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Day: February 21, 2022

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park – outdoor recreation and access rights

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

By Nick Kempe in Parkswatch Scotland On Monday I went for a wander around Glen Ample from Loch Lubnaig in Strathyre, starting at the car

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Concerns raised about government survey of pupils asking what kind of sex they’re having

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

The survey is being sent out by councils on behalf of the Scottish Government. Concerns have been raised about a health and wellbeing survey which

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Inchconnachan and the fairness of our planning system – a desert island Special Area of Conservation?

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

February 18, 2022 By Nick Kempe, of Parkswatch Scotland Inchconnachan, the Loch Lomond island, has been in news recently because of the proposals to get

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 POLITICS: Yes campaign leaders must act over this toxic culture

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

BBC reporter Sarah Smith and JIm Sillars – “reaction to that truth was more bile.” WHEN, in a letter to the Glasgow Herald, Sarah Smith

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SECRET SCOTLAND: john swinney must make parliamentary statement on fiddling OECD report

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today called for the Education Secretary Shirley Anne Somerville to make a statement to

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BOOKS: An enriching and engaging read, subtle and memorable in itself.

February 21, 2022 heaneymedia

MEMOIR Getting Known Gerald Dawe February 2022 A Poet in the House: Patrick Kavanagh at Priory Grove, by Elizabeth O’Toole, edited by Brian Lynch, Lilliput

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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