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Day: August 25, 2024

SUNDAY MAIL: Sickening pictures reveal real story of filth at £1 billion showpiece hospital

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

Investigative journalist Hannah Rodger, chief reporter at the Sunday Mail, has come up with yet another exclusive story about the long-running scandal of dirt and

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RAAC AND RUIN: Cole-Hamilton urges ministers to work with insurance companies to ensure cover

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

Cole-Hamilton urges UK and Scottish Housing ministers to work with insurance companies to ensure RAAC cover Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today urged

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PARKSWATCH: FLAMINGO LAND QUESTIONS REMAIN TO BE ANSWERED

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

The involvement of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park planners in Flamingo Land – update By Nick Kempe on Aug 24, 2024 12:12 pm Information

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Meander for Mental Health returns – and everyone’s welcome

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

Meander for Mental Health returns – and everyone’s welcome By Lucy Ashton People are being invited to head to Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow next month,

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Big turn-out on Helensburgh Pier and on Waverley as she sailed past on Sunday

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A glimmer of hope for discussions with the powers that be, after substantial crowds turned out in support championing for Helensburgh Pier

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“Eye-watering” figures reveal close to 6,000 ScotRail trains cancelled in recent months

August 25, 2024 heaneymedia

Sunday 25 August 2024 The train now standing at platform 2 at Dumbarton Central Station is going … nowhere  By Lucy Ashton Almost 6,000 trains

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  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain
  • ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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