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Day: April 15, 2020

CHIVAS IS PRODUCING HAND SANITIZER TO COMBAT VIRUS

April 15, 2020 heaneymedia

The Chivas plant at Kilmalid in Dumbarton. Picture by Bill Heaney By Democrat reporter Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, has called on local charities throughout

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MSP SAYS 962 SCOTTISH DEATHS ARE DEVASTATING

April 15, 2020 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie MSP wants SNP to produce an emergency plan. By Bill Heaney Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and Helensburgh, has called

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GREEDY SPECULATORS WANT IRN BRU BARR TO FAIL

April 15, 2020 heaneymedia

Bank increases bet that Irn-Bru maker AG Barr will fail Joe Lo in The Ferret on April 14, 2020 Stuart McDonald SNP and Rhoda Grant

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BILL HEANEY’S CORONA VIRUS NOTEBOOK

April 15, 2020 heaneymedia

Yesterday that claim was described as “rubbish” but it is clear that Ms Freeman, who continues to make inquiries into the matter, thinks there may be some substance to it.

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VIRUS: SPECIAL CONSTABLES ANSWER THE CALL

April 15, 2020 heaneymedia

Throughout Police Scotland’s history, Special Constables have always been considered a vital and valued resource. However during this extraordinary time, the significance of their role is greater than ever.

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

This is the lade just downstream from the angling club. “Lade” is a Scottish word meaning a man made channel used to divert water to

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