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Day: October 29, 2022

JOURNALISM: Ian Jack, Guardian columnist and former Granta editor, dies aged 77

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

Writer who also edited Independent on Sunday remembered as one of the best in British journalism Ian Jack pictured in Paisley in 2017. Photograph: Jeremy

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Guinness reviewer shares where to find the best (and worst) pints in the city

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

Guinness is a classic pub staple despite it’s tempermental draught pour, which leads to the all to well-known risk of ordering a pint of the

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Hallowe’en Travel Quiz: Where was ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’ filmed

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

Colin Farrell, Kerry Condon and Brendan Gleeson in The Banshees of Inisherin. Photos: Jonathan Hession By Lucy Thackray October 26 2022 Martin McDonagh’s new film

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How Féile Na Marbh or ‘Feast of the Dead’ became Halloween

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

All Hallows Eve actually began as a harvest festival, the Celtic Feast of the Dead, several millennia ago in Ireland. Here are some Halloween recipes

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LibDems call for freedom of information expansion to bolster democratic standards  

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference has today endorsed a motion to extend current freedom of information (FOI) legislation and to improve ministerial

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AUTISM: Almost half of child autism assessments taking over a year

October 29, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Almost half of children referred for autism assessments have had to wait for more than one year, it has been revealed. Of

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  • CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS
  • Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party
  • Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency
  • Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom
  • REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT
  • REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

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CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By  Bill Heaney and Phil Sim,  Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

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Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

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Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

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Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan!  Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

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REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

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HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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