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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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  • LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.
  • World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards
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CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

by Democrat reporters BBC Scotland is reporting that an anti-racism rally in Glasgow has been disrupted by a masked group following violence in the city

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad · THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON Scotland is back on the global stage for their first

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

Committees, which are formed of MSPs and look in detail at a range of issues, were agreed to in the Parliament last week. This week,

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