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Day: September 28, 2023

SCHOOL STRIKES: VICTORY IS INEVITABLE FOR UNISON WORKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire branch of UNISON make sure Government gets the message.

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UNISON WALK OUT’S A KNOCK OUT: HUGE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR STRIKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The electorate in West Dunbartonshire stood firmly behind the workers who took part in this week’s three day strike for better pay

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World’s first ‘billion-dollar painting’ almost lost to underworld after daring heist

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Mark Saunokonok A Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece which was valued just over $100m ten years ago is now being touted as the first painting

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New Scottish galleries at the National to open this weekend

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Madonna of the Yarnwinder by Leonardo Da Vinci was stolen but has now been recovered and can be seen in the National Gallery. By Bill

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CRIME: Gran jailed after embezzling £1.5 million  to fund luxury lifestyle

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Coleen Muirhead who embezzled £1.5 million from her employers jailed for 40 months. By Democrat reporter Scotland is by the day beginning to look more

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Government sets out path to electric vehicles by 2035

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

28 September 2023 Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035 Government sets out path for all new cars to be zero emission

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Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and our service will begin outside at the War Memorial at 10.45 am for the laying of

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

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A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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