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Day: December 13, 2022

HUMZA MUST GO: BAILLIE SLAMS HEALTH SECRETARY AFTER ANOTHER ABYSMAL WEEK FOR THE NHS  

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie, the RAH in Paisley and Humza Yousaf, the SNP health secretary. By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour continue to call for Humza

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CHARITY: FATHER KENNY CHEQUES IN WITH CHRISTMAS JOY FOR AFRICAN CHILDREN

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

The Rev Kenny Macaulay has sent us some pictures from Child Concern Nursery and Lower Basic school in London Corner in the Gambia in Africa.

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MSP’S CONCERN OVER PEOPLE BEING SENT TO OTHER HOSPITALS WHEN VALE HAS VACANT BEDS

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

MSP Jackie Baillie on the campaign trail with Labour leader Anas Sarwar for Marie Curie Nurses and more local hospital patients to be treated at

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HEATHER THE WEATHER: New Board Convener for National Park

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

By Elaine Brewer Dr Heather Reid, a science education consultant and former weather forecaster with the Met Office and BBC Scotland, has been elected to

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Conservatives join SNP rebels who voted against the gender bill

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

Tory MSP Russell Findlay and SNP rebel Michelle Thomson. By Bill Heaney Opposition is growing to the gender change bill currently being pushed through the

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West Dunbartonshire hospitality businesses weathering the storms and strikes

December 13, 2022 heaneymedia

Local people enjoying a pre-Christmas night out on the town. By Bill Heaney and Douglas Fraser This ought to be one of the busiest weekends

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  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CAN’T CLAIM TO HAVE ‘A PRESTIGE PRESENCE’ IN 2006
  • WALKING THE DOG: Pets could be at risk if forced outdoors when it’s too cold
  • Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority

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How many sewage spills have happened in and around West Dunbartonshire?

How many sewage spills have happened in and around West Dunbartonshire?

Raw sewage and toilet paper on the shore at Arrochar after recent bad weather.  Loch Long was once a playground for working-class people from Dumbarton

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CAROLINE GLACHAN: The Girl in the Water will be shown on SKY TV on Sunday 22nd November

CAROLINE GLACHAN: The Girl in the Water will be shown on SKY TV on Sunday 22nd November

Murder Next Door: The Girl in the Water will be shown on Sunday 22nd November at 9 pm on Sky Crime.

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Committee urges clarity on planned NHS reform amid concerns over ‘scant details’

Committee urges clarity on planned NHS reform amid concerns over ‘scant details’

Health, Care and Sport Committee expresses concern about “scant details” of NHS overhaul November 13th, 2026 A Scottish Parliament committee has called for “clarity and

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CAN’T CLAIM TO HAVE ‘A PRESTIGE PRESENCE’ IN 2006

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CAN’T CLAIM TO HAVE ‘A PRESTIGE PRESENCE’ IN 2006

Why are they so posh while we’re so poor, asks Bill Heaney We have a prestige presence here — and we are determined to keep

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WALKING THE DOG: Pets could be at risk if forced outdoors when it’s too cold

WALKING THE DOG: Pets could be at risk if forced outdoors when it’s too cold

14 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Snow is forecast in West Dunbartonshire’s hills, along Loch Lomondside towards Herensburgh and the Gareloch, on the Long Crags

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Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority

Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority

by BILL HEANEY West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the strong response to its consultation on West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust (WDLT) showing facilities are widely used,

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TOURIST TAX: New visitor levy ‘could be used to address city centre safety concerns’

TOURIST TAX: New visitor levy ‘could be used to address city centre safety concerns’

New visitor levy due to come into force in January ‘will raising much needed funds for council projects,’ says SNP leader Ricky Bell November 13th,

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BRING YOUR PURSE — DAME JACKIE BAILLIE INVITES SNP STAR GOODLAD TO DUMBARTON

BRING YOUR PURSE — DAME JACKIE BAILLIE INVITES SNP STAR GOODLAD TO DUMBARTON

Dame Jackie Baillie, Hannah Mary Goodlad and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth whom she invited to invest in Dumbarton. by BILL HEANEY The SNP’s rising

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