Pride of place in the catalogue of catastrophe must go to the Labour Party which within a decade has turned itself from natural party of progressive government into an embarrassing shambles, Incapable of delivering anything for the people who need it. … More BRIAN WILSON’S COLUMN
“This election was nothing short of catastrophic for the Labour Party across the United Kingdom. We failed to have a clear position on the two biggest constitutional issues facing our communities – Brexit and Scottish independence. Clearly Jeremy Corbyn needs to resign. If our Party is to survive we need to take a long hard look at ourselves and the verdict of voters. … More CORBYN MUST GO, SAYS JACKIE BAILLIE MSP
Brendan O’Hara has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Argyll and Bute in the UK general election. He swept to victory in Cardross, Helensburgh and the Lochside on the crest of an SNP wave of results which surprised even Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland. … More BRENDAN O’HARA SWEEPS TO VICTORY IN ARGYLL
The full general election result where Martin Docherty Hughes came out on top in a night of triumph for Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP. Some pundits called it a landslide victory, but Sky TV’s panel said it was “a bloodbath”. And it was. … More GENERAL ELECTION: UK AND WEST DUNBARTON RESULT
Nobody wants to be sitting about in a hospital emergency department for longer than they need to be – especially at Christmas – so the Health Board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, is launching a campaign to highlight the benefits of visiting one of its Minor Injuries Units instead.
The Health Board is in the fortunate position of having dedicated, nurse-led Minor Injury Units at Stobhill, the New Victoria and Vale of Leven Hospitals, where 100% of patients are usually seen and treated within four hours. … More HEALTH BOARD PLEA TO USE MINOR INJURY UNITS
There was a steady stream of voters going to the polling stations, which ranged from schools to churches, casting their votes in West Dunbartonshire. In Helensburgh, which is in the Argyll and Bute constituency, it was particularly busy at the Victoria Hall in Sinclair Street. There were few if any posters on lamp posts in Dumbarton but posters for all parties were in evidence from Cardross through Helensburgh to Rhu for all the parties standing there. … More CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
If today’s General Election is going to be all about Europe, then we can take it – if we can presume anything at all these days – that the majority of voters in West Dunbartonshire will vote for the candidates who want to remain part of the EU. The number of votes cast in the … More BILL HEANEY’S ELECTION NOTEBOOK
Army Veteran John Baillie visited The Erskine Home in Bishopton to present the Veterans’ Charity with an incredible cheque for £8,001.11 after completing his One Million Metres Row challenge in September. He presented the cheque to Erskine Community Fundraising Manager Karen McAulay. … More JOHN CHEQUES IN WITH £8000 FOR ERSKINE
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has today used an eve of poll campaign stop to say that now is the time to stop Brexit and independence and build a brighter future as the country heads to the polls. Mr Rennie said: “At this election the Liberal Democrats are clear that a vote for us is a vote to stop Brexit, stop independence and build a brighter future for Scotland in the United Kingdom. … More LIBDEMS: TIME TO EXIT FROM BREXIT
Glasgow Royal Infirmary has celebrated its 225th birthday with the unveiling of a commemorative mural documenting its rich history and positive impact on healthcare. … More ROYAL INFIRMARY CELEBRATES 225th ANNIVERSARY
