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Day: November 12, 2023

DUNBARTONSHIRE’S FALLEN REMEMBERED AT LEVENGROVE CENOTAPH

November 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Democrat picture special by BILL HEANEY

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Local NHS board named in hospital corporate homicide probe

November 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Milly Main died after contracting an infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus. Her mother, Kimberley Darroch,  is pictured here with Labour leader Anas

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LOUSY LABOUR SLAMS DOOR IN FACE OF BALLOCH PROTESTERS (updated)

November 12, 2023 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Sleekit. The Labour Group on West Dunbartonshire Council can only be described as such after their decision last night to carry

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HEALTH: Over half of Scotland’s hospitals have not been inspected in the past five years

November 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton More than half of Scotland’s hospitals have not been inspected in the past five years, according to “gravely concerning” new figures. Healthcare

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NAVAL BASE PERSONNEL GATHER FOR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

November 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter MILITARY and civilian personnel at HMNB Clyde came together this week and paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Over

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  • Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise
  • Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …
  • NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH
  • Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

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NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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