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Day: June 28, 2024

Argyll and Bute from Cardross through Helensburgh to Oban had most sewage dumps in 2023

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, right, has  called for the sewage network to be upgraded and for a blue flag system

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CARRY ON NURSING: Celebrating 50 years of nursing and no signs of slowing down

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

Celebrating 50 years of nursing and no signs of slowing down Anyone who has had surgery under anaesthetic vaguely – and in many cases vividly

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HMNB CLYDE STAFF BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

Friday, 28 June 2024 By Kim Hardie HM Naval Base Clyde Field Gun Crew put on a show for Base staff, families, and friends when

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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE HEALTH BOARD

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

Report from June meeting of the NHSGGC Board The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde met on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. The full set

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LAND: Conservation estate on banks of Loch Lomond goes on sale for £4 million

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

1,200 hectare Cashel Estate on the east bank of Loch Lomond with ancient woodland has come onto the market Cashel Estate: The site on the

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THE TABLET: Voters are not daft enough to swallow the line that taxes and hospital waiting lists can both be cut

June 28, 2024 heaneymedia

 In this week’s Tablet magazine, available in newsagents’ and some churches. No-one minds a bit of a row and of course the party leaders must

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact
  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

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Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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