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Day: May 12, 2021

TOM KITCHIN: “I totally feel that we’ve been left behind in the hospitality sector.”

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Tom Kitchin and his wife, Michaela. Picture by Bill Heaney By Lucy Ashton Tom Kitchin, the TV chef owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant, has called

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CORONAVIRUS: independent public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic will be held in spring 2022

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street. By Lucy Ashton The UK government is “fully committed to learning the lessons at every stage” of the

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Covid: Concern over rising cases in West of Scotland

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Concern is growing about a rising number of Covid cases in Glasgow as the area prepares to move down to level two.

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McVitie’s: Saving the 500 jobs from factory closure would take the biscuit

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY “Would you risk it for a biscuit,” was a question often asked in the days before that word was taken simply

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Helping Hands: critical care nurse pens touching poem in recognition of colleagues for International Nurses Day 

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Pictured above: The Critical Care team  at the Institute of Neurosciences alongside Senior Charge Nurse Ruth Wilson (in navy uniform) on International Nurses Day.An NHS

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BOOKS: The Best Catholics in the World

May 12, 2021 heaneymedia

SOCIETY History on the Wing Cardinal Brady being interviewed at the Humbert International Summer School in Co Mayo by RTE religion correspondent, Joe Little. And

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

Roo’s Kitchen  New menu has started Although there aren’t massive changes, it’s definitely changing up some of the summer flavours and bringing in more autumn

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls Families! BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS! Treat the kids to a musical adventure live on stage in DUMBARTON!  Join Scotland’s leading

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS
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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

Vale of Leven Academy Today saw the last of the Remembrance Visits to primaries with senior pupil leaders Claire, Mylie, Jay and Kyle at Renton,

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Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

10 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY The major roof repair project at Helensburgh Leisure Centre has reached an important milestone, with works now officially complete

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