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Day: February 29, 2024

Helensburgh-based police chief Stephen House now being blamed for Emma Caldwell blunders

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Nicola Sturgeon and Sir Stephen House were all smiles in July 2015. By Bill Heaney and Lucy Ashton One of Scotland’s most senior police officers

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Powerful transport partnerships needed to take control of bus services

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Trains and ferries too need to be more affordable and accessible.  By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley has today called on

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ENVIRONMENT: WIND OF CHANGE NOT WELCOME IN VALE OF LEVEN

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks By Nick Kempe The Vale of Leven wind farm planning application – destroying the landscape of

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Victims who could have been protected if Emma’s killer had been properly investigated.

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Misogyny, prejudice and the failure of police to listen to women’s evidence were why Packer’s arrest was delayed, says Sarwar Yousaf urged to order judge-led

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TRIBUTE TO LESLIE BROWN: Man with a great trove of stories about the steamers

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Maid of the Loch – Loch Lomond Steamship Company We learned just the other day that Leslie Brown, who was one of the original Maid

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HEALTH SECRETARY GRAY MUST RULE OUT NHS CHARGES – BAILLIE

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has called on the Health Secretary to pledge that patients won’t be forced to pay for more NHS services after

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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