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Day: December 10, 2023

SWEENEY: YOUNG PEOPLE BEING FAILED AS MENTAL HEALTH REJECTION REFERRAL RATE RISES

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

By Rory Murphy Children and young people are being failed by the SNP, Scottish Labour has said as rejected mental health referrals rise. Figures published

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EDUCATION: Scottish education system is ‘on the brink of collapse’

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

SNP oversee worst ever results for both maths and science, says Gillian Keegan UK Education Secretary Gillian Keegan arrives at Downing Street ahead of a

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A woman who died in a crash in Argyll has been named by police.

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Amanda McAulay died at the scene of the crash on the A83 near Tarbert, Loch Lomond. By Bill Heaney A woman who died in a

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Health Board appeal to public following surge in hospital attendances

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Think ABC before going to A&E – NHSGGC issues appeal to public following surge in hospital attendances People are being reminded to think ABC before

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CONTRACTS: Millionaire model Michelle Mone claims she has ‘done nothing wrong’ 

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Middle-aged bra model says she made an “error” by denying links to firm awarded PPE contracts worth £200 million Doug Barrowman and Michelle Mone deny

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Police Scotland have no idea how many registered sex offenders have changed gender

December 10, 2023 heaneymedia

Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell; inside Barlinnie Prison for men, and Cornton Vale Prison women’s jail, which has now been replaced with a new

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  • ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM
  • POLICE RECOVER COUNTERFEIT GOODS FROM SHOPS ACROSS WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
  • MULTIPLE CLOSURES FOR ROADWORKS ON TYYHE ERSKINE BRIDGE THIS SUMMER
  • DRYMEN SHOW: fantastic entries across all our agricultural sections
  • Martin O’Neill set to continue as Celtic boss  …
  • HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES

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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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POLICE RECOVER COUNTERFEIT GOODS FROM SHOPS ACROSS WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

POLICE RECOVER COUNTERFEIT GOODS FROM SHOPS ACROSS WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

by Bill Heaney Police and enforcement officers have swooped on local shops and seized almost 30,000 cigarettes and £thousands in cash being held illegally across

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MULTIPLE CLOSURES FOR ROADWORKS ON TYYHE ERSKINE BRIDGE THIS SUMMER

MULTIPLE CLOSURES FOR ROADWORKS ON TYYHE ERSKINE BRIDGE THIS SUMMER

by Lucy Ashton The Erskine Bridge will be closed during June to allow extensive roadworks to take place on the 50-year-old structure over the River

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DRYMEN SHOW: fantastic entries across all our agricultural sections

DRYMEN SHOW: fantastic entries across all our agricultural sections

All at Drymen Show would like to thank everyone who joined us on Saturday, 30th May, for our 196th show. The weather fared better than

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Martin O’Neill set to continue as Celtic boss  …

Martin O’Neill set to continue as Celtic boss  …

Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to a league and cup double last season Martin O’Neill is set to continue as Celtic manager after two interim spells

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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES

HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES

Rhu Bay Annual Celebration – Fun Filled Family Day At Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Football Club Rhu Road Higher, Helensburgh, G84 8YJ Tomorrow Saturday 6th

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CAB says: Thank you for your thyme

CAB says: Thank you for your thyme

It was only right that we did something special to celebrate Volunteers Week.  Thank you to everyone who came this afternoon, to our CEO Joe,

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Health Board burn centre to host international conference as national profile grows

Health Board burn centre to host international conference as national profile grows

by Lucy Ashton An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde unit has cemented its reputation as an international centre of excellence in burns care following the

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