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Day: September 2, 2019

CHILD POVERTY AND HUNGER FIGURES SOAR HERE

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has identified that 33% of local children and young people live in poverty with 27.4% of children in receipt of free school meals.

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BREAST CANCER RISK CAN LAST TEN YEARS AFTER THERAPY

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

Breast cancer: Menopausal hormone therapy risks ‘bigger than thought’ Louise says she won’t stop taking HRT despite the risk of breast cancer. By James Gallagher, Health

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TELEVISION: PEAKY BLINDERS

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

It switches dramatically to Glasgow’s East End, and the imagined rural borders of Tollcross plus the Brigton Billy Boys and their leader, Billy Fullarton, who now features large in some appalling events.

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Food Growing Strategy consultation now open

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

By Stef Lach Argyll and Bute Council is seeking your views on a new strategy which aims to encourage and enable people who wish to

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BOOK REVIEW: TWO SOULS

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

‘Go figure that Henry McDonald’s new book is the real thing. The real thing is what McDonald does. Vivid, authentic and scabrously funny. Good news for readers, bad news for other writers.’ – Robert McLiam Wilson

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HAT TRICK OF HIP SURGERY AWARDS FOR THE RAH

September 2, 2019 heaneymedia

 
This is now the third time the award has been presented to the RAH since it began in 2016 and the orthopaedic team are setting the bar high for other hospitals across the country.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …
  • Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …
  • Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …
  • Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot
  • Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform
  • Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

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Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …

Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …

by Bill Heaney How long should Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband, Peter Murrell, spend in jail for embezzling the SNP independence campaign funds of over £400,000? The

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Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …

Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …

by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy petty officer accused of raping a female colleague at Faslane is also alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman

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Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …

Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority The torpedo station has been unused since the 1980s by Bill Heaney A derelict torpedo testing station

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Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker, who had a suspected snake bite at the Whangie, rushed to  hospital  by Lucy Ashton A holiday weekend walker is in hospital after being

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Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Bill Heaney Conservative leader Russell Findlay, Nicola Sturgeon, and ex-husband Peter Murrell. by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives are today

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Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

by Lucy Ashton NHSGGC colleagues came together to recognise outstanding contributions from students and clinical teams to research at this year’s St Mungo’s Awards at

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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

by Lucy Ashton Almost two-thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online, in responses to

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