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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.

Recent Posts

  • SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates
  • Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot
  • Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  • INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK
  • HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +
  • POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

Previously: THE DEMOCRAT

SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates

SNP urged to back Scotland’s pubs instead of ‘hammering’ them with punitive rates

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have urged the SNP Government to stop punishing Scotland’s hospitality sector after businesses in England were handed a further

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Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot

Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane, but Titan left to rust and rot

Picture above by Paul Chappell A large sculpture inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous roses has been hoisted onto Glasgow’s iconic Finnieston Crane to mark

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Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Burnham prepares to become the first openly Catholic Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

by Amelie Robinson and Ryan Henson in The Tablet magazine War in Europe, an increasingly assertive China, and instability across the Middle East are combining

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INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK

INVERARY WIN IN FANTASIC CELEBRATION OF PIPING IN THE PARK

Scottish Pipe Band Champions announced at Levengrove Park, Dumbarton July 25 2026 Thousands of spectators enjoyed a showcase of traditional music in Dumbarton this weekend

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HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +

HISTORIC INN ON THE BONNIE BANKS HITS THE MARKET FOR £3.25M +

by BILL HEANEY For Sale: The 4-star ‘Inn on Loch Lomond’ located on the A82. The property features 26 en-suite bedrooms, a popular lounge bar,

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POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

by Bill Heaney Fan engagement, partnerships, and explaining the innocence of traffic cones were some of the key moments for Police Scotland officers at the

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DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

Dumbarton United Another fantastic photo has been sent in, showing several Dumbarton United age groups from around 50 years ago! Our recent story about the

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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Whether you live locally, nearby, or are visiting Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, why not join one of our friendly health walks? New walkers are

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