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Day: May 15, 2025

Council Tax rules for people who miss a single monthly payment

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

Some councils can now seize benefits and take other actions to recover the owed payments 15 May 2025 By Bill Heaney They must be really

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GREEN MSP ASKS FOR PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR TRAVELLING PEOPLE

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

The Travelling People   Song by The Dubliners I’m a freeborn man of the travelling people got no fixed abode with nomads I am numbered country

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BONNIE BANKS OF LOCH LOMOND HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO BONNIE

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

Sweeney’s Cruise Co. Loch Lomond  What’s that thing in the sky? Do you recognise it? It’s the sunshine! With temperatures set to soar for the

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NOTEBOOK BY TOM GALLACHER

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

It’s almost 30 years since they closed the Dumbarton District Council News, a newspaper paid for by the ratepayers which would print their “news” no

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NHS health board launches new digital support service for spinal injuries

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A new digital service to support people living with spinal injury has been launched by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Queen

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dangerous path of living in a society that devalues the lives of the most vulnerable

May 15, 2025 heaneymedia

By Marie McNair (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP), who came out against the Assisted Dying Bill. This is her speech to Parliament in full. Before I

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COME AND JOIN US! RENTON BOWLING CLUB HAS PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT

COME AND JOIN US! RENTON BOWLING CLUB HAS PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT

Renton Bowling Club Workplace Christmas Party Night at the Village Club.  Looking for the perfect venue for your work’s Christmas night out? Why not get

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Christmas is coming to Alexandria!

Christmas is coming to Alexandria!

Christmas is coming to Alexandria! Join us on Saturday 21st November, 12 pm–5 pm, for our Christmas Market & Light Switch-On! We’ve got festive market

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RING THEM BELLS: HELENSBURGH SANTA DASH IS BACK THIS YEAR

RING THEM BELLS: HELENSBURGH SANTA DASH IS BACK THIS YEAR

Helensburgh HEART  ANNOUNCEMENT: THE HELENSBURGH SANTA DASH IS BACK First off, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our fireworks display!

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DEFINITELY DIFFERENT: Caffeinated Escapism Bookstore at The Fountain in Alexandria

DEFINITELY DIFFERENT: Caffeinated Escapism Bookstore at The Fountain in Alexandria

Caffeinated Escapism Bookstore Calling all book lovers, fantasy addicts and people who would quite happily disappear into a bookshop and not be seen for hours!

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FISH AND CHIP SHIP CHRISTMAS MENU AND OPENING HOURS

FISH AND CHIP SHIP CHRISTMAS MENU AND OPENING HOURS
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COST OF LIVING EVENT WITH MARIE MCNAIR MSP

COST OF LIVING EVENT WITH MARIE MCNAIR MSP

Marie McNair MSP Marie McNair MSP is with Clydebank Housing Association Ltd at Centre81. I  know many are worried about the cost of living, especially

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Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Save the date for the Hermitage Academy PTA Christmas Fair on Saturday 21st November! 80 + local craft stalls, raffle, bouncy castle, entertainment, and loads

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HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL

HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL
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