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Day: January 3, 2024

SO THAT WAS CHRISTMAS: SCROOGE HADN’T A LOOK IN: GOLDEN BALLS IN STATION ROAD

January 3, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Ho Ho Ho Hold the front page. Christmas is no laughing matter in West Dunbartonshire. Not if you would like to

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CALL OF THE HILLS IS ATTRACTING MORE AND MORE MOUNTAINEERS

January 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Matt Smith is Police Scotland’s national lead for mountain rescue By Bill Heaney There are few of us who at the first fall of snow

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Almost two years on and still 300,000 missing out on free bus travel

January 3, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney There used to be a bus every ten minutes at the terminus in Brucehill serving Alexandria Cross, Silverton, Bellsmyre, Barloan, you name

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EDUCATION: 11,000 teachers and support staff on temporary contracts

January 3, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Around 11,000 teachers and school staff are stuck on temporary contracts, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives. Responses to Freedom

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CAFOD: Big Lent Walk challenge to walk 200km over 40 days

January 3, 2024 heaneymedia

We’re excited to invite you to take part in CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk, our challenge to walk 200km over 40 days to help people overcome

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  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
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  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain
  • ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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