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Day: January 1, 2023

A Balloch JP, footballers, fund-raisers and artists among those in New Year Honours list

January 1, 2023 heaneymedia

 King Charles: The new monarch has issued his first New Year’s Honours list. By Lucy Ashton A Dumbarton Justice of the Peace, footballers and a

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COUNCIL HOUSING: Rent setting consultation for 2023/24

January 1, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton The headline says it all – Your rent –Your say But that could be confusing since although tenants may well have a

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HEALTH: One in six resort to “DIY Doctor” after failing to secure face-to-face GP appointment

January 1, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Liberal Democrats have today revealed polling data showing that people are turning to self-prescribing medication. And that they are carrying out medical

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MSP says rape case reveals “huge gaps” in university sexual assault guidelines

January 1, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Pam Gosal MSP has written to the SNP Government to raise concerns over “huge gaps” in sexual assault policies at Scottish universities

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PRISONS: Drug use has soared by 1,100% on Nicola Sturgeon’s watch

January 1, 2023 heaneymedia

Tory spokesman Russell Findlay, Drugs minister Angela Constance and the prison drugs scene. By Bill Heaney The number of prisoners caught with drugs in Scotland’s

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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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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS
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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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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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