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Day: August 30, 2024

RELIGION: DUMBARTON-BASED PRIEST BUILT THE BASILICA AT KNOCK, COUNTY MAYO

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

Editors’ Note Sacred space Visitors to Mayo invariably speak of the weather, and never in flattering terms. Austen Ivereigh was at it in his View from Knock

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AUDREY’S IN CHARGE AS SUPPORT SERVICE EXPANDS AT VALE OF LEVEN HOSPITAL

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

By David Coyle NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Support and Information Service has collaborated with local partner organisations to provide more in-person assistance at the

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‘Pub of the Year’ is bar that serves up ‘feel good’ beer and food

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

The Glasgow hostelry taking home the prestigious title of Scotland’s Pub of the Year is … By Liam Lennox A renowned bar in the heart

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Outdoor education & a community watersports hub in Balloch alternative to Flamingo Land

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

Sunday Herald 25th August  parkswatchscotland Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks By Nick Kempe on August 28, 2024 The importance of outdoor education, the

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MSP BAILLIE SAYS NO TO FLAMINGO LAND PLAN FOR BALLOCH

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

MSP JACKIE BAILLIE SAYS NO TO FLAMINGO LAND PLAN Scottish Labour’s Deputy Leader, Jackie Baillie, has revealed that she will be objecting to Flamingo Land’s Lomond

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Scottish Conservatives commit to inflation-busting funding to fix the NHS

Scottish Conservatives commit to inflation-busting funding to fix the NHS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have pledged an inflation-busting funding uplift for the NHS as part of their plans to put right years of

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Children’s mental health waits are just gobsmacking – LibDems

Children’s mental health waits are just gobsmacking – LibDems

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said his party will head into May’s election pledging to deliver world-class mental

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE IN LEVENGROVE PARK

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE IN LEVENGROVE PARK

Heller Gonzalez Pena, St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Dumbarton The historic ruins of St Serf’s in Levengrove Park provided such a meaningful backdrop for our Good

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION        THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026 Election Pack PDF Version

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION:        THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026 This comprehensive election resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully

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HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) have announced candidates for Holyrood including for Dumbarton, Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, where well

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

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Remember to register to vote Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE

2 April 2026 Election candidates confirmed for Argyll and Bute Scottish Parliamentary Constituency The candidates seeking election to represent the Argyll and Bute Constituency in

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: SPRINGFEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: SPRINGFEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

Loch Lomond Shores  NEW DATES: Festival now set to take place on 18th and 19th April We had hoped that despite the forecasted poor weather

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