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Day: February 12, 2023

EDUCATION: Brutal council cuts mean schools could introduce a four-day week

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Proposal to reduce learning hours is major blow to working families Vale of Leven Academy, Dumbarton Academy and Our Lady and St Patrick’s Secondary plus

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DUMBARTON 2 ANNAN ATHLETIC 1

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

DUMBARTON picked up a vital three points after an eventful 2-1 win at home to in-form Annan Athletic yesterday.  Read the match report here  https://dumbartonfootballclub.com/priceless-win-for-dumbarton/…

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ENVIRONMENT: More than 60,000 instances of fly-tipping recorded in 2022

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney More than 60,000 instances of fly-tipping were recorded in Scotland last year, according to “alarming figures” obtained by the Scottish Conservatives. Responses

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Island Depopulation: Ireland’s offshore islands a footnote in state priorities

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Author: Jamie Mann in The Ferret Standing at the end of the pier on 20 October 1960, 24 islanders from four families prepared to depart

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EMPLOYMENT: SCOTTISH LABOUR CALLS TIME ON ECONOMIC FREE ZONE

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour are set to ‘call time’ on Scotland’s economics-free political debate, focusing on reforming Scotland’s skills regime to stimulate the economy.

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McArthur: Government creating misleading picture over financial support for electric vehicles

February 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP today accused the SNP government of creating a misleading picture about the financial

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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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