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Day: August 29, 2022

DOMESTIC ABUSE: The number of cases locally usually soars to new levels on Old Firm match day

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Islay McColl Pam Gosal MSP has started the process at Holyrood to create a domestic abuse register in Scotland, where West Dunbartonshire has the

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BAILLIE: BELLSMYRE ‘COMING BACK TO LIFE’ WITH REGENERATION

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

MSP Jackie Baillie joined representatives from Caledonia Housing Association and contractors CCG to view newly-developed homes at Muir Road. By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has

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HEALTH: Innovative incubators supporting people of Ukraine following NHSGGC trials

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Innovative incubators are being used to support the people of Ukraine, following successful trials in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. So far,

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Next steps agreed for Argyll and Bute’s education service

August 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Islay McColl Great “passion” exists in Argyll and Bute Council, which serves Helensburgh and Lomond, for an education service that delivers the best for

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • RENTON: Body found in house fire as police probe ‘suspicious’ death
  • FLAMINGO LAND: INVESTIGATION BY NICK KEMPE OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND
  • LOCH LOMOND: Heather about to weather a storm of criticism about the National Park
  • CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter
  • Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others
  • SNP SHAMBLES: Fraud squad ask party about expensive purchases and gifts

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RENTON: Body found in house fire as police probe ‘suspicious’ death

RENTON: Body found in house fire as police probe ‘suspicious’ death

Fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a property in Tontine Park, Renton, early on Saturday morning West Dunbartonshire: Body found in

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FLAMINGO LAND: INVESTIGATION BY NICK KEMPE OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND

FLAMINGO LAND: INVESTIGATION BY NICK KEMPE OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND

Flamingo Land’s third planning application on Loch Lomond in trouble March 26, 2023 I had hoped to cover the members debate that took place in

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LOCH LOMOND: Heather about to weather a storm of criticism about the National Park

LOCH LOMOND: Heather about to weather a storm of criticism about the National Park

Heather Reid, Convener of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority. Newly elected National Park Convener Heather Reid shares her thoughts on leading the

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CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter

CRUACHAN DRAMA: Hill walker flown to hospital by helicopter

Mountain Rescue workers were called out to a casualty on Ben Cruachan. By Democrat reporter A hillwalker was rushed to hospital by helicopter yesterday after

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Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others

Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon takes credit for success of others

By Ferret Investigative Journalists Picture by ANDREW COWAN Nicola Sturgeon faced MSPs for the final time at first ministers’ questions (FMQs) on Thursday, ahead of

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SNP SHAMBLES: Fraud squad ask party about expensive purchases and gifts

SNP SHAMBLES: Fraud squad ask party about expensive purchases and gifts

Sturgeon and Murrell have resigned as questions keep coming over ‘indyref2’ cash By Democrat reporter The Sunday Mail is reporting that SNP is being probed over

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JOURNALISM: How columnists were complicit in one of the great con jobs of modern times

JOURNALISM: How columnists were complicit in one of the great con jobs of modern times

Who says journalists never take a long, hard look at themselves in the mirror? Fintan O’Toole in The Irish Times In all the reflections this

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SNP leadership favourites will each cost the taxpayer over £1.6 billion

SNP leadership favourites will each cost the taxpayer over £1.6 billion

Splash the cash Forbes says she’ll increase childcare payments to £40, and pay £15 an hour for social care workers … By Bill Heaney Pledges

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