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Day: March 3, 2024

MARIE CURIE RECEIVES PARLIAMENTRY AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR FANTASTIC SERVICE

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

This is Petra McMillan and her sister Gwen’s 13th collection for Marie Curie’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal. But it is her new dog Rosie’s first.

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MOTHER’S DAY NEXT SUNDAY: BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Let’s hear it for the ladies that help make the world go round! Book to enjoy an extra special Mother’s Day (March 10th) at the

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FOOTBALL: DUMBARTON 1 PETERHEAD 0 PICTURES BY JON LEINO

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

RUTH STRIKE EARNS THREE POINTS cinch League 2 A second-half rocket from Michael Ruth made it back-to-back wins for Dumbarton against Peterhead this afternoon. Sons

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Scottish Parliament pays tribute to RNLI on 200th anniversary

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Ahead of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)’s 200 year anniversary on 4 March 2024, Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart has lodged

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Social Security Scotland: School Age Payment

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Social Security Scotland The deadline to apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment is midnight tonight. Your child could be eligible if they were

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Scottish Labour has pledged to support a music tuition platform for young people

March 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Scottish Labour has pledged to “unlock opportunities for every child” with a new music tuition platform. The party unveiled plans to establish a National Online

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  • MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY
  • Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …
  • £2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP
  • HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE
  • Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …
  • Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

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MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY

MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY

A tribute to Brigadier Alastair Pearson, of Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire, on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Alastair Pearson was one of the longest-serving wartime members

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Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …

Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …

West Dunbartonshire Council refuse to tell The Dumbarton Democrat who is in this photograph.  05 June 2026 by Lucy Ashton Young people across West Dunbartonshire

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£2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP

£2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP

by Bill Heaney Bus passengers across Scotland are saving a fortune thanks to the £2 bus fare cap introduced in the Highlands and Islands. The

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HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE

HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE

Friday, 5th June 2026 HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince William joined Royal Navy submariners and their families this week to help mark the 125th anniversary of the

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …

Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …

The 32-year-old will join the Premier League side on July 1 once his contract at Liverpool expires by Democrat reporter Scotland captain Andy Robertson has

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Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

The National Trust for Scotland said the funds will go towards Hill House in Helensburgh. by Democrat reporter An anonymous donation of £625,000 has boosted

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QEII Hospital staff say maternity ward is ‘unsafe’ as inspectors criticise delays

QEII Hospital staff say maternity ward is ‘unsafe’ as inspectors criticise delays

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been ordered to make improvements by Susie Forrest Scotland health producer BBC Scotland Staff at Scotland’s biggest hospital described

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MINISTER ASKED TO CLEAR UP IGNORANCE AROUND SENTENCING IN COURTS

MINISTER ASKED TO CLEAR UP IGNORANCE AROUND SENTENCING IN COURTS

Justice Minister Neil Gray, Barlinnie Prison, Polmont YOI and Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr. by Bill Heaney When judges hand down a sentence in court, most

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