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Day: February 9, 2021

VACCINE: Advice from health board regarding vaccine appointments during adverse weather

February 9, 2021 heaneymedia

By Rory Murphy In light of ongoing adverse weather impacting areas across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) the Health Board has issued the following

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FISHING: DEFRA Secretary Eustice must step aside after shellfish fiasco

February 9, 2021 heaneymedia

Tory shellfish blunder while SNP turbine promise was all hot air, say LibDems Oysters are a treat for visitors to Oban. Pictures by Bill Heaney

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CROSSLET CARE HOME: FAMILY IS BEING DEPRIVED OF A HUG FROM THEIR 92-YEAR-OLD MOTHER

February 9, 2021 heaneymedia

SISTERS PLEA TO WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL:  PLEASE LET US VISIT OUR MOTHER Three way hug – Mary Rose Crozier with her daughters Dorothy, left, and

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  • BRIAN WILSON COLUMN: STURGEON’S RE-RUN OF SALMOND TRIAL LEAVES PLENTY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
  • DUMBARTON-BASED power firm Aggreko accepts £2.3 billion takeover deal
  • Unite’s ‘major’ safety concerns over Faslane and Coulport nuclear bases’ fire cover cuts
  • SANDY STODDART GOOSE SCUPTURE SCRAPPED AT STONEYMOLLAN ROUNDABOUT
  • THE CONVERSATION: How Scottish Gaelic is helping protect Scotland’s seas
  • HOUSE FIRE: Child rushed to hospital after Ashton View blaze

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BRIAN WILSON COLUMN: STURGEON’S RE-RUN OF SALMOND TRIAL LEAVES PLENTY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

BRIAN WILSON COLUMN: STURGEON’S RE-RUN OF SALMOND TRIAL LEAVES PLENTY  UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

Amidst her rants against Ruth Davidson at Holyrood questions, our First Minister left no doubt about how the forthcoming Holyrood elections will be framed, writes

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DUMBARTON-BASED power firm Aggreko accepts £2.3 billion takeover deal

DUMBARTON-BASED power firm Aggreko accepts £2.3 billion takeover deal

Massive power generators at the Aggreko site in Dumbarton. By Rory Murphy Temporary power equipment provider Aggreko has agreed a £2.3bn takeover by two private

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Unite’s ‘major’ safety concerns over Faslane and Coulport nuclear bases’ fire cover cuts

Unite’s ‘major’ safety concerns over Faslane and Coulport nuclear bases’ fire cover cuts

HMS Astute is one of four nuclear submarines based at Faslane. By Lucy Ashton INDUSTRIAL action could be on the cards at the Faslane and

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SANDY STODDART GOOSE SCUPTURE SCRAPPED AT STONEYMOLLAN ROUNDABOUT

SANDY STODDART GOOSE SCUPTURE SCRAPPED AT STONEYMOLLAN ROUNDABOUT

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Fly away Peter, fly away Paul. There is a report somewhere this week that tells us the £1 million goose sculpture

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THE CONVERSATION: How Scottish Gaelic is helping protect Scotland’s seas

THE CONVERSATION: How Scottish Gaelic is helping protect Scotland’s seas

Back in the day – fishing boats at Cleggan, Connemara, and (above) at Helensburgh on the Clyde.   By Magnus Course Senior Lecturer in Social

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HOUSE FIRE: Child rushed to hospital after Ashton View blaze

HOUSE FIRE:  Child rushed to hospital after Ashton View blaze

By Democrat reporter A child has been taken to hospital following a fire at a blocks of flats in Dumbarton on Friday. A young female

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FOOTBALL: Rangers confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions

FOOTBALL: Rangers confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions

Rangers were confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions after Celtic failed to win away to Dundee United today Sky News is reporting that Rangers have won

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Scottish Liberal Democrats unveil new plan for ending homelessness 

Scottish Liberal Democrats unveil new plan for ending homelessness 

Rough sleeping, drug and alcohol addiction are a huge problem in Scotland.  Pictures by Bill Heaney By Rory Murphy Speaking at the Scottish Liberal Democrat

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