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Day: May 30, 2023

West Dunbartonshire Branch of Unison says Stop The Cuts

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

WELFARE RIGHTS & MONEY ADVICE TEAM – W4U After making inquiries UNISON has discovered that Welfare Rights and Money Advice Team since 2016 has brought

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Broomhill to groundshare Sons’ stadium at the Rock

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

By Glen Douglas Dumbarton FC confirmed today that, subject to SLFL approval, that they have reached an agreement with Broomhill to groundshare their stadium for

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Health Board reassurance over Glasgow Low Emission Zone

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a public reassurance ahead of Glasgow City Council implementing the City Centre Low Emission Zone

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ENVIRONMENT: FM’s constituency tops sewage discharge league table 

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The foul smell which once filled the air on Clydeside used to be called Shieldhall No 5 in deference to the world

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Help us to celebrate Carers Week 2023

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

  We are delighted to extend an invitation to the whole of Scotland to help us celebrate Carers Week 2023. This year we have partnered

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BAILLIE DEMANDS ACTION AS PANDEMIC CANCER ‘TIME BOMB’ TAKES ITS TOLL

May 30, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of failing to prevent a “ticking time bomb” of cancer deaths following the pandemic, as cancer

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  • Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton
  • Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says
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  • Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 
  • DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

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Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost  140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to

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Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israeli military carried out a wave of deadly strikes in Lebanon on Friday after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were cancelled U.S. President Donald Trump says

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POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.

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Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

by Democrat reporter Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in an open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital

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Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

This week in Parliament   Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony  It was announced that Their Majesties The King and Queen will join MSPs at the official

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DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

by Democrat reporter Dumbarton Health Centre is recognised as a priority within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde primary care estate, Scotland’s new Deputy First

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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

Industrial action looms in frontline care as GMB Scotland ballots members by Bill Heaney Home care workers in West Dunbartonshire will vote on strikes after

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NO ACTION SINCE GRENFELL MEANS WORK HAS CEASED ON CLADDING

NO ACTION SINCE GRENFELL MEANS WORK HAS CEASED ON CLADDING

by Bill Heaney At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP challenged John Swinney over the SNP’s miserable progress in tackling dangerous

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