – the HM Navy Base Clyde team who

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WAGE DISCRIMINATION – SIGN THE PETITION NOW

May 15, 2019 heaneymedia
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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …
  • Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …
  • SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
  • COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment
  • COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES
  • Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

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Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

A biker has been treated in hospital after being involved in a crash with a police car near the Erskine Bridge. Police said the collision

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SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

West Dunbartonshire Leisure  WDC funded free Summer Activities for school pupils Saturday 27 June – Sunday 16th August • Free Juvenile Swim sessions for WDC

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COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

by Bill Heaney Councillors at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee received updates on the latest progress in delivering a high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling

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COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

Labour MSP Carol Mochan and Social Care Minister Shirley Ann Somerville. by Bill Heaney This is Carers Week, and this year’s Carers Week report found

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Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has been asked what further measures the Scottish Government will take to tackle the rise in knife crime

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Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

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SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

Jackie Baillie, John Swinney, Ross Greer and Peter Murrell – at odds over inquiry. by Bill Heaney SNP and Scottish Green MSPs have a “final

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PICTURES: DRYMEN SHOW EXTRA SPECIAL

PICTURES: DRYMEN SHOW EXTRA SPECIAL

Gartocharn lass Esmi Doherty shows off the fabulous silverware at the hugely successful Drymen and Strathendrick Agricultural Show. The best presented stockperson went to 8-year-old Esmi with

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