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Day: August 23, 2020

FUNERAL TAKES PLACE OF DROWNED DANCER AMY

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

As they prepared to pay their last respects Ava’s funeral service in Clydebank Crematorium, her heart broken relatives ­questioned why some people’s first reaction was to start filming the incident which happened in the water beneath Balloch Bridge.

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Speculation growing about potential rail price increase

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

Rail fares usually increase every January but the hike is linked to the previous July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation.

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Alex Salmond is ‘poised to launch legal action’ against the BBC over documentary

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

He is “consulting his lawyers” after being left furious by the programme hosted by Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark, it has been reported.

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GLOVES ARE OFF ALREADY FOR THE HOLYROOD ELECTION NEXT MAY

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

“When the SNP Government is presiding over such a mess everyone in Scottish Labour must be united in tackling those failures and supporting the fight for a fairer economy, workers’ rights and public ownership of our public services.

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The trial of Alex Salmond shows the BBC is institutionally Unionist, claims Alan Taylor

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon in happier times. By Alan Taylor in The National Midway through viewing the BBC Two documentary The Trial of Alex Salmond,  I

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Roseanna Cunningham to stand down as MSP

August 23, 2020 heaneymedia

The SNP minister, who once worked as a solicitor with Dumbarton District Council,  said she had taken the decision after “some hard thinking” but would continue “to fight for independence”.

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Recent Posts

  • SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates
  • Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot
  • Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  • INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK
  • HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +
  • POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

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SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates

SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have urged the SNP Government to stop punishing Scotland’s hospitality sector after businesses in England were handed a further

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Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot

Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot

Picture above by Paul Chappell A large sculpture inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous roses has been hoisted onto Glasgow’s iconic Finnieston Crane to mark

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Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

by Amelie Robinson and Ryan Henson in The Tablet magazine War in Europe, an increasingly assertive China, and instability across the Middle East are combining

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INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK

INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK

Scottish Pipe Band Champions announced at Levengrove Park, Dumbarton July 25 2026 Thousands of spectators enjoyed a showcase of traditional music in Dumbarton this weekend

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HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +

HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +

by BILL HEANEY For Sale: The 4-star ‘Inn on Loch Lomond’ located on the A82. The property features 26 en-suite bedrooms, a popular lounge bar,

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POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

by Bill Heaney Fan engagement, partnerships, and explaining the innocence of traffic cones were some of the key moments for Police Scotland officers at the

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DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

Dumbarton United Another fantastic photo has been sent in, showing several Dumbarton United age groups from around 50 years ago! Our recent story about the

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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Whether you live locally, nearby, or are visiting Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, why not join one of our friendly health walks? New walkers are

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