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Day: September 25, 2022

CELEBRATION: Dumbarton to celebrate 800 years as Royal Burgh

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire’s Labour-controlled council leader Martin Rooney. By Lucy Ashton Dumbarton is gearing up to celebrate its 800th year as a Royal Burgh with a

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Starmer confirms Labour could keep basic rate income tax cut to 19%, but reinstate 45% top rate

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Starmer more comfortable than last year but still faces Labour tensions Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Liverpool a

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GMB members accept new pay deal after council strikes

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Bin strikes were halted last month following a fresh pay offer. Members of the GMB union have voted to accept a new pay deal following

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LIB DEMS: Police officers in schools threaten to criminalise children   

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP, right,  has today criticised the Scottish Government for failing to ensure that the Pupil

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FATAL CRASH: Appeal following fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road, near Ardgartan. Around 6.05pm on

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£884m Government loan scheme expanded to help thousands of Scottish entrepreneurs

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Start Up Loans programme has supported more than 6,200 Scottish businesses with loans worth £54 million Start Up Loans of up to £25,000 now available

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  • Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre
  • CHILD SAFETY: Children can’t protect themselves, and they need our help to stay safe
  • St Margaret of Scotland Hospice: OUR CHRISTMAS BUS IS BACK FOR 2026
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER MARRA SAYS UK SHOULD REJOIN THE EU 
  • Comedian revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations
  • Official West Highland Way Week of Action

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Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

10 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY The major roof repair project at Helensburgh Leisure Centre has reached an important milestone, with works now officially complete

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CHILD SAFETY: Children can’t protect themselves, and they need our help to stay safe

CHILD SAFETY: Children can’t protect themselves, and they need our help to stay safe

Responding to recent media stories, Mary Glasgow, pictured right, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, said: If recent news coverage has left

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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice: OUR CHRISTMAS BUS IS BACK FOR 2026

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice: OUR CHRISTMAS BUS IS BACK FOR 2026

Our Christmas Bus is back for 2026 We’re delighted to be teaming up once again with McGill’s Buses for our much-loved Christmas Bus, and we’d

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SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER MARRA SAYS UK SHOULD REJOIN THE EU 

SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER MARRA SAYS UK SHOULD REJOIN THE EU 

by BILL HEANEY The UK should rejoin the European Union, Michael Marra said today.  At a keynote speech in Edinburgh University the Scottish Labour leader

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Comedian revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations

Comedian revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations

Lawyers for the comedian and acclaimed children’s author had sought an injunction to prevent publication of allegations by Holly Evans Tuesday 10 November 2026 David

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Official West Highland Way Week of Action

Official West Highland Way Week of Action

Last month, for the second year running, we delivered another Official West Highland Way Week of Action – a multi-team effort that delivers much-needed maintenance

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CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: Candlelight Christmas Eve concert in Luss Parish Church, Loch Lomond

CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: Candlelight Christmas Eve concert in Luss Parish Church, Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Arms A candlelight c 7 pm – 9 pm. The Tessera Quartet plays Christmas classics and music from The Holiday and Love Actually.

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LABOUR PARTY: Guarantee £350 energy bill support for the poorest Scots

LABOUR PARTY: Guarantee £350 energy bill support for the poorest Scots

by BILL HEANEY Hundreds of thousands of the poorest Scots would get extra support for energy bills this winter under plans published today by Scottish

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