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Day: June 13, 2021

NEW WRITING: RAMBLING REVERIES

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Rambling Boy In 1965 I ordered a copy of Tom Paxton’s first LP from America. I was impressed by this initiative. I have no idea

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NATIONAL PARK: Sea eagles at Loch Lomond for first time in 100 years

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

White-tailed eagles spotted on Loch Lomond for the first time in more than 100 years. By Lucy Ashton Sheep farmers are concerned that a pair

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TOURISM: New infrastructure to support visitors in Arrochar

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Mobile toilets at the car park at the head of Loch Long.  Photo: Friends of Loch Lomond. By Nick Kempe of Parkswatch Scotland The Arrochar

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RELIGION: Tartan Pimpernel war hero minister honoured in Paris

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Around 100 people attended the unveiling ceremony on La Rue Bayard, including local church members and representatives from Mairie de Paris and the Scottish Government.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban
  • NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
  • Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland
  • GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES
  • CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million
  • West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

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Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban

Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban

Reform UK says a previous debate they led on the issue was ended “prematurely” Democrat reporter Reform UK is set to force a vote on

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NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Who would you love to see switching on Alexandria’s Christmas lights on Saturday 21st November?Nominations are open to children AND adults! Maybe it’s a youngster who’s

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Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland A minister who works in Scotland’s biggest jail has become the first

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GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government’s refusal to disclose the expected total cost of its plan to reduce class contact time for teachers in West

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CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

There was a man who built a boat to sail away, and it sank – JP Donleavy, The Ginger Man by BILL HEANEY  CalMac’s annual

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West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage Opening tomorrow, please do come along to Gallery 5 at Clydebank Town Hall to see an excellent variety of work

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Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

SNP MSP Bob Doris, Health Secretary Angela Constance and Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie. by BILL HEANEY Valeman Bob Doris MSP has raised the progress of

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Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute We’re looking for SWI members skilled in needle felting to become Evelyn Baxter Craft Scholars for 2027. Successful applicants will receive expert

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