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Day: April 5, 2023

BREAKING NEWS: Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released by police

April 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released after arrest and questioning by police The former SNP chief executive was arrested on Wednesday morning amid an investigation

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ENVIRONMENT: Endangered pearl mussels found in lochs for first time

April 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Freshwater pearl mussels are rare in Scotland, mainly due to illegal fishing, poor water quality and habitat damage Ian Sime/NatureScotPearl mussels: NatureScot is leading efforts

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BAILLIE WELCOMES SPT TRAVEL FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

April 5, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has welcomed more than half a million pounds of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) funding for local travel projects across

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ACCIDENTS AND GP SERVICES: Don’t Get Caught On The Hop This Easter

April 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Make Sure You Know How To Access Our Virtual A&E NHSGGC’s virtual A&E service will be operating as normal over this Easter, meaning all patients

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Former SNP chief executive, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, has been arrested

April 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Peter Murrell arrested in connection with SNP ‘missing £600k’ investigation Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is understood to have

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  • General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
  • Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club
  • AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL
  • Save The Tower Arts Centre
  • Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000
  • DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

To the Editor: Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000

Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000

Church of Scotland by Lucy Ashton The Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000 for its four project partners over the last 12

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DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

Rhu Bay Dozens of paddle-boarders gathered at Rhu Point alongside the charity Surfers Against Sewage to protest against water pollution. The demonstrators demanded greater transparency,

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BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF BOATING ACTIVITY ON THE FIRTH

BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF BOATING ACTIVITY ON THE FIRTH

Our local waters were a vibrant display of maritime activity, from the Gareloch One Designs, Helensburgh/Cove Sailing Clubs, to coastal rowers and jet-skiers on Loch

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Clean-up group have summer volunteering places for two more young people over 18

Clean-up group have summer volunteering places for two more young people over 18

Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore So many people love Dumbarton’s shores! Renton Primary couldn’t wait to learn about river biodiversity while picking the east shore. Murray

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