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Day: December 11, 2024

Dumbarton town centre project is a disaster waiting to happen

December 11, 2024 heaneymedia

Published 10 December 2024 NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY West Dunbartonshire Council has described its plans to “overhaul” Dumbarton Town Centre as “ambitious”. They are not.

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Housing waits are absolutely disgraceful and should be a source of shame for SNP, says Gosal

December 11, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney There was no room at the Inn for Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Christ the Saviour was born in a stable and laid

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AHOY THERE! CHRISTMAS CHEER COMES TO CLYDE NAVAL BASE

December 11, 2024 heaneymedia

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 By Carys Williams Personnel from across HM Naval Base Clyde took part in some festive fun on Tuesday. The first event

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Record high levels of delays in leaving hospital

December 11, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter There is now  a record number of bed days due to delayed discharge from hospital, according to Scottish Labour’s Health spokesperson Jackie

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and Gets a Fiery “Sermon” in Response He Won’t Forget

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and Gets a Fiery “Sermon” in Response He Won’t Forget

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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Conservatives say ferries scandal is one of SNP’s most appalling failures

Conservatives say ferries scandal is one of SNP’s most appalling failures

by Lucy Ashton Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says the SNP’s ongoing ferries fiasco is one of their most appalling failures during their two decades

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GLEN SANNOX SPELLS STORMY WATERS FOR SNP LEADER SWINNEY

GLEN SANNOX SPELLS STORMY WATERS FOR SNP LEADER SWINNEY

by Bill Heaney John Swinney must take responsibility for the ferry fiasco, Scottish Labour has said, as new analysis reveals 20,000 cancellations have been caused

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Bumps, bangs and bruises? Get NHS-approved advice for kids this spring 

Bumps, bangs and bruises? Get NHS-approved advice for kids this spring 

by Gillian Morrison As spring is in full swing and many kids are taking advantage of the nicer weather to head outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding

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LIBDEMS ARE UP FOR THE FIGHT IN HOLYROOD ELECTION

LIBDEMS ARE UP FOR THE FIGHT IN HOLYROOD ELECTION

by Lucy Ashton Talk about fighting an election? Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today tried his hand at judo alongside former Commonwealth medallist,

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