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Day: April 26, 2024

SHOP FRONTS: Grants of up to £10,000 towards improvement works

April 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Published 26 April 2024 By Lucy Ashton A scheme to improve the appearance of town centres across West Dunbartonshire is being expanded. Following a successful

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GMB have today served notice on WDC for industrial action in May

April 26, 2024 heaneymedia

GMB have today served notice on West Dunbartonshire Council for industrial action in CARE @HOME on the following days: FRIDAY 10th MAY, MONDAY 13th MAY

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FLOWERS OF SCOTLAND: Balloch Park in bloom as sunny weekend beckons

April 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Picture special by Ade Cull of Friends of Balloch Park

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SNP GOVERNMENT CRUMBLES: AMBULANCE ON STANDBY FOR WOUNDED YOUSAF

April 26, 2024 heaneymedia

Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, First Minister Humza Yousaf, Labour leader Sarwar and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. By Bill Heaney This morning Scottish Labour has

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Andrea Egan to be next UNISON general secretary
  • Lawwell cites ‘abuse and threats’ as he quits as Celtic chairman
  • VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY CHRISTMAS CEILIDH: A BRILLIANT SUCCESS
  • HOSPICE BUS MAKES A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF PATIENTS
  • AHOY SIR CHRIS! FAMILY CYCLE TRAINING COMES TO THE VALE
  • 4th year pupils from Dumbarton Academy made decorations to raise money for toys

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Andrea Egan to be next UNISON general secretary

Andrea Egan to be next UNISON general secretary

Five-year term begins in January 2026 Andrea Egan has been elected as the next general secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest union. She replaces Christina

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Lawwell cites ‘abuse and threats’ as he quits as Celtic chairman

Lawwell cites ‘abuse and threats’ as he quits as Celtic chairman

Peter Lawwell spent 18 years as chief executive and three as chairman will be replaced with interim chairman Brian Wilson. by Democrat reporter Peter Lawwell

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY CHRISTMAS CEILIDH: A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY CHRISTMAS CEILIDH: A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

VOLA PE and Sport S1–S3 Christmas Ceilidh  Our S1–S3 Christmas Ceilidh took place today and the pupils were absolutely outstanding! The energy, enthusiasm and behaviour

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HOSPICE BUS MAKES A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF PATIENTS

HOSPICE BUS MAKES A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF PATIENTS

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice A special shout out and heartfelt thank you to the fantastic team from McGill’s Buses and the wonderful pupils from

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AHOY SIR CHRIS! FAMILY CYCLE TRAINING COMES TO THE VALE

AHOY SIR CHRIS! FAMILY CYCLE TRAINING COMES TO THE VALE

Vale of Leven Trust Family Cycle Training is here! Cycling together as a family isn’t just fun and healthy it helps kids build teamwork, communication,

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4th year pupils from Dumbarton Academy made decorations to raise money for toys

4th year pupils from Dumbarton Academy made decorations to raise money for toys

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare Thank you so much to the 4th year pupils from Dumbarton Academy who made decorations to raise money to purchase vouchers

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St Peter’s pupils learn to care for children around the world

St Peter’s pupils learn to care for children around the world

by Claire Cook Pupils from St Peter’s Primary in Dumbarton have been learning to care for people around the world, thanks to a dedicated programme

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Lined with love – warm and colourful blankets gifted to vulnerable people

Lined with love – warm and colourful blankets gifted to vulnerable people

by Cameron Brooks More than 700 colourful handknitted and crocheted blankets have been gifted to vulnerable people in Glasgow. They were made by talented members

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