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Day: September 9, 2023

BAILLIE FRUSTRATED OVER FALSE START IN HELENSBURGH COVID VACCINATION PROGRAMME

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has spoken of her frustration that the Covid vaccination programme in Helensburgh has got off to a false start with

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Rishi Sunak accused of leaving British man to ‘rot in jail’ in India

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Jagtar Singh Johal, the Dumbarton man who has been held by the Indian authorities for six years. By Emaan Warraich & Kate Whannel BBC News

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Wilko: Clydebank branch to close next week

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Yet another blow for shoppers in West Dunbartonshire By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Clydebank is one of the 52 Wilko shops set to

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GC team raises thousands for Kidney Research – with Sir Andy Murray leading the way!

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A team from the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow has raised thousands of pounds for kidney research by going for a walk

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SPECIAL REPORT: DO SCOTLAND’S FOOTBALL FANS NEED TO BE REINED IN?

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Fans organising their own buses for games has been part of Scotland’s  culture for decades. By Bill Heaney Private coaches carrying football fans are a

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  • HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS
  • Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane
  • Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal
  • Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people
  • Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …
  • When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

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HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

by Lucy Ashton A report has found that mixed-sex wards in mental hospitals are challenging for staff and patients concerning privacy and dignity. The Scottish

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

by Lucy Ashton The local health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has held a unique public interactive event as part of Glasgow’s Climate Week.

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RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Anthony Moffat (violin) and Stephen Adam (piano) are an acclaimed musical duo performing a lunchtime classical recital at Rhu

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JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Pictures by Rhu Bay The Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre in Shandon continues to see thriving attendance levels and high levels of engagement. The facility has

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