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Day: June 18, 2018

Campaign

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire dog owners urged to clean up after their pets Councillors Iain McLaren and Diane Docherty in Levengrove Park. By Bruce Hill Irresponsible dog

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Faslane ship departs

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Bye, bye, baby, Baby goodbye AB Calum Ballingall with his baby daughter Olivia on board HMS Shoreham. By Lucy Ashton Faslane-based Royal Navy mine hunter

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Freedom of Information

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Communication or obfuscation? The electorate deserve better from politicians and public bodies By Bill Heaney It’s the oldest trick in the communications and public relations

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Freedom of Information

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Too much secrecy exists in Scotland’s public bodies By The Ferret,  Investigative journalism bureau The Scottish Government has been condemned by its freedom of information (FoI)

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Memorial

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

Famine memorial for West of Scotland Irish unveiled at People’s Palace By Lucy Ashton A memorial to those who suffered in the Irish and Highland

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The aftermath

June 18, 2018 heaneymedia

The Mack can still be saved By Mary Lockhart Some years ago, in Rouen’s Place des Carmes, I was intrigued by the sound pattern of

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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