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Day: June 2, 2025

City says thank you to NHSGGC’s army of volunteers

June 2, 2025 heaneymedia

Big thank you to NHSGGC’s army of volunteers NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s army of volunteers will receive an official vote of thanks from the

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SNP GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF PRESIDING OVER AN “AFFRONT TO DEMOCRACY”

June 2, 2025 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie MSP, Pam Gosal MSP, Ross Greer MSP, and Cllr Jim Bollan, Community Party. By Bill Heaney Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has vowed to

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STARMER DECLARES ‘WARFARE’ AS WELFARE AND PUBLIC SERVICES CRY OUT FOR FUNDING

June 2, 2025 heaneymedia

UK to be ‘war-ready’ as Government to build up to 12 attack submarines Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey secretly visited nuclear-armed

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Recent Posts

  • Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
  • RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY
  • JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS
  • TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
  • New replica unveiled of Comet, the Clydebuilt ship that changed the world
  • WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

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Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

BBC News is reporting that Sir Keir Starmer has said he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide

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RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

 

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JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has shown clearly that it is out of touch with residents. Particularly on matters such as budget cuts, which

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TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

The Last Dinner Party (above) will perform on Saturday Perrie is one of the top acts lined up for this year’s TRNSMT festival Updated 19

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New replica unveiled of Comet, the Clydebuilt ship that changed the world

New replica unveiled of Comet, the Clydebuilt ship that changed the world

The new recreation of the famous ship has been installed at the same spot as the previous replica by Calum Watson BBC Scotland A full-sized

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WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

If the prelude to this very important football match was Mardi Gras, then the game itself was Ash Wednesday. Morocco scored a shock goal after

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City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that

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