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Day: April 12, 2018

Democrat special

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

The prelate who could have been Pope is buried far from cheering crowds Dumbarton-educated Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien. Special report by Bill Heaney Dumbarton-educated Cardinal

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Sons fans are game for a fight

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

Dumbarton fans determined to keep Sons alive and kicking The existing Sons’ stadium, the dream site in Renton Road, Simon Barrow (centre) and Helensburgh solicitor

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Navy News

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

Ceud mile failte for submariners returning to Scottish base at Faslane The Vanguard Class Submarine on her return to HM Naval Base Clyde; loved ones

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EIS statement on council austerity

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

Unions lash out at SNP cuts By Jim Halfpenny The Trade Union movement in West Dunbartonshire is under attack from a SNP Administration which presides

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Easter political round-up

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

Dear Democrat reader, As we were saying before we were pleasantly interrupted by the Easter Holidays, the political scene in West Dunbartonshire and South Argyll

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Loch Lomond

April 12, 2018 heaneymedia

To The Scottish Government – Stop The Sale of Loch Lomond 12K supporters PETITION UPDATE Why we feel the loch needs preserved rather than sold

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON
  • IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE
  • New list of new Social Security Scotland payment rates  …
  • Scottish Conservatives commit to inflation-busting funding to fix the NHS
  • Children’s mental health waits are just gobsmacking – LibDems
  • GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE IN LEVENGROVE PARK

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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New list of new Social Security Scotland payment rates  …

New list of new Social Security Scotland payment rates  …

Social Security Scotland will deliver 17 benefits and one-off payments this year Child Payment boosted to £40 a week for babies in Scottish budget People

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Scottish Conservatives commit to inflation-busting funding to fix the NHS

Scottish Conservatives commit to inflation-busting funding to fix the NHS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have pledged an inflation-busting funding uplift for the NHS as part of their plans to put right years of

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Children’s mental health waits are just gobsmacking – LibDems

Children’s mental health waits are just gobsmacking – LibDems

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said his party will head into May’s election pledging to deliver world-class mental

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE IN LEVENGROVE PARK

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE IN LEVENGROVE PARK

Heller Gonzalez Pena, St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Dumbarton The historic ruins of St Serf’s in Levengrove Park provided such a meaningful backdrop for our Good

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION        THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026 Election Pack PDF Version

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION        THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026      Election Pack PDF Version

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION:        THURSDAY 7th MAY 2026 This comprehensive election resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully

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HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) have announced candidates for Holyrood including for Dumbarton, Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, where well

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

Remember to register to vote Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline

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