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Day: October 21, 2020

BLOOD ON THE WALLS AS SNP FALL OUT OVER CANDIDATE TO TAKE ON BAILLIE

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Blood on the walls … vomit on the carpet and deep feelings of resentment and dismay as Dumbarton’s SNP Constituency Association falls

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LOCAL HISTORY: RUNAWAY TRAIN ON THE WEST HIGHLAND RAILWAY.

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

Some archive pictures of the West Highland Line north of Helensburgh. By Robert Crerar An accident occurred yesterday on the West Highland Railway at Shandon,

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KIRK COMES UP WITH CASH AID FOR BEIRUT VICTIMS

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

Kirk pledges £40,000 in wake of deadly explosion in Beirut The Very Rev Dr Susan Brown pictured at her elevation to Moderator of the General

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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: EDITORIAL

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

By the Editor The National union of Journalists continues to campaign to protect and promote ethical journalism. The union recognises the inherent link between and

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JOURNALISM: Need a new writer? Send for a supersub

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

JOURNALISM Bill Bryson and Graham Greene honed their literary talents working on sub-editing desks at The Times A Scottish newspaper office before computers came into

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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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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

This is the lade just downstream from the angling club. “Lade” is a Scottish word meaning a man made channel used to divert water to

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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Luisa Campbell, General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recently visited the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh to speak to members

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DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

John Kane Funeral Directors Peter Adam 2nd May 1950 – 24th October 2026 On behalf of the family, we have been asked to share details

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WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK Last night’s Family Funfair & Fireworks event at Whitecrook Park was absolutely AWESOME from start to finish!

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Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust Your community. Your ideas. Your chance to get involved. Would you like to help make a difference in the Vale of

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DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

Last chance to buy tickets. Cast and Crew are looking forward to seeing you all. 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm TONIGHT.

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