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Day: November 4, 2024

AUTUMN IN BEAUTIFUL BALLOCH PARK: PICTURES BY GORDON MCGOWAN

November 4, 2024 heaneymedia

ANDREE MURPHY: Let’s enjoy the autumn that Kavanagh fell in love in October 26, 2024 CATCH THE LIGHT: Autumn brings a unique warmth, solace and

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FIREWORKS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT LEVENGROVE PARK

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West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Council Fireworks Display 2024 Tuesday 5th November from 7pm – 9pm Display commences at 7:30pm Levengrove Park, Dumbarton Hot food

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Essential cable investigations on the A898 Erskine Bridge continue

November 4, 2024 heaneymedia

November 4   Essential cable investigations on the A898 Erskine Bridge continue. These inspections are required every four years and have been extended due to

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Agony for homeless families as 2000 children forced to live in squalid B and B’s

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New figures show the explosion of the homelessness crisis across the country By Democrat reporter The homelessness crisis has seen almost 2000 children forced to live in

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UK Government austerity policies associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes

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By Elizabeth McMeekin New research published today shows that UK Government ‘austerity’ policies since 2010 are associated with striking increases in rates of preterm and

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Police backroom staff reject pay offer and warn of industrial action

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Forensic specialists, custody staff, emergency control room workers, court officers and other Unison members vote to reject offer By Democrat reporter Police Scotland civilian staff

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  • Courage of Scots soldiers marked in Battle of the Somme exhibition
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  • SNP “BROKEN PROMISES” ON NHS SHOW SCOTLAND NEEDS CHANGE, SAYS DUMBARTON LABOUR CANDIDATE
  • TORY LEADER FINDLAY PROMISES £500 TAX CUT FOR PENSIONERS
  • SNP ACCUSED OF EMBARKING ON ELECTION ‘PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN’

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Health and social care: a year of progress 2025-2026

Health and social care: a year of progress 2025-2026

This report on driving improvement and building a stronger NHS sets out the progress in Scotland’s health and social care system during 2025 to 2026

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Courage of Scots soldiers marked in Battle of the Somme exhibition

Courage of Scots soldiers marked in Battle of the Somme exhibition

Exhibition at The Highlanders’ Museum at Fort George offers an insight into the realities of trench warfare Scottish soldiers who fought in the First World

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Event by Lennox Heritage Society: DUMBARTON HIGH STREET WALK

Event by Lennox Heritage Society: DUMBARTON HIGH STREET WALK

Artizan Centre Public.  · Anyone on or off Facebook is invited to come along. Join Elspeth and Jeremy from the Lennox Heritage Society to discover the rich

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SNP “BROKEN PROMISES” ON NHS SHOW SCOTLAND NEEDS CHANGE, SAYS DUMBARTON LABOUR CANDIDATE

SNP “BROKEN PROMISES” ON NHS SHOW SCOTLAND NEEDS CHANGE, SAYS DUMBARTON LABOUR CANDIDATE

A&E waiting times and delayed discharge from hospital are just two of the issues at this election. by Democrat reporter Scottish Labour has accused the

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TORY LEADER FINDLAY PROMISES £500 TAX CUT FOR PENSIONERS

TORY LEADER FINDLAY PROMISES £500 TAX CUT FOR PENSIONERS

by Democrat reporter Russell Findlay today called on pro-Union voters to back the Scottish Conservatives on their peach ballot to prevent an SNP majority and

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SNP ACCUSED OF EMBARKING ON ELECTION ‘PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN’

SNP ACCUSED OF EMBARKING ON ELECTION ‘PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN’

 by Bill Heaney The SNP has today been accused of engaging in a Scottish Parliament election “propaganda campaign” that would “make Pravda blush”. It’s a

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Glen Sannox ferry out of action again with engines issue

Glen Sannox ferry out of action again with engines issue

MV Glen Sannox has been sailing on the Arran route since January last year BBC Scotland is reporting that CalMac’s troubled Glen Sannox ferry has

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LABOUR LEADER SARWAR CONDEMNS WORLD CUP TICKET PRICE HIKE

LABOUR LEADER SARWAR CONDEMNS WORLD CUP TICKET PRICE HIKE

Gary Innes and the team from Celtic Connections who will be supporting Scotland in the World Cup in the US. by Bill Heaney Football fans

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