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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

  • 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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