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Day: February 3, 2025

LEVENGROVE PARK RUN SHAKES OFF FESTIVE OVER INDULGENCE

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Keep your eyes on The Dumbarton Democrat for more pictures this week.

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MEDICINE: Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Elizabeth McMeekin A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked

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McArthur to face committee questions on assisted dying bill

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Speaking ahead of his appearance on Tuesday morning in front of the Scottish Parliament’s health committee in support of his Terminally Ill

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Findlay says UK Labour government must not break promise on defence spending

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Monday 3 February 2025 By Bill Heaney Russell Findlay has urged the UK Labour government to keep its promise on defence spending and support vital

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LABOUR MP ATTEMPTS TO FUDGE NO CASH DECISION FOR WASPI WOMEN

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Powder puff Labour politician, ex Provost and now MP for West Dunbartonshire Douglas McAllister has tried to explain away his failure to

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Celtic Connections 2025 closes on a high note

February 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Celtic Connections 2025 in partnership with Innis & Gunn has closed on a high note, marking another stand-out chapter in its storied history

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  • West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare hit the road for Kiltwalk
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  • SNP “IN DENIAL” ABOUT HOUSING EMERGENCY, MICHAEL MARRA MAINTAINS AFTER MCALLAN RADIO INTERVIEW 
  • Shooting at White House press event won’t ‘deter’ Trump from Iran war …
  • Emotional day as River City films last ever scenes after 24 years in Dumbarton …
  • LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

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West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare hit the road for Kiltwalk

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare hit the road for Kiltwalk

These Boots Are Made for Walkin’  · Nancy Sinatra · Kiltwalk weekend is here, and our fantastic team of 14 is “ready” to trek to raise funds for

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SNP’s ‘reckless’ immigration policy has made city a magnet for asylum seekers

SNP’s ‘reckless’ immigration policy has made city a magnet for asylum seekers

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have today slammed the SNP for a “reckless” rule change that has made Glasgow a magnet for asylum seekers.

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SNP “IN DENIAL” ABOUT HOUSING EMERGENCY, MICHAEL MARRA MAINTAINS AFTER MCALLAN RADIO INTERVIEW 

SNP “IN DENIAL” ABOUT HOUSING EMERGENCY, MICHAEL MARRA MAINTAINS AFTER MCALLAN RADIO INTERVIEW 

by Lucy Ashton When, after the Sunday Show, in which Màiri McAllan refused to take responsibility for the SNP’s failures on housing, Scottish Labour Finance

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Shooting at White House press event won’t ‘deter’ Trump from Iran war …

Shooting at White House press event won’t ‘deter’ Trump from Iran war …

Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks; Strait of Hormuz still largely closed US president Donald Trump was rushed from the White House Correspondents’

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Emotional day as River City films last ever scenes after 24 years in Dumbarton …

Emotional day as River City films last ever scenes after 24 years in Dumbarton …

Pauline McLean, BBC Scotland arts correspondent It was a bittersweet day in Shieldinch as the cast and crew of BBC drama River City filmed their

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LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

LABOUR LEADER SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP NHS WORKFORCE CRISIS …

Labour reveals NHS Scotland’s £635 million bill for agency nurses …  by Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has pledged to end the SNP’s “wasteful and dangerous”

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Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes paid to former Clydebank MP Tony Worthington who has died

Tributes have been paid to Tony Worthington, the former Member of Parliament for Clydebank,  The retired politician, who was elected nationally in 1987 and represented

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SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

SOPHIE SAYS SNP IS COMMITTED TO FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton The SNP is committed to protecting free prescriptions in Scotland. This policy makes a real difference for people across the

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