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Day: July 16, 2025

HEALTH COUNCIL DOESN’T KNOW CHALLENGES FACING PATIENTS IN THE VALE OF LEVEN

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking views on access to services within Alexandria to understand the challenges local people

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JUSTICE COMMITTEE SEEKS VIEWS ON NEW DOMESTIC ABUSE LAW

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Pam Gosal MSP is proposing a new law to help prevent domestic abuse in Scotland.  The Criminal Justice Committee is seeking views on the proposed

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

We said it in this column at the very outset. Starmer is a warmer.  I don’t have much to smile about this weather, but I

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STIRLING ALBION 0 DUMBARTON 1 PICTURES BY JON LEINO

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

By Glen Douglas Dumbarton squeezed a narrow 1-0 win over Stirling Albion in the Premier Sports Cup on a dreich night under the floodlights. The

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LEVENBANK DISTILLERY OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS WITH GRAND CELEBRATION

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Levenbank Distillery has proudly celebrated its official launch this weekend with a joyful celebration that marked a significant milestone in the return of whisky-making to

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12th JULY ANNUAL ORANGE PARADES TAKE PLACE IN GLASGOW

July 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Police are investigating after four people taking part in an Orange Order walk were hit with what are believed to be air weapon

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  • EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL
  • SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN
  • Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself
  • LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.
  • From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign
  • NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

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EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL

EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL

EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL Don’t miss this free upcoming event Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November in Colquhoun Square offering

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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN

MSPs Pam Gosal and Ash Regan and First Minister John Swinney. by Bill Heaney West of Scotland MSP Pam Gosal has asked First Minister John

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Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself

Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself

by Lucy Ashton A watch dealer who defrauded his victims out of more than £1 million has been jailed for just over five years. Adam

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LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.

LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.

by Lucy Ashton As he heads out to campaign, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that people in Argyll & Bute will

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From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign

From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign

by Gillian Morrison NHS 24 has launched its annual winter campaign with a powerful real-life story at its centre. Daisy Gilroy a 23-year-old teacher recounts

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NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

Come along to Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/NUJGlasgow We’ll be hearing from experienced journalists,

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SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN MEDICAL PROFESSION — ‘A common problem hiding in plain sight’

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN MEDICAL PROFESSION — ‘A common problem hiding in plain sight’

by Charlotte Morris One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) within their healthcare system. Now global target experiences and diverse approaches

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“THE CHOICE NEXT MAY IS THE PAST WITH JOHN SWINNEY OR THE FUTURE WITH ME” – SARWAR

“THE CHOICE NEXT MAY IS THE PAST WITH JOHN SWINNEY OR THE FUTURE WITH ME” – SARWAR

by Bill Heaney Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced himself as the special one for Scotland. He sees his future as First Minister and looks

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