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Day: December 20, 2023

Newspaper to sue Michelle Mone after legal ‘threats’ over PPE links

December 20, 2023 heaneymedia

Middle-aged bra model Michelle Mone is now a member of the House of Lords. By Lucy Ashton The New European newspaper is planning to sue

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Ticket torment for travellers: ScotRail fares will increase by 8.7%.

December 20, 2023 heaneymedia

ScotRail train fares increase by nearly 9% Transport Scotland confirmed the fares increase it will put in place for 2024 By Lucy Ashton Trains fares

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WATER COMMISSION SPENDING REPORT STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN

December 20, 2023 heaneymedia

20 December 2023 By Bill Heaney Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The

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The Vale of Leven wind farm public meeting planned

December 20, 2023 heaneymedia

  The Vale of Leven wind farm By Nick Kempe on Dec 20, 2023 10:53 am Duncryne viewed from the land east of Garadhban forest

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Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding is warm, cozy and comes with a kick

December 20, 2023 heaneymedia

FEW foodstuffs pretty much go with anything. And when I say anything, I mean *anything*. Add butter to whatever you like and it gets tastier.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • 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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