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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.

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Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP ‘objectives’

Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP ‘objectives’

by Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland More than £660,000 raised by the SNP for an independence referendum campaign has been used on the

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IT’S TIME JOURNALISTS PUT SPIN DOCTORS IN THEIR PLACE

IT’S TIME JOURNALISTS PUT SPIN DOCTORS IN THEIR PLACE

Former Dumbarton-based reporter Eric Wishart discusses the mistreatment of journalists. by Democrat reporter The importance of solidarity among journalists was a key theme in the

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PRINCE WILLIAM TOURS FASLANE AND MEETS MILITARY FAMILIES IN HELENSBURGH

PRINCE WILLIAM TOURS FASLANE AND MEETS MILITARY FAMILIES IN HELENSBURGH

Rhu Bay The Prince of Wales visited HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane and met the military community at Helensburgh yesterday afternoon. Travelling under his

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Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament …

Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament …

When West Dunbartonshire Council imposed the budget cuts they were required to make on the instructions of the SNP government, did they realise they were

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High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

Pupils from three local schools have collaborated with a comic author to create a graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War

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Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

NHS Golden Jubilee Our volunteers had the opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience the NHS Scotland Academy as part of #VolunteersWeek. From exploring

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SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

Hermitage House, operated by Morar Living, is a purpose-built, 64-bed luxury care home located on Sinclair Street in Helensburgh. With the upper-floor balconies showcasing stunning

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LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE … Further delays have hit the reopening of Helensburgh’s £23m leisure centre following the discovery of severe dampness inside the

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