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JOAN MCALPINE’S REVIEW OF NICOLA STURGEON MEMOIR, FRANKLY

September 1, 2025 heaneymedia

Nicola Sturgeon launching her memoir Frank, to a point: Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir shows a politician more concerned with positioning than principle Review by Joan McAlpine

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LEENGROVE PARK RUN ATTRACTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGE GROUPS

July 6, 2025 heaneymedia
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Minister visited Skye House just months before cruelty allegations surfaced

March 19, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney What’s the point of turning out fancy limos and politicians’ bag carriers and flunkeys – and even the police – for expensive

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NOTEBOOK: LEARNING NOT MOLLY-CODDLING WOULD MAKE THEM HAPPIER CHILDREN

March 22, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Are you fed up with your local councillor? Fed up to the teeth even? According to West Dunbartonshire Council’s complaints section

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO
  • World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology
  • GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND
  • St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day
  • The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!
  • WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

Roo’s Kitchen  New menu has started Although there aren’t massive changes, it’s definitely changing up some of the summer flavours and bringing in more autumn

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls: BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS!

The McDougalls Families! BOOK TODAY FOR £15 OFF FAMILY TICKETS! Treat the kids to a musical adventure live on stage in DUMBARTON!  Join Scotland’s leading

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL REMEMBERS
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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY REMEMBERS

Vale of Leven Academy Today saw the last of the Remembrance Visits to primaries with senior pupil leaders Claire, Mylie, Jay and Kyle at Renton,

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Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Roof repairs complete at Helensburgh Leisure Centre

10 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY The major roof repair project at Helensburgh Leisure Centre has reached an important milestone, with works now officially complete

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