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Day: February 6, 2022

Renewed calls for Rest and be Thankful solution after Baillie calls for urgency

February 6, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie drew the Scottish Government attention last week to the ongoing disruption and dangers to motorists crossing the Rest

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KIRSTY YOUNG PLEDGES NEW ISLAND OWNERSHIP POSES NO THREAT TO WILDLIFE

February 6, 2022 heaneymedia

Sunday February 06 2022, 12.01am, The Sunday Times A wallaby on Inchconnachan, Loch Lomond. By Mark Macaskill Wallabies on a Scottish island owned by the

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MOVE OVER BORIS: PARTY TIME FOR RANGERS

February 6, 2022 heaneymedia

Murdo Fraser has seconded the motion from Sandesh Gulhane MSP. The Scottish Sun is reporting that the Scottish Parliament has been asked to pass a

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RELIGION: THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

February 6, 2022 heaneymedia

By Canon Gerry Conroy I find it striking how often in the Bible, there is the injunction, not to be afraid, especially when someone encounters

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JOBS IN THE LOCH LOMOND NATIONAL PARK

February 6, 2022 heaneymedia

Search  You are here: Job opportunities If you’d like to join an amazing team of passionate people, take a look at our vacancies and see

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

Shandon sailors Anna Burnet and partner John Gimson secured a bronze medal today at the Palma de Mallorca Regatta in Spain. This podium finish builds

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENT THIS THURSDAY Experience a memorable night with internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Denis Patrickson. Celebrated for his mastery of classical and jazz. The founder

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Around 1,000 members will walk out at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities on Friday by Lucy Ashton Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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