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Day: October 25, 2019

ANSWERS IN SIGHT FOR CAMERON HOUSE VICTIMS?

October 25, 2019 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie said:“My priority has always been, and will continue to be, getting answers for the families of the victims of this tragic fire. The families have been nothing but understanding and patient whilst dealing with their unimaginable loss and heartache.

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AUTUMN STROLL THROUGH NEW YORK

October 25, 2019 heaneymedia

This is the Pedestrian entry to the Williamsburg Bridge  which opens up a world of steel carrying millions of trains, pantechnicons, cars, people, skateboards, bikes and bloody electric scooters into the city every day.

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GET INTO UKULELE MUSIC NOW

October 25, 2019 heaneymedia
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DUMBARTON’S DISGRACE

October 25, 2019 heaneymedia

PICTURES BY OTTO EASTBROOK Notebook Pride in your town? The SNP administration in West Dunbartonshire Council may like us to think that they promote ancient

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COURT DATE FOR FORMER SNP LEADER

October 25, 2019 heaneymedia

Salmond to appear in court on sexual assault charges next month Alex Salmond denies 14 charges including allegations of attempted rape and indecent assault. By

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran
  • STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON
  • ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS
  • Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe
  • Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
  • Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

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Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

by Lucy Ashton An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde volunteer who spends her time singing for older patients in hospital has performed for a national

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STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARI CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire folk weighed in with cash support for Marie Curie star fund-raiser Petra McMillan, who took part in the London Marathon

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ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to take action to deal with the “national scandal” of Scotland’s drug deaths.  Scottish Labour has accused the

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Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

by Bill Heaney Officers engaged with motorists at key locations to promote road safety and reduce the risk of crashes. This included guiding driving on

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Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US ends its blockade. Main Points Iran has reportedly given the US a

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Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

by Elizabeth McMeekin When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Every day, police officers across Scotland step into complex and often challenging situations to help keep communities safe. Recruits are put through an intense 18-week

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SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

by Lucy Ashton  A Scottish Labour government will give women’s health the attention it deserves, the party has said today.   Speaking ahead of the launch

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