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Day: February 13, 2025

ScotRail hands £2 million contract to former private owner – claiming the deal will provide value for taxpayers

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

Scotrail awards £2m contract to firm criticised over performance Author: Billy Briggs in The Ferret ScotRail has handed a £2 million contract to its former

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Why abundance of energy hasn’t resulted in a more prosperous or fairer society

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

By Charlotte Morris A new podcast series that questions why Scotland’s abundance of energy hasn’t resulted in a more prosperous or fairer society will be

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LOCAL EVENTS:

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

Lomond Radio Thanks to the guys from Dumbarton People’s Theatre for coming into the studio tonight to talk about their new production, Witness of the Prosecution

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Young adults with learning disabilities nine times more likely to die from treatable causes

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

By Elizabeth McMeekin Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are nine times more likely to

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing
  • Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)
  • Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR: Well past time for SNP to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now facing
  • SCHOOLGIRL CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDERER DONNA MARIE BRAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

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Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing

Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing

US Analysis Press secretary and Maga true believer had a high-profile and abrasive role in Donald Trump’s administration Keith Duggan in Washington or The Irish

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Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation

Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation

The scenes after the Scottish Cup tie between the sides last season by BILL HEANEY Chris McLaughlin, BBC Scotland sports news correspondent, is reporting that

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)

Caption left to right: Bill Heaney, Amanda Graham, Euan Gear, Sid Perrie, David McBride, Provost Hendrie, Beth Culshaw, Cllr Ronnie McColl, Peter Hessett, Kate Higgins

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Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship

Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship

Glasgow Mosque and above St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund will support eligible listed places of worship across

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SCOTTISH LABOUR: Well past time for SNP to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now facing

SCOTTISH LABOUR: Well past time for SNP to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now facing

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 It is well past time for the Scottish Government to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now

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SCHOOLGIRL CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDERER DONNA MARIE BRAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

SCHOOLGIRL CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDERER DONNA MARIE BRAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

Donna Marie Brand was jailed for at least 17 years for her part in the murder by BILL HEANEY BBC Scotland is reporting that a

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Scottish aviation hits record passenger numbers, despite Middle East disruption

Scottish aviation hits record passenger numbers, despite Middle East disruption

xLatest aviation trends data shows that Scottish aviation broke passenger records in the second quarter of this year, despite widely reported disruption caused by conflict

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WHY HAVE THE POLICE TAKEN ON THE ROLE OF JOURNALISTS?

WHY HAVE THE POLICE TAKEN ON THE ROLE OF JOURNALISTS?

What are the chances of Police Scotland giving journalists their jobs back? That’s doing things such as interviewing people who have been involved in something

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