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Day: August 5, 2021

FISH: Harsh truths for PM on Scottish fishing trip

August 5, 2021 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Responding to the Prime Minister’s meeting with fishing leaders today and comments from Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan urging the

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DONS AND OLD FIRM ANTICIPATE CROWD COMEBACK

August 5, 2021 heaneymedia

Celtic and Rangers granted capacity crowds as Aberdeen seek same permission Celtic had a limited number of fans at their recent home match with Midtjylland

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LOCH LOMOND: CAMPER BAN IS A CON AT LOCH CHON

August 5, 2021 heaneymedia

Park Authority ‘s manipulation of the law and another inappropriate development August 5, 2021 By Nick Kempe of Parkswatch Scotland The sign behind on the

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MISSING: Police to adopt an initiative that helps to trace vulnerable missing people.

August 5, 2021 heaneymedia

Supporting Herbert’s safety initiative for people with dementia Published 04 August 2021 By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership has joined forces

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

Roo’s Kitchen Don’t have plans for Halloween yet? Why not book in for our Halloween bistro night — 6 courses all for £40 per person

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West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

Pictures above: Scenes of flooding you might expect here over the weekend. by Democrat reporter An amber alert has been issued for much of Scotland

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RNLI Helensburgh coffee morning this Saturday

RNLI Helensburgh coffee morning this Saturday

RNLI Helensburgh Just one day to go until our coffee morning on Saturday. Join us for freshly brewed tea, coffee and baking at the United

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First Minister receives the first poppy of Scottish Poppy Appeal 2026

First Minister receives the first poppy of Scottish Poppy Appeal 2026

Scotland’s First Minister officially became the first person in the country to donate to and receive his poppy for the Scottish Poppy Appeal 2026. John

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Campus will provide state-of-the-art learning, childcare, sport and community facilities for people of Faifley

Campus will provide state-of-the-art learning, childcare, sport and community facilities for people of Faifley

New Faifley Campus Officially Opens Proud pupils and campus staff joined Councillors and family members as the new education and community campus in Faifley was

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ISLANDS HIT BY 10,000 FERRY BREAKDOWNS SINCE 2025

ISLANDS HIT BY 10,000 FERRY BREAKDOWNS SINCE 2025

  by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour has called for action to improve Scotland’s ferry services as new figures show 10,000 ferries have been cancelled due

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Schools have gone without an inspection for more than a decade, reveals LibDem MSP.

Schools have gone without an inspection for more than a decade, reveals LibDem MSP.

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Duncan Dunlop, pictured right, has condemned the Scottish government’s failure to ensure all schools are being inspected,

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NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION RISES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE

NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION RISES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE

JACKIE BAILLIE URGES GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE AWAAB’S LAW LOOPHOLE Jackie Baillie MSP has backed calls for Awaab’s Law protections to be extended to all forms

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