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Day: November 4, 2024

AUTUMN IN BEAUTIFUL BALLOCH PARK: PICTURES BY GORDON MCGOWAN

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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

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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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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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