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Day: May 15, 2022

NOTEBOOK: CAN THE NEWLY-ELECTED LABOUR COUNCIL SAVE THE SONS?

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Now that we have a new council controlled by the Scottish Labour Party in office at West Dunbartonshire Council, what changes for

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POLICE: Missing Person Appeal – Neil Skinner 

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Police in Argyll and Bute are appealing for information to trace a 72 year old man reported missing from the Bridge of Orchy area. Neil

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HEALTH: Events mark International Nurses’ Day across Greater Glasgow and Clyde

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Staff from across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have been celebrating International Nurses’ Day with a series of events across our hospitals and

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid
  • Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league
  • BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’
  • SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK
  • Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support
  • Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

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HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

Landmark study, found approximately 1.8% of the population sought help from the NHS for the condition Long Covid: It is thought around one in 50

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Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

The incident took place after a 1-1 draw at Broadwood on Monday night Alonso: Head-butted by Rangers coach after derby draw. By Peter Cassidy on STV

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BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

BOOKS: Liz Nugent  writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

The author discusses her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond, plus her ideal presidential candidate, the wisdom of Judge Judy and the book she threw into

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SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

Stirling Albion 2 Dumbarton 2 Pictures by Jon Leino cinch League 2  DUMBARTON took what could be an important point away to Stirling Albion after

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Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

27 March, 2023 Kinship children are defined as being looked after by a relative or family friend when their own parents are unable to care

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Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Lorna Slater says she is ‘confident’ her recycling scheme will go ahead in August. By Bill Heaney Critics of the Scottish Government’s shambolic Deposit Return

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DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

Glasgow City Council  Glasgow City Council are tightening parking enforcement across the city to improve road safety and efficiency, as several changes were approved at

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NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

By Bill Heaney Updated at 6.30pm Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP and tomorrow will be confirmed as Scotland’s First Minister by

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