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Day: July 5, 2023

HOSPITALS “CANNOT COPE” WITH POST PANDEMIC DEMAND, WARNS BAILLIE

July 5, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Hospitals cannot afford the added pressure of a junior doctor strike, Scottish Labour has warned as a new report shows rising numbers

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BAILLIE ENJOYS CRUISE TO MARK DUMBARTON-BUILT STEAMER’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

July 5, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Dame Jackie Baillie was delighted to be invited to a cruise on board the Waverley on Friday to mark the 90th anniversary

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MODERATOR: Creative imagination explodes through diverse customs and cultures, faiths and beliefs

July 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Church of Scotland Moderator gives homily at Royal Honours of Scotland thanksgiving service 5th of July, 2023 By Cameron Brooks The Moderator of the General

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HELENSBURGH MP IN ASTONISHING ROW OVER BULLYING

July 5, 2023 heaneymedia

Angus MacNeil suspended after clash with chief whip Brendan O’Hara By Bill Heaney The SNP is in more turmoil than many people think. The party’s

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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