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Day: December 16, 2021

Cash is coming but people who get vaccinated today are not immediately protected

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Douglas Ross, Nicola Sturgeon, Boris Johnston and Rishi Sunak. By Bill Heaney Scotland’s vaccination scheme has already delivered a booster to more than half of

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STAY HOME: Sturgeon profoundly concerned by the scale and immediacy of the challenge that omicron poses

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By FIRST MINISTER NICOLA STURGEON Yesterday, 5,951 cases were reported, and 45.4 per cent of cases now show the S-gene dropout that is indicative of

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Legitimate news is often taken down by algorithms that have mistaken it for misinformation or abuse

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Justice secretary calls for a new British Bill of Rights  Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has announced a three-month consultation period on a new British Bill

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FASLANE SAILOR CARRIES WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (CHAMPIONSHIPS) ON HIS SHOULDERS

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A ROYAL NAVY powerlifter based at HM Naval Base Clyde has represented Great Britain at the world powerlifting championships in Lithuania. Petty

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HEALTH MATTERS: New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion. By Lucy Ashton The new Clydebank Health and Care Centre took one step closer

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LIFE RETURNS TO THE OLD DISTILLERY SITE ON DUMBARTON RIVERSIDE

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Published 15 December 2021 Council tenant praises new waterfront home as development is completed Published 15 December 2021 By Lucy Ashton A local woman who

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  • Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise
  • Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …
  • NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH
  • Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

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NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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