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Day: September 30, 2023

UNION BLASTS ‘appalling’ abuse aimed at council negotiator

September 30, 2023 heaneymedia

Statement came after Unison’s Johanna Baxter faced criticism in The National newspaper  Johanna Baxter, Unison’s local government negotiator, came in for unacceptable criticism. By Tara

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POULTRY PRECAUTIONS: MINISTER HAS ALL HER DUCKS IN A ROW

September 30, 2023 heaneymedia

Geese and ducks pictured at a local small holding. Above: Gillian Martin MSP. By Bill Heaney Christmas is just around the corner, and the Cost

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HEALTH: Renal Ward transplanted 12 kidneys in seven days

September 30, 2023 heaneymedia

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Renal Ward transplanted 12 kidneys in seven days Patients on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Renal Ward have thanked transplant

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EMPLOYMENT: ONE IN FIVE LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS ARE WITHOUT A WORKER

September 30, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton It’s a Top Ten no one wants to be in. Nearly one in five local households are workless. The Office for National

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

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POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

By Marion Scott in The Sunday Post November 8, 2026 David Kennedy, Police Federation, Pauline McNeill, Labour Justice spokesperson, and Neil Gray, Justice Secretary. The

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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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