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Day: February 15, 2024

GOALLESS DRAW AT THE ROCK BUT FANS GRUMBLE ABOUT OFF-THE-FIELD MATTERS

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

Dumbarton couldn’t find a way past Spartans on Tuesday night Sons started on the front foot, and would remain so for much of the evening,

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CAMPAIGN: Litter League returns for #SpringCleanScotland 2024

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

Challenge set for  young people to help reverse litter emergency By Lucy Ashton Young people from across Scotland are being encouraged to once again compete

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BULLYING AT THE COUNCIL: DON’T MENTION IT OR YOU TOO WILL BE BULLIED

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Bullying is a word that must never be used within the precincts of any West Dunbartonshire Council office.  If you do

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FORFAR ATHLETIC 2 DUMBARTON 2/club statement on ownership

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

  SONS HELD AT THE ROCK cinch League 2 News Dumbarton led twice but couldn’t hold on for all three points against Forfar Athletic. Michael Ruth

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RCN Scotland responds to UCAS figures showing applicants to nursing courses down by 8.3%

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton UCAS figures released today (15 February) show another decrease on the number of applicants for nursing courses beginning in autumn this year.

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Disgraced Matheson’s “scandalous” 72 missed targets as health secretary exposed

February 15, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Michael Matheson’s “scandalous” record in charge of Scotland’s NHS is fully exposed by the Scottish Conservatives today. The former SNP health secretary

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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