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Day: July 11, 2020

Loch Lomond wallaby island of Inchconnachan is for sale for £ half a million

July 11, 2020 heaneymedia

Wallabies are said to have bounced around the pinewoods, while pot-bellied pigs, llamas and alpacas, caged birds (including a macaw which volunteered rude comments on proceedings, and others that uttered further expletives), horses, a fox and assorted dogs completed a bustling scene.

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RIVER CITY STAR WORKED AT BBC DUMBARTON STUDIO FOR 13 YEARS

July 11, 2020 heaneymedia

A veteran theatre star, Johnny most recently played Shieldinch’s favourite pensioner Malcolm Henderson on River City, joining at the launch of the BBC soap in 2002, spending 13 years with the programme which was made in Dumbarton.

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5,300 jobs go at Boots and John Lewis as employment slaughter decimates retail

July 11, 2020 heaneymedia

High street chain Boots and department store chain John Lewis are cutting a total of more than 5,000 jobs – blamed on the impact of

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Doubling the provision of childcare is SNP flagship policy, says Sturgeon

July 11, 2020 heaneymedia

Pledge to deliver on it as quickly as possible By Bill Heaney The Scottish government’s commitment to double the provision of state-funded childcare—one that has

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DUMBARTON IS ONE OF THE JOB CENTRES OWNED BY TAX DODGING FIRM

July 11, 2020 heaneymedia

The union’s secretary Gary Smith said: “The polite term is ‘tax avoidance’ but to us it’s a big rentals rip off. Government rents should not be going to property offshorers in the same way as government contracts should not be paid out to them.

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

Roo’s Kitchen  New menu has started Although there aren’t massive changes, it’s definitely changing up some of the summer flavours and bringing in more autumn

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls Families! BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS! Treat the kids to a musical adventure live on stage in DUMBARTON!  Join Scotland’s leading

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS
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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

Vale of Leven Academy Today saw the last of the Remembrance Visits to primaries with senior pupil leaders Claire, Mylie, Jay and Kyle at Renton,

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Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

10 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY The major roof repair project at Helensburgh Leisure Centre has reached an important milestone, with works now officially complete

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