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Day: December 26, 2020

INVESTIGATION: CLAIMS THAT CHRISTMAS TREES AND WRAPPING ARE TOXIC ARE FALSE

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Claim Christmas trees are toxic to children and pets is Mostly False Helen and Bryan and Jane Heaney with their pets – Sky, Ted and

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JOURNALISM: Women in Journalism Scotland – 2020 survey

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Women in Journalism Scotland – 2020 survey results Investigative reporters Marion Scott, Sunday Post; Lisa Summers and Samantha Poling, of BBC Scotland. By Lucy Ashton

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EMPLOYMENT: GOVERNMENT FAILURE TO DELIVER APPRENTICESHIPS ‘NOT ACCEPTABLE’ 

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Young volunteers who aspire to apprenticeships at Loch Lomond National Park. Top picture: a Group of West Dunbartonshire Council apprentices. By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie,

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MILLIONAIRE EASDALE BROTHERS BUY CLERKHILL CONVENT SITE FOR HOUSING

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

The Easdale brothers – James and Sandy – who are planning to build houses on the old convent site at Clerkhill, overlooking the River Clyde.

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CARE HOMES: WHY IS GOVERNMENT DRAGGING ITS FEET ON PUBLIC INQUIRY?

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Richard Leonard, Nicola Sturgeon, Donald Macaskill and Jeane Freeman. By Bill Heaney Why have the human rights of many of Scotland’s elderly and vulnerable care

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THOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS: THE WEAK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH

December 26, 2020 heaneymedia

Vale of Leven from the air with Bonhill Bridge crossing the River Leven and Dumbarton in the distance. Picture by Craig Jump of Turkey Red

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
  • Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one … by Bill Heaney Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords,

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QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

Medical Day Unit at Queen ­Elizabeth University Hospital is hit by bed shortages The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from West Dunbartonshire. by

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

To the Editor: Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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