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Day: August 9, 2026

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO GIVE YOUR VIEW

August 9, 2026 heaneymedia

The prime stretch of Helensburgh’s waterfront is under threat. If you don’t want to see a supermarket there, cast your vote now. The public consultation

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£170 million bill to fix SNP hospital hit by killer infections and poor construction scandal

August 9, 2026 heaneymedia

by HANNAH RODGER Vital repairs to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which has been hit by mystery infections and a patient deaths scandal-hit flagship hospital

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Scottish Labour leadership contest is most important moment in party’s history, says Monica Lennon

August 9, 2026 heaneymedia

‘My party has lost its soul, but this is the chance to rebuild,’ Monica Lennon tells Daily Record  by Democrat reporter Scottish Labour leadership hopeful

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Sale of vapes and cigarettes to young people could be banned in Irish Republic

August 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Irish Government considering a ban for anyone born after a certain date The Irish Government is considering a ban on the sale of tobacco and nicotine-inhaling

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Italians remember the 446 victims of the Arandora Star tragedy

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Needle and Anchor Hello Rosneath, we’re Nabe & Vithu ! My wife Vithu and I are delighted to be opening The Clachan Shop, bringing Scottish

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Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during ‘successful’ surgery

Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during ‘successful’ surgery

Tuesday 13 October 2026 Pope Leo arrived at Gemelli Hospital earlier on Tuesday. by BILL HEANEY The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer.

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MAKE WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE GREAT AGAIN: IF THE COUNCIL WON’T DO IT, THEN THESE GOOD PEOPLE WILL

MAKE WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE GREAT AGAIN: IF THE COUNCIL WON’T DO IT, THEN THESE GOOD PEOPLE WILL
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ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND HOSPICE WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND HOSPICE WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

This #HospiceCareWeek, our latest blog looks at what Care Opinion means to the team at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, and how they’ve made it

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VALE OF LEVEN TRUST: MEET THE TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN TRUST: MEET THE TEAM

Vale of Leven Trust Meet Our Team: Patricia Connelly Position: Treasurer Previously: Chartered Accountant and Tax Lecturer Hobbies: I have a passport, a sense of

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Italians remember the 446 victims of the Arandora Star tragedy

Italians remember the 446 victims of the Arandora Star tragedy

ItalianScotland Glasgow played host to a historic ceremony to mark Italy’s first day of National Remembrance for the 446 Italians who perished in the Arandora

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NEW HIGH STREET/QUAY STREET LIBRARY TO OPEN ON NOVEMBER 16 OLD ONE WILL CLOSE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER

NEW HIGH STREET/QUAY STREET LIBRARY TO OPEN ON NOVEMBER 16 OLD ONE WILL CLOSE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER

West Dunbartonshire Libraries Dumbarton Library is moving! The council spin doctors say they can’t wait to show you the new-look library and museum in Glencairn

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Cardross Station has been shortlisted for the World Cup of Stations

Cardross Station has been shortlisted for the World Cup of Stations

Jackie Baillie The picturesque Cardross Station has been shortlisted for the World Cup of Stations. Vote at the link below to give us the best chance

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