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Day: May 8, 2020

VIRUS: DUMBARTON GOES DIGITAL AT LAST

May 8, 2020 heaneymedia

The number of users of the Council’s online library, Borrowbox has trebled and the number of  e-books and e-audiobooks accessed have doubled. 

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VIRUS: KINDLY COUNCIL STAFF HELP SUPPORT TEAM

May 8, 2020 heaneymedia

Donna Kirkwood, pictured right,  usually works in the Housing Development team, but volunteered to help  some of the area’s most vulnerable and isolated tenants and residents as part of the Crisis Support Team.

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STAY SAFE AND OBEY THE RULES OF LOCKDOWN

May 8, 2020 heaneymedia

We are here 24 hours a day to support those in need, support those who may be vulnerable, and to ensure fairness and the rule of law.

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VIRUS: NICOLA PLEDGES NO SURRENDER LIKELY SOON

May 8, 2020 heaneymedia

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the death toll of confirmed Covid-19 patients is 1811 by the measurement she uses daily, which does not include suspected cases of the virus.

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VIRUS: FACE OF A HERO MADE TO WEAR MASKS THAT DON’T FIT …

May 8, 2020 heaneymedia

Especially the disastrous procurement of PPE for frontline workers and the purchase of face masks which were designed for men and handed out to women and other NHS workers on the frontline.

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Recent Posts

  • Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise
  • Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …
  • NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH
  • Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

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NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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