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Day: December 13, 2018

BAD NIGHT IN EUROPE

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

Celtic and Rangers defeated but Hoops get lucky and stay in Europe Not for the faint-hearted – Gers are out and Celtic scrape through despite

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SECRECY

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

Health Board puts annual review to bed and pulls the cover up Health Board chief executive Jane Grant, nurses under pressure and Jackie Baillie, the

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VETERANS PLEA

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

Proud yet vulnerable – MSP calls for improved access to mental health services for veterans Veterans on a day out with sailors from the Clyde

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MODERATOR’S MESSAGE

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

Christmas message from the Right Rev. Susan Brown, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Dear readers of The Democrat, For many,

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Ho Ho Ho

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

Physical Training staff bring Santa to the It’s a Knockout competition. By Kim Hardie Military and civilian staff from HMNB Clyde took part this week

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THE BURGH HALL

December 13, 2018 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by Bill Heaney This is not a real report of the Health and Social Care Partnership committee meeting in West Dunbartonshire Council’s newly refurbished

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …
  • Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …
  • SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
  • COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment
  • COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES
  • Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

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Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust It’s been a big planning week for us! Our management team has been busy shaping the future of the charity and

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Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

A biker has been treated in hospital after being involved in a crash with a police car near the Erskine Bridge. Police said the collision

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SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

West Dunbartonshire Leisure  WDC funded free Summer Activities for school pupils Saturday 27 June – Sunday 16th August • Free Juvenile Swim sessions for WDC

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COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

by Bill Heaney Councillors at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee received updates on the latest progress in delivering a high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling

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COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

Labour MSP Carol Mochan and Social Care Minister Shirley Ann Somerville. by Bill Heaney This is Carers Week, and this year’s Carers Week report found

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Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has been asked what further measures the Scottish Government will take to tackle the rise in knife crime

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Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

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SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

Jackie Baillie, John Swinney, Ross Greer and Peter Murrell – at odds over inquiry. by Bill Heaney SNP and Scottish Green MSPs have a “final

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