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Day: February 6, 2024

LOCH LOMOND GOLDMINE PLAN FAILS TO PAN OUT FINANCIALLY

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Scotgold in administration – the implications for the Cononish goldmine and Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park By Nick Kempe on February 05, 2024  The

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Levengrove parkrun is looking for pacers

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Levengrove parkrun Hi Folks. We are looking to trial having pacers at Levengrove parkrun. Lots of parkruns including Greenock and Strathclyde organise this once a

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SONS CURRY NIGHT AND STENHOUSEMUIR 1 DUMBARTON 0 REPORT

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

CURRY NIGHT FOR SPARTANS FIXTURE cinch League 2  Sons supporters can enjoy our midweek clash against Spartans in style by making the most of two

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DUMBARTON CARE HOME INVESTIGATION

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A Dumbarton care home for the elderly which was sold by the then SNP-controlled West Dunbartonshire Council for a “knockdown price” of

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Police officer numbers plummet to record low

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today urged SNP ministers to get serious over the funding challenges facing policing

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How green is the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park’s “retrofit” of its Balloch HQ?

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

February 6, 2024 Carrochan, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority HQ January 2024. By Nick Kempe Temperatures in Scotland on Sunday reached a

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  • SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE
  • Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination …
  • Birthday celebrations for Jessica following successful neuro rehab …
  • Loch Lomondside and Kilpatrick Hills wildfires have led to ‘extreme’ alert on local hills

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Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

by Elizabeth McMeekin When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Every day, police officers across Scotland step into complex and often challenging situations to help keep communities safe. Recruits are put through an intense 18-week

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SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “END SNP NEGLECT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH”, SAYS BAILLIE

by Lucy Ashton  A Scottish Labour government will give women’s health the attention it deserves, the party has said today.   Speaking ahead of the launch

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Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination …

Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination …

Children and Young People’s Commissioner hosts assembly on rights for primary-aged children. World Cup winner Rose Reilly and girls from South Morningside Primary School share

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Birthday celebrations for Jessica following successful neuro rehab …

Birthday celebrations for Jessica following successful neuro rehab …

by Lucy Ashton Dunbartonshire girl Jessica Macrae celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday, Saturday, with a fun‑filled trip to a farm park with her cousins. This

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Loch Lomondside and Kilpatrick Hills wildfires have led to ‘extreme’ alert on local hills

Loch Lomondside and Kilpatrick Hills wildfires have led to ‘extreme’ alert on local hills

by Bill Heaney Firefighters have tackled a series of weekend blazes across Scotland, with an extreme warning for wildfires in place in West Dunbartonshire, Argyll

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Hundreds of people report being victims of stalking in Scotland each year …

Hundreds of people report being victims of stalking in Scotland each year …

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland recorded 744 stalking offences between 1 April and 31 December 2025, up from 686 in the same period the year

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MasterChef’s new presenter Anna Haugh: ‘I’m really proud I come from Tallaght’

MasterChef’s new presenter Anna Haugh: ‘I’m really proud I come from Tallaght’

* Tallagh is a deprived city suburb Dublin chef’s new MasterChef role is one of the highest profile gigs in cooking reality television by Róisín

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