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Day: August 3, 2025

WARNING: HIGH WINDS FORECAST AS WARNINGS GO OUT TO WALKERS

August 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Friends of Levengrove With the trees in full leaf, strong winds could bring down branches or whole trees.  Please avoid the park if you can

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Findlay calls on Starmer to scrap ‘spiteful’ family farm tax ahead of Labour conference

August 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has called on Keir Starmer to scrap his “spiteful” family farm tax ahead of Labour’s Party

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SONS SEASON KICKS OFF WITH A WIN: DUMBARTON 2 CLYDE 1

August 3, 2025 heaneymedia

CATERING BY ROO PUTS ICING ON THE CAKE

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MARINE POLICE ENGAGED IN DRAMATIC ARREST IN THE FIRTH OF CLYDE OFF HELENSBURGH

August 3, 2025 heaneymedia

A man was arrested from this boat at Rhu Marina in Helensburgh. By Democrat reporter The Daily Record is reporting that a dramatic police chase

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE AT LEVENGROVE PARKRUN ON SATURDAY

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  • Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.
  • Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram
  • Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden
  • Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety
  • HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend
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Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

by Democrat reporter A former policeman has been jailed for seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences. Derek McNee, 42, committed the

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Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

02 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland officers are appealing for information after a child was struck by a firework in Glasgow. Around 6.35

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Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

by BILL HEANEY There was more football-related violence at the weekend. An investigation has been launched after officers were targeted during disorder on Curtis Avenue

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Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling on the Scottish Government to redouble its support for fire and flood safety after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde The Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend brought together serving and retired submariners, families and veterans in London to honour those who

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At McMonagles Fish & Chips, we’re proud to serve Scotland’s favourite dish from our one-of-a-kind floating restaurant boat on the Forth & Clyde Canal. Known

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Salvador Dali lithograph collection to go to auction

Salvador Dali lithograph collection to go to auction

The artworks are expected to fetch as much as £120,000 at auction. By Benjamin Russell A private art collection which includes more than 30 hand-signed

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The Pawn, Alexandria: Round up your pals, dig out the cowboy boots …

The Pawn, Alexandria: Round up your pals, dig out the cowboy boots …

The Pawn, Alexandria  SAVE THE DATE!  Leave a wee gap in the Christmas diary… we’re going country! Country Rox with Eileen & Natalie are coming

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