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Day: February 7, 2024

DUMBARTON FC: BOARD’S LATEST PLEDGE TO KEEP SONS IN THE GAME IS A LOSER

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

Dame Jackie Baillie speaking up for the Sons fans to keep football alive in Dumbarton. Pictures by Jon Leino By Bill Heaney The owners of

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Kind-hearted NHSGGC staff raise £18,000 for children’s cancer charity

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Current and former NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff members have helped a charity raise £18,000 for young people affected by cancer

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A DOG’S LIFE IN DUMBARTON: Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It can be a bit of an old dog’s life these days. They say any publicity is good publicity, but I

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FASLANE: Huge £1.85bn contract awarded to maintain Royal Navy sonars

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

A Royal Navy Astute class submarine based at Faslane on the Gareloch.  February 3, 2024 The UK Defence Journal is reporting that a new contract

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SUNAK BLUNDER OVER COMMENT ON COMMENT ON TRANS RIGHTS

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice Rishi Sunak has

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MUSIC: Progressive programme shows great promise for Govan Music Festival

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

Wednesday 7th February 2024 By Bill Heaney Govan Music Festival has unveiled its forward-thinking multi-genre programme of performances for its third annual edition, set to

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Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament …

Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament …

Small Business Protections Bill introduced to Parliament to back small businesses with the toughest late payment regime in the G7 Stronger new powers for the Small Business

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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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Spring bank holiday reminder for medical emergencies

Spring bank holiday reminder for medical emergencies

Spring bank holiday reminder Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 25th May, for

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CHERRY PICKER HIRE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING PROBLEMS …

CHERRY PICKER HIRE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING PROBLEMS …

Spiderlift Hire:  Gutter and Soffits Cleaned for a lovely couple in Alexandria. If we can be of assistance with any Painting/, facias, and soffits repairs

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DOROTHY BAIN KC STANDS DOWN AS SCOTLAND’S LORD ADVOCATE

DOROTHY BAIN KC STANDS DOWN AS SCOTLAND’S LORD ADVOCATE

by Lucy Ashton Scotland’s Lord Advocate has informed the First Minister that she plans to step down from the role.Dorothy Bain KC was appointed Lord

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TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC IN HERMITAGE PARK

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC IN HERMITAGE PARK
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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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