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Day: August 21, 2024

HOUSING: Storing mobility scooters in closes and bin stores could pose a fire hazard

August 21, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Tenants in West Dunbartonshire are being warned against storing mobility scooters in communal entrances, hallways and bin stores as they could pose

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Health board launches legal bid to have new report heard at public inquiry

August 21, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter BBC Scotland is reporting that the public inquiry into patient safety at Scotland’s biggest hospital, which takes patients from West Dunbartonshire, is

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Inquiry into baby’s death at children’s hospital will focus on source of infection

August 21, 2024 heaneymedia

Parents of Sophia Smith, just 11 days old when she died, will give evidence to inquiry into her death The Royal Hospital for Children, which

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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one … by Bill Heaney Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords,

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QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

Medical Day Unit at Queen ­Elizabeth University Hospital is hit by bed shortages The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from West Dunbartonshire. by

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

To the Editor: Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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