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Day: December 9, 2022

ROADS: Four new gritters take to the streets this winter

December 9, 2022 heaneymedia

Labour councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride inspect the new gritters. By Lucy Ashton Four new gritters are hitting the streets in West Dunbartonshire this

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ENTERTAINMENT: Matilda magic at the Royal Hospital for Children

December 9, 2022 heaneymedia

Caragh and her mum Marie and (below) Max with his mum Nicola. By Lucy Ashton Patients at the Royal Hospital for Children were given a

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Royal Mail: Last posting dates for Christmas as CWU strikes change deadline

December 9, 2022 heaneymedia

Royal Mail has warned customers its last Christmas posting dates will be earlier than usual By Claire Schofield Royal Mail is urging people to post parcels and cards

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BOOKS: HOLY WATERS BY TOM MORTON

December 9, 2022 heaneymedia

Tom Morton’s NEW BOOK … Tom Morton commented. “A gentlemanly measure of quality reading is surely guaranteed.” Thanks to Ryan at The Shetland Times. Last

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

Malcolm Offord under investigation by Scottish charity regulator

by Bill Heaney Reports are emerging that Loch Lomondside landowner Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust to which

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WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

WHITE BOARD JUNGLE: ‘I’ve had my nose broken twice,’ SAYS TEACHER

EIS union leader Andrea Bradley (above) said much of the violence was down to the diverse range of needs of children not being met by

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