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Day: May 3, 2020

TRIBUTES FOR DEREK OGG QC, WHO HAS DIED

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

“He provided an ear to those who needed his wisdom, could put a smile on the face of the sullen, inspire a laugh from those engrossed in sadness, and create a conversation in even the solemnest of rooms. Often, he did all of these things in a self-deprecating way.”

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BEAUTY GOODNESS & TRUTH ARE DIVINELY INSPIRED

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

In these times of enforced isolation we experience more clearly for ourselves what gives life to our souls and what drains life from them. 

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VIRUS: HEALTH BOARD BEING RIPPED OFF OVER PPE

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

However, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing suggested half of all nurses working in high-risk environments had been asked to reuse PPE.

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VIRUS: WEST REGION PARAMEDIC DIES IN HOSPITAL

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

Chief executive Pauline Howie said the service had been “greatly saddened” by the loss of a “dear colleague”.

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  • POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank
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  • Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall
  • REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
  • FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

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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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