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Day: December 21, 2023

At least 15 people killed and 30 injured in Prague shooting

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

Thursday 21 December 2023 at 6:00pm Police road block follows mass shooting in Prague. By Lucy Ashton Prague’s police chief say an armed man that

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STORM PIA: Overturned lorry is blocking Rest and Be Thankful in both directions

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

Around 850 homes have been left without power, SSEN has said Snow and ice warnings issued for north of Scotland and Shetland ScotRail cancel all

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CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE POORHOUSE AS LABOUR COUNCIL EMBARKS ON EVEN MORE CUTS

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Spin doctors call it “savings” but it’s public service cuts by any other name. £2.3m savings have been agreed by the

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COUNCIL TRIES TO CLOSE THE BOOK ON BALLOCH LIBRARY CLOSURE DESPITE COMMUNITY PROTESTS

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

Parent-protester Cara Thom (left) who addressed councillors about the Balloch Library closure at the Open Forum session in Dumbarton. By Bill Heaney Protesters against the

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Council continues to implement cuts to ordinary people’s lives

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

Open Forum at West Dunbartonshire Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 West Dunbartonshire continues to be one of the poorest areas in Britain By James

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SNP/Greens ditch plan to appeal UK gender reform block

December 21, 2023 heaneymedia

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will instead be shelved in the event that a future UK Government lifts its veto By Rory Murphy The

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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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