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Day: January 13, 2023

SCHOOLS CRISIS: Teaching union blasts ‘wasted opportunity’ as further strikes loom

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association said it has ‘no option’ but more strike action after failed talks ‘Wasted opportunity’: Teaching strikes are set to continue after

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COUNCIL VICTIMISED AND UNLAWFULLY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DISABLED EMPLOYEE: UPDATED TODAY, JAN 13, 2023

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

Picture: Former council health and safety officer Brian Gourlay walking his dogs in Dumbarton. SPECIAL REPORT by Bill Heaney Updated Friday, January 13, 2023 West

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NHS CRISIS: BAILLIE DEMANDS SNP USE VACANT WARDS AT VALE OF LEVEN HOSPITAL

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Jackie Baillie has called for unused wards at the Vale of Leven Hospital to be used to tackle the crisis in the

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT BULLETIN

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

Parliamentary business Chamber business starts with time for reflection on Tuesday at 2 pm and includes First Minister’s Questions (with British Sign Language – BSL – interpreting) at 12 noon on

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CLYDE BID FOR FIRST GREEN FREEPORTS IGNORED BY GOVERNMENTS

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Sites at Cromarty Firth and the Forth have been selected to host Scotland’s first green freeports – but Clydeside has been overlooked.

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Cardinal George Pell dies, aged 81, following hip surgery

January 13, 2023 heaneymedia

By David Estcourt and Georgina Mitchell The Vatican plans to hold a Requiem Mass to commemorate Cardinal George Pell, who died of cardiac arrest following hip replacement

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

This is the lade just downstream from the angling club. “Lade” is a Scottish word meaning a man made channel used to divert water to

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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Luisa Campbell, General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recently visited the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh to speak to members

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DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

John Kane Funeral Directors Peter Adam 2nd May 1950 – 24th October 2026 On behalf of the family, we have been asked to share details

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WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK Last night’s Family Funfair & Fireworks event at Whitecrook Park was absolutely AWESOME from start to finish!

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Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust Your community. Your ideas. Your chance to get involved. Would you like to help make a difference in the Vale of

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DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

Last chance to buy tickets. Cast and Crew are looking forward to seeing you all. 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm TONIGHT.

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