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Day: April 29, 2026

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Celtic Connections reveals 2027 festival programme
  • October progress on the roadworks at The Milton, near Dumbarton, which look nearly complete now
  • HELENSBURGH SAYS NO! Controversial supermarket plan for waterfront rejected
  • INVESTIGATION: WHY PLANNING APPLICATION FOR TRACK TO HONEYPOT FARM AT GARTOCHARN HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN
  • POPE LEO’S HEALTH LATEST: A reluctance to speculate among lung disease specialists
  • Monty’s Farm Park: MONTY CARDROSS TO MEET SANTA AT ARDARDAN

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Celtic Connections reveals 2027 festival programme

Celtic Connections reveals 2027 festival programme

Musicians from over 20 countries will perform at this year’s festival by Liam O’Heanai A tribute to the Beatles, a takeover of the Kelvingrove Art

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October progress on the roadworks at The Milton, near Dumbarton, which look nearly complete now

October progress on the roadworks at The Milton, near Dumbarton, which look nearly complete now

Pix by Pedro

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HELENSBURGH SAYS NO! Controversial supermarket plan for waterfront rejected

HELENSBURGH SAYS NO! Controversial supermarket plan for waterfront rejected

Locals said the new supermarket would affect the town’s character and was not needed 15 October 2026 by Bill Heaney A controversial plan to site

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INVESTIGATION: WHY PLANNING APPLICATION FOR TRACK TO HONEYPOT FARM AT GARTOCHARN HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN

INVESTIGATION: WHY PLANNING APPLICATION FOR TRACK TO HONEYPOT FARM AT GARTOCHARN HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN

parkswatchscotland by Nick Kempe An application for planning permission to the Loch Lomond Park Authority for a new access track to Honeypot Farm and Honeywagon

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POPE LEO’S HEALTH LATEST: A reluctance to speculate among lung disease specialists

POPE LEO’S HEALTH LATEST: A reluctance to speculate among lung disease specialists

by BRENDAN WALSH, Editor of The Tablet religion magazine I’ve been struck by the humility of the many medics I’ve spoken to about Pope Leo’s

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Monty’s Farm Park: MONTY CARDROSS TO MEET SANTA AT ARDARDAN

Monty’s Farm Park: MONTY CARDROSS TO MEET SANTA AT ARDARDAN

MEETING SANTA! A very special part of our Santa’s Elves Workshop is getting to meet the big man himself!  When you arrive, you’ll head into

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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park: How would you like to it developed?

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park: How would you like to it developed?

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Come along and let us know what you think about ideas submitted on how land could be used

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ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Alexandria BID The wait is finally over — Alexandria’s Post Office has officially opened. Thanks to the hard work of Sian, Chairman of Alexandria BID,

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