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Day: April 28, 2020

VIRUS: RED FACES ALL ROUND AT WEST DUNBARTON

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Jonathan McColl, Jeane Freeman and a care worker. EXCLUSIVE by BILL HEANEY West Dunbartonshire Council was in the firing line yesterday for its handling of

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VIRUS: JEANE FREEMAN’S TAKE ON WHERE SCOTLAND STANDS AT PRESENT

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Promising signs that public efforts and sacrifices are beginning to pay off By Health Secretary Jeane Freeman Today is international workers memorial day and, across

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JACKIE BAILLIE TAKES ON LABOUR FINANCE BRIEF

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie has also been given responsibility as Campaign Co-ordinator for the Scottish Parliament elections in 2021 with political oversight of party organisation, reporting to Richard Leonard.

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VIRUS: SEVENTY HAVE DIED TAKING TOTAL TO 1,332

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

BBC Scotland’s Sarah Smith asks if it is our duty to wear face coverings, in the same way as it is our duty to stay at home as much as possible?

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WE NEED AN ECONOMY BASED ON NEED NOT GREED

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

The Christian community should be ready to pump this vital antibody into the veins of the human family with the hope of creating immunity from the vested interests, profiteering and indifferent dismissal of those left on the waste heap of life as a result of Covid-19.

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VIRUS: HEALTH BOARD SEEKS CORONA ANTIBODY TEST

April 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Professor Julie Brittenden, Research and Development Director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde comments: “I am so proud of our team of clinicians, research nurses, bio-repository specialists and patients who have made it possible to kick-start the development of a brand new antibody test for COVID-19.

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POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

By Marion Scott in The Sunday Post November 8, 2026 David Kennedy, Police Federation, Pauline McNeill, Labour Justice spokesperson, and Neil Gray, Justice Secretary. The

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Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and our service will begin outside at the War Memorial at 10.45 am for the laying of

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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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