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Day: July 24, 2019

BUDGET SHORTFALL THREATENS PUBLIC SERVICES

July 24, 2019 heaneymedia

Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond constituency MSP, Jackie Baillie, has called for the Scottish Government to provide details of how they will plug a funding shortfall of hundreds of millions of pounds.

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KIRK’S MESSAGE TO NEW PRIME MINISTER

July 24, 2019 heaneymedia

“As a society we must work to create an environment in which the poorest and most marginalised among us are able to thrive and flourish.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area
  • Too many Scots in agony for months on end, says Dumbarton MSP
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR backs transparency over cover-up and demands inquiry in Murrell case
  • Review into access to banking services begins …
  • Child poverty should be a ‘priority from day one’, say young people
  • REMEMBER: IT’S A BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

by Bill Heaney Leaders in healthcare, research and innovation came together at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus to showcase how collaboration is shaping the

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Too many Scots in agony for months on end, says Dumbarton MSP

Too many Scots in agony for months on end, says Dumbarton MSP

by Bill Heaney NHS waiting lists “leaving Scots in agony”, Scottish Labour has warned as waits for pain management services rise.  The number of patients

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SCOTTISH LABOUR backs transparency over cover-up and demands inquiry in Murrell case

SCOTTISH LABOUR backs transparency over cover-up and demands inquiry in Murrell case

by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has urged MSPs to “back transparency over cover-up” as it lodges a motion calling for a Scottish Parliamentary Inquiry into

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Review into access to banking services begins …

Review into access to banking services begins …

by Lucy Ashton Former Which? Director and former board member of the FCA, Richard Lloyd OBE, seeks views as he begins his Independent Review. Evidence

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Child poverty should be a ‘priority from day one’, say young people

Child poverty should be a ‘priority from day one’, say young people

Two-thirds of respondents to the Save the Children Scotland and Young Scot poll said fighting child poverty was a priority by Bill Heaney Young people

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REMEMBER: IT’S A BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

REMEMBER: IT’S A BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Bank Holiday reminder Residents of Greater Glasgow and Clyde are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 15 June, due

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY S6 PROM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY S6 PROM

Vale of Leven Academy celebrated its annual Broad General Education Awards Ceremonies with more than 500 students recognised for a range of curricular and extra-curricular

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FORMER PUPILS MCGINN AND BRIDGES PAY WORLD CUP VISIT TO OLD SCHOOL

FORMER PUPILS MCGINN AND BRIDGES PAY WORLD CUP VISIT TO OLD SCHOOL

‘MON SCOTLAND St Peter the Apostle Secondary School had some very exciting guests recently. Comedian Kevin Bridges and Scotland star John McGinn visited the school

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