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Day: March 31, 2021

ELECTION: SCOTTISH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS NAME THEIR CANDIDATE FOR DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

March 31, 2021 heaneymedia

Andy Foxall, the Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate in Dumbarton for the Scottish Parliament. Above Dumbarton from the air by Sean Davenport. By Bill Heaney The

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DEFENCE: TRAINEE SUBMARINERS ATTEND PASSING-OUT PARADE AT HM NAVAL BASE CLYDE

March 31, 2021 heaneymedia

HMS AMBUSH returning to HMNB Clyde on the Clyde estuary under moody summer skies and (above) Twenty-four submariner trainees passing-out parade with instructors and Commodore

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NOTEBOOK: GLOVES NEVER LOOKED LIKE COMING OFF AT THE LEADERS’ DEBATE

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NOTEBOOK by Bill Heaney Well, did you see The Great Debate? The BBC did their best with the five Scottish party leaders at the lecterns

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RELIGION: Easter message from the Church of Scotland

March 31, 2021 heaneymedia

By the Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland It’s been quoted frequently through the years and

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POLITICS: Cllr Caroline McAllister to stand in the West of Scotland for Alba Party

March 31, 2021 heaneymedia

Education convener Conaghan chosen to replace snubbed SNP defector McAllister on local council By Bill Heaney Cllr Karen Conaghan has been elevated to deputy leader

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REFORM UK LEADER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THUGS

REFORM UK LEADER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THUGS

by Bill Heaney REFORM UK’s leader Malcolm Offord has condemned ‘violence’ by anti-immigration protesters across the Firth in Greenock last night. The West Scotland MSP, PICTURED

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Council insists investment in robots will not replace cleaners …

Council insists investment in robots will not replace cleaners …

Scotland Scotland Politics Scotland Business Edinburgh, Fife & East Glasgow & West Highlands & Islands NE, Orkney & Shetland South Tayside & Central Alba Robots

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John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan

John Healey resigns from government over defence spending plan

Thursday 11 June 2026 12:23 BST Defence Secretary John Healey has quit the Labour government, leaving PM Keir Starmer up the creek without a paddle.

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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