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Day: July 3, 2024

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Evening all from the rookies … L Division of Police Scotland welcomed 14 probationary officers to begin their policing journey.  Pictured are the officers who

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West Dunbartonshire Council: Pipe band championships at Levengrove

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council The Scottish Pipe Band Championships is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton on July 27.  Enjoy a family fun

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Nearly 1.5 million virtual appointments in NHSGGC in years following the pandemic

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Almost 1.5 million consultations between patients and clinicians have taken place virtually in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in the last two

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Empowering women in Dumbarton West

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

Thanks to Drew, Declan and Ronan from Reasonable Force, we had our self defence skills day, kids aged 4-13 were taught how to feel confident

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GENERAL ELECTION WHO’S WHO IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Poverty is the scourge of the working classes. Along with homelessness and poorly maintained social housing stock, it is one of if

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GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

July 3, 2024 heaneymedia

🗳️ UK Parliamentary general election West Dunbartonshire constituency This election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 You will have one vote, and can choose from eight

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters
  • Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death
  • Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn
  • POLICE RAID RECOVERS FIREWORKS STASH ON EVE OF BONFIRE NIGHT
  • Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban
  • NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

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Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

50 local news providers awarded grants of up to £125,000 to support long-term sustainability and growth this Journalism Matters Week Published: 5 November 2026 The

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Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Victoria Cairns died four days after the crash in Rutherglen in November 2024 November 5, 2026 Former Dumbarton and Rangers footballer Kyle Hutton is to

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Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

A new report has outlined the scale of the financial challenges facing Scottish colleges, including West College at Clydebank. 4 November 2026 BBC Scotland News

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POLICE RAID RECOVERS FIREWORKS STASH ON EVE OF BONFIRE NIGHT

POLICE RAID RECOVERS FIREWORKS STASH ON EVE OF BONFIRE NIGHT

by BILL HEANEY Police have seized more than a quarter of a tonne of fireworks in what’s believed to be one of the largest recoveries

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Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban

Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban

Reform UK says a previous debate they led on the issue was ended “prematurely” Democrat reporter Reform UK is set to force a vote on

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NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION TO SWITCH ON THE ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Who would you love to see switching on Alexandria’s Christmas lights on Saturday 21st November?Nominations are open to children AND adults! Maybe it’s a youngster who’s

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Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland A minister who works in Scotland’s biggest jail has become the first

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GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government’s refusal to disclose the expected total cost of its plan to reduce class contact time for teachers in West

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