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Day: June 11, 2024

NOTEBOOK: WHY LABOUR’S PROVOST SHOULDN’T WIN THE WESTMINSTER ELECTION

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by Bill Heaney There is an election taking place in West Dunbartonshire this week. I don’t know why they bother asking people to vote.

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Learner Voice Group win award at Adult Learners’ Week Awards Ceremony

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

A group of adult learners from West Dunbartonshire have again been recognised nationally for their work to raise the profile of adult learning opportunities both

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WHAT A SHAMBLES: Nightmare A82 road works halted after disruption complaints

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Spin doctors have apologised to the public after disastrously planned roadworks on the A82 at Milton  caused widespread  disruption across West Dunbartonshire.

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NICK KEMPE COLUMN: SECRECY RULES AT LOCH LOMOND AND TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

parkswatchscotland Nick Kempe’s column on Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks In the June 11, 2024 edition: The June Loch Lomond and Trossachs National

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POLITICS: Journalists likely to lock horns in fight for Tory leadership in Scotland

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

JUNE 10 2024 By Bill Heaney A newspaper report today suggests that former Sunday Mail crime reporter Russell Findlay is in contention for the Scottish

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INVESTIGATION: Alarm over 174 security breaches at Clyde nuclear bases

June 11, 2024 heaneymedia

Investigation by Rob Edwards in The Ferret Two nuclear bomb bases on the Clyde recorded 174 security breaches over five years, according to information released

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  • Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …
  • NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH
  • Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

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NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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