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Day: October 24, 2026

West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open

October 24, 2026 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council The new Faifley Campus is officially open. Pupils, staff, families and councillors came together to celebrate the official opening of the new

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Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll

October 24, 2026 heaneymedia

The Rest and Be Thankful is a key road for traffic to travel in and out of Argyll by Graham Fraser, BBC Scotland News Campaigners

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POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report

October 24, 2026 heaneymedia

October 24, 2026 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Professor Jason Leitch both played huge roles in governing our lives during the Covid 19 pandemic by

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Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”

October 24, 2026 heaneymedia

Local leaders across England to get more money and control over investment in their communities. Plans will reduce the reliance on Whitehall, giving Mayors and

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Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

October 24, 2026 heaneymedia

Saturday 24 Oct 2026 New money to make sure AI is harnessed for good in every community across the UK Biggest ever investment in protections

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Recent Posts

  • CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS
  • Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party
  • Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency
  • Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom
  • REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT
  • REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

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CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By  Bill Heaney and Phil Sim,  Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

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Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

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Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

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Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan!  Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

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REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

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HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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