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Day: January 5, 2023

QUACKING KWISTMAS AT DUCK BAY NEW YEAR DOOK

January 5, 2023 heaneymedia

These hardy citizens took to the waters of Loch Lomond like ducks – despite the fact it was absolutely freezing. And they said they had

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Happy New Year from Artists for Mary’s Meals

January 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Happy New Year It’s that time again when many of us make New Year’s resolutions. If you are looking to set yourself a goal which will

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞

January 5, 2023 heaneymedia

𝐁𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;

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WEATHER: FLOODS MAKE DRYMEN A BRIDGE TOO FAR

January 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Traffic makes its way through the flooding at Drymen Bridge on the Gartocharn-Stirling road. Pictures by James Duncan By Bill Heaney Forecasters warned that heavy

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ROADS: Only one in six pothole claims compensated by cash-strapped councils

January 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Sheep Hill (top of page picture) and Dumbuck Quarry where water is washed down making driving on the A82 a nightmare. By Bill Heaney Potholes

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …
  • MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS
  • Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill
  • BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …
  • Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …
  • The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

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Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Sagrada Família finally nears completion on the centenary of Gaudí’s death …

Basílica Sagrada Família en Barcelona.  Guy Hedgecoe in Barcelona for The Irish Times For much of its history, the Sagrada Família basilica has drawn crowds

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MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

MARRA ACCUSES GILRUTH OF “KEEPING SCOTS IN THE DARK” ON SNP CUTS

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth and Labour finance spokesperson Michael Marra. by Bill Heaney The new Deputy First Minister appeared on the BBC Sunday Show

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Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

Police appeal following suspicious bin fire in Bonhill

by Democrat reporter Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising in the O’Hare area of Bonhill. The incident took place around 3.30am on

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BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

BOOKS: Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine …

Maggie O’Farrell (above) says she wanted to tell the story of Ireland just by one plot of land. Picture by Bill Heaney Words by Katie

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Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Seven Afghan men – one arrested in Dumbarton – charged over child sexual exploitation …

Norfolk Police said officers raided seven addresses, including one in Dumbarton. by Matt Precey Reporting from Norwich Magistrates’ Court Updated 1 hour ago Seven men

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The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back …

The 28th Expo Scotland Business Show is back on Thursday, 4th June at Hampden Park, Glasgow. You’re invited to come along and exhibit your business

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MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

MURRELL CASE ALREADY MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON POLICE SCOTLAND FUNDING

Peter Murrell, Pauline McLean, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Ivan McKee, and Neil Gray by Bill Heaney SNP ministers have been told they must “urgently clarify”

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Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

Lib Dem Islands MSP calls on Flynn to focus on ferries amid paddle steamer news 

by Lucy Ashton Newly elected Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Morven-May MacCallum had today called on Stephen Flynn to focus on

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