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Day: March 7, 2025

COVID-19 Day of Reflection – Message from Health Board Chair, Dr Lesley Thomson KC

March 7, 2025 heaneymedia

By Dr Lesley Thomson KC On Sunday 9th March at 12 noon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) will join organisations across Scotland in a minute’s

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DISCRIMINATION: RACISM IS RIFE IN SCOTLAND AND IT REFUSES TO GO AWAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY SURVEY

March 7, 2025 heaneymedia

By Charlotte Morris Around one-third (35%) of people in Scotland’s Black, Asian, and visible minority ethnic communities say they have faced discrimination within the past

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Three winners from West Dunbartonshire receive Pam’s apprenticeship award

March 7, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal was “pleased” to present the winners for her third annual Apprenticeship Awards for outstanding apprenticeship work in

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TRADE UNIONS: BIG WELCOME FOR CHRISTINE AT UNISON AGM

March 7, 2025 heaneymedia

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea spoke to members last night at NHS Glasgow Clyde and CVS branch AGM.  A packed meeting and a warm UNISON

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DANGER; Only a matter of time before serious incident occurs as a result inadequate safety regime

March 7, 2025 heaneymedia

parkswatchscotland Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks Safety and the closure of the funicular at Cairn Gorm By Graham Garfoot on Mar 07, 2025

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms
  • West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open
  • Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll
  • POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report
  • Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”
  • Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

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Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms

Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms

by BILL HEANEY Businesses will get a bit more breathing space as Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms,

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West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open

West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open

West Dunbartonshire Council The new Faifley Campus is officially open. Pupils, staff, families and councillors came together to celebrate the official opening of the new

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Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll

Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll

The Rest and Be Thankful is a key road for traffic to travel in and out of Argyll by Graham Fraser, BBC Scotland News Campaigners

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POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report

POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report

October 24, 2026 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Professor Jason Leitch both played huge roles in governing our lives during the Covid 19 pandemic by

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Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”

Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”

Local leaders across England to get more money and control over investment in their communities. Plans will reduce the reliance on Whitehall, giving Mayors and

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Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

Saturday 24 Oct 2026 New money to make sure AI is harnessed for good in every community across the UK Biggest ever investment in protections

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HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

Roo’s Kitchen Don’t have plans for Halloween yet? Why not book in for our Halloween bistro night — 6 courses all for £40 per person

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West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

Pictures above: Scenes of flooding you might expect here over the weekend. by Democrat reporter An amber alert has been issued for much of Scotland

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