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Day: February 19, 2025

SAVE OIUR SONS: Tam Cowan hosts fundraiser to help save Dumbarton FC

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

19th February, 2025 By Glen Douglas BBC Scotland radio celebrity Tam Cowan is urging the people of Dumbarton to rally behind their football club. The

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Superdoc in scrubs: Young patient and dad write book about children’s hospital surgeon

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

19/02/2025 By Lucy Ashton They say not all heroes wear capes, but in the eyes of one eight-year-old boy, there is a paediatric surgeon who

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Health Board’s Regional Services staff praised at annual awards

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has celebrated the success of staff working in services provided to patients across the West of Scotland.

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New multi-purpose bad weather gritters designed to do pothole repairs

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

Published 19 February 2025 By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council claims to have has taken decisive action to improve the condition of the area’s roads

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Flamingo Land accused of “distortion and disinformation” in mega-resort appeal

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter It’s not just President Donald Trump who is being accused of operating from a disinformation bubble today.  Flamingo Land has been accused

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NOTEBOOK: DIRTY OLD DUMBARTON SET TO BECOME A DESERT OF DEPRIVATION …

February 19, 2025 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Updated February 19, 2025 at 15.00 Swingeing cuts to leisure services, including supervised swimming lessons, paying off staff at leisure centres

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  • 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 …
  • SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
  • COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

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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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COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

Labour MSP Carol Mochan and Social Care Minister Shirley Ann Somerville. by Bill Heaney This is Carers Week, and this year’s Carers Week report found

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Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has been asked what further measures the Scottish Government will take to tackle the rise in knife crime

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Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

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