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Day: October 8, 2025

Streamlined online housing application will make process easier …

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Citizens across West Dunbartonshire can now benefit from a streamlined process when applying for social housing. Following an agreement between the Council

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FASLANE-BASED SUBMARINE SERVICE CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH A HOOLIE AT THE HILTON…

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By David Jones Members of the Royal Navy Submarine Service celebrated in style on Saturday, 4th October when their annual awards night – dubbed The

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CHILD POVERTY: POLITICIANS STRUGGLE TO FIND ANSWERS TO ERADICATE IT

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Minister Shirley Anne Somerville, Marie McNair, both SNP, and Martin Whitfield, Labour. By Bill Heaney Issues involving children from poor backgrounds have been high on

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THE PROMISE: Care system reform lacks clarity and accountability, says Auditor General

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Plans to improve Scotland’s care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish Government

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Belfast gearing up for huge celebration as Fleadh Cheoil hÉireann comes to town

Belfast gearing up for huge celebration as Fleadh Cheoil hÉireann comes to town

By Bill Heaney Ireland’s only Unesco City of Music is preparing for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time, from August 2nd to 9th, and

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OSPREYS ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMES DUNCAN

OSPREYS ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMES DUNCAN
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Maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts,

Maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts,

Amey South West Trunk Roads Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential maintenance on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts, from Thursday,

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Easter bank holiday walk up Ben Ledi with Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Easter bank holiday walk up Ben Ledi with Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers In a change from our weekend walks, the HWDR enjoyed an Easter Bank Holiday walk up Ben Ledi (B+), and

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INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION AT TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN

INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION AT TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN

Trinity College Dublin Global Looking for a different perspective? To find out more about postgraduate study in Philosophy at Trinity, register your interest for the

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Women in Journalism Scotland

Women in Journalism Scotland

Women in Journalism Scotland WiJ Scotland is delighted to be partnering with member Jill Brown on an exciting training opportunity for journalists who may feel

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Road Smart Event – Helensburgh. We’re bringing our Road Smart team back to Helensburgh for our fourth annual road

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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