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Day: April 15, 2022

Russia’s flagship Black Sea vessel sinks while being towed after explosion

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

All crew evacuated following what Ukraine says was missile strike by its forces The guided missile cruiser pictured sailing through Istanbul in June 2021. Reuters

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ELECTION: LIbDems prioritise Cost of Living Rescue Package at council manifesto launch

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Launching the party’s manifesto ahead of the local government elections on 5 May, Scottish Liberal Democrats, who have candidates in Helensburgh, Lomond

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Easter services update – Don’t forget your prescriptions

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

There are some changes to medical related services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde this Easter weekend. Please see below for an overview of all

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Young people and sex: Seven tips for parents

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Prepare yourself for questions, do not panic or shut them down “Just because young people are asking these questions does not mean this is what

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DEFENCE: GLIMPSE OF FORMIDABLE FRIGATE FOR GLASGOW FALKLAND VETERANS

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

ROYAL NAVY sailors and BAE Systems apprentices recently welcomed Falkland veterans to BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyard where the first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow, is

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HEALTH: Get seen, treated and discharged in 4 hours or less at Vale Minor Injuries Unit

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Did you know, there are three dedicated Minor Injury Units (MIU) across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – including the Vale of Leven Hospital in

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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament
  • Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

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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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TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former President and Club Champion, Ronnie Jardine.Ronnie was a hugely respected member of

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DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

Katherine Sangster MSP, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, and Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by BILL HEANEY Does the number of police officers allocated to your area

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