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Day: January 16, 2025

CATTLE FEED: ANTI-FARTING PRODUCT APPROVED BY SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Bovaer plays an important role in helping us to reduce emissions from livestock production By Democrat reporter Cattle farting is not the problem it was

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Nurses are delivering care in overcrowded corridors, cupboards and even car parks

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Patients are going into cardiac arrest while in corridors, incontinent patients are left with no privacy and nurses say that patient safety is being compromised

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Caroline Glachan’s killers lose appeal against conviction

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Two cruel-hearted killers who took part in the horrific murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Caroline Glachan 30 years ago have lost their appeals

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HOSPITALS: Nurses describe scenes of chaos, patient safety and dignity being compromised due to a shortage of beds and a dangerous lack of medication and oxygen

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Royal College of Nursing Report is page after page of shocking and desperate testimony By Bill Heaney The ongoing scandal of Scotland’s failing hospitals took

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Winter heating payment of at least £100 for every pensioner household

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Households in receipt of a relevant low-income benefit will receive £200 or £300 depending on their age By Bill Heaney Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice

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LEVENGROVE PARK RUN’S FESTIVE SUCCESS DESPITE THE WEATHER

January 16, 2025 heaneymedia
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  • SNP set to back independent inquiry into party finances after Murrell scandal
  • AHOY THERE LOMOND SCHOOL’S ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE
  • ARMED FORCES DAY IN DUMBARTON ON SATURDAY
  • PONY THERAPY VISIT TO RESIDENTS AT ARGYLE CARE HOME HELENSBURGH
  • Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …
  • Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

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SNP set to back independent inquiry into party finances after Murrell scandal

SNP set to back independent inquiry into party finances after Murrell scandal

The government will back an amendment calling for an independent review of political party finances in a bid to avoid a ‘nakedly partisan process’, STV

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AHOY THERE LOMOND SCHOOL’S ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE

AHOY THERE LOMOND SCHOOL’S ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE
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ARMED FORCES DAY IN DUMBARTON ON SATURDAY

ARMED FORCES DAY IN DUMBARTON ON SATURDAY

Armed Forces Day Parade 2026 Join us this Saturday, 13 June at 1:30 pm for our annual Armed Forces Day Parade. The parade will begin

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PONY THERAPY VISIT TO RESIDENTS AT ARGYLE CARE HOME HELENSBURGH

PONY THERAPY VISIT TO RESIDENTS AT ARGYLE CARE HOME HELENSBURGH

The Argyle Care Home Therapy Pony Visit Residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful visit from therapy ponies Flicker and Wilson today. The ponies brought

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Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust It’s been a big planning week for us! Our management team has been busy shaping the future of the charity and

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Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

A biker has been treated in hospital after being involved in a crash with a police car near the Erskine Bridge. Police said the collision

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SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

West Dunbartonshire Leisure  WDC funded free Summer Activities for school pupils Saturday 27 June – Sunday 16th August • Free Juvenile Swim sessions for WDC

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COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

by Bill Heaney Councillors at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee received updates on the latest progress in delivering a high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling

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