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Day: September 23, 2022

Mini Budget 22: Government cancels planned increases to alcohol duty

September 23, 2022 heaneymedia

By Valeria Martinez The chancellor announced an 18-month transitional measure for wine duty. The government will scrap the planned alcohol duty increase for wine, beer

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NOTEBOOK: WHEN THE QUEEN COULD TRAVEL BY TRAIN IN SAFETY

September 23, 2022 heaneymedia

I remember the old steam trains. And the clouds of smoke and dirty black soot falling from the sky as they passed through Dumbarton East,

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BOOZE BAN: ScotRail total alcohol ban ‘out of step and out of touch’

September 23, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney ScotRail’s alcohol ban has been branded ‘out of step and out of touch’, as research shows the SNP-owned company is one of

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Radical under-funding leads to police spending £10 million on vehicle hires

September 23, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has criticised the Scottish Government for cutting police budgets, after a freedom of information

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ROYAL NAVY REMEMBERS AT FASLANE ON NOVEMBER 11

ROYAL NAVY REMEMBERS AT FASLANE ON NOVEMBER 11

It was standing room only as personnel from across Clyde gathered in St Mungo’s Church and took a moment to remember those that came before

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

Roo’s Kitchen  New menu has started Although there aren’t massive changes, it’s definitely changing up some of the summer flavours and bringing in more autumn

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls Families! BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS! Treat the kids to a musical adventure live on stage in DUMBARTON!  Join Scotland’s leading

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POLITICIANS REMEMBER THE FALLEN

POLITICIANS REMEMBER THE FALLEN
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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

Vale of Leven Academy Today saw the last of the Remembrance Visits to primaries with senior pupil leaders Claire, Mylie, Jay and Kyle at Renton,

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