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Day: November 8, 2025

Spectacular exhibition of 15,000 poppies to mark Remembrance Day on display in village

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

by Cameron Brooks A spectacular exhibition of 15,000 poppies to mark Remembrance Day is on display in an East Renfrewshire village. A group of people

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POLICE: New recruits sign up for a job like no other

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

The latest cohort of probationary constables were issued with their warrant cards at swearing-in ceremonies across the country on Thursday, 6 November, 2025. The 165

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Celebrating Local Winners at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 was an event to remember, shining a spotlight on the dedication and excellence of health and social care

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VALE OF LEVEN HOSPITAL: Important Advice for Parents on Children’s Healthcare

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Parents want the best for their children when they’re hurt or unwell. by Lucy Ashton Healthcare professionals at the Vale of Leven Hospital are reminding

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Alexandria CC Notice Board: FIND OUT ABOUT THE LEVEN LINE

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Alexandria CC Notice Board  ·  Alan Hubner: Are you looking to find out more information about The Leven Line? We have a page on our community

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Where is Flamingo Land in the LLTNPA’s evidence report for their new Local Development Plan?

November 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Nick Kempe’s Parkswatch column  Screenshot 28th October On Monday 10th November the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA) are holding a special board

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  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP
  • DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder
  • Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech
  • Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability
  • Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  
  • ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

by Elizabeth McMeekin New research, focused on the feeding behaviour of long-finned pilot whales, has shed light on one of Scotland’s largest mass stranding events.

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Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

by Bill Heaney As the weather improves and more people spend time outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding the public to be aware of ticks and

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ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

by Bill Heaney New Scottish Government figures released today reveal that the SNP has not turned around its mismanagement of Scotland’s NHS and care system.

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SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

 23,000 PATIENTS GO PRIVATE FOR HIP AND KNEE OPTATIONS by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to end the SNP’s “creeping privatisation” of Scotland’s NHS,

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OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

Good news from The Dumbarton Democrat on the readership front. Figures show we have had a daily average of 16.5K views and 13.8K visitors over

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