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Day: February 5, 2019

CENSORSHIP

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

A typical editor’s office from the oscar winning movie Spotlight. On behalf of Ian Murray, Executive Director of the Society of Editors and Rachael Jolley,

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TOURISM TAX

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

All ads for community involvement and good causes go FREE in The Democrat. Join in at heaneymedia@btinternet.com

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BONNIE ARGYLL

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

Argyll and Bute’s campaign to bring job seekers and visitors to the West               Oban, one of the most

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EXHIBITION

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

Historic photographs of explorer’s epic journey to go on display in Clydebank Endurance – the sails were up in an effort by the crew to

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TOP OF THE FORM

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

Balloch Primary School inspection outcome lives up to its ‘brilliant’ motto Balloch Primary School, which has replaced Haldane and Jamestown primaries and now shares a

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Dublin could be the new Damascus for a Church in need of significant reform

February 5, 2019 heaneymedia

On the eve of the Papal Visit to Dublin, our Ireland correspondent, GREGORY DILLON, writes about how much the country has changed since the last visit by the now sainted Pope John Paul II in 1979.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER
  • School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax
  • Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match
  • Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland
  • Labour PM Andy Burnham puts communities first in shake up of government investment rules
  • Glaring capability gaps in the Faslane-based submarine fleet have left the UK vulnerable to attacks from Russia

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YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

Friday 23rd October 2026 BAE Systems apprentices who have been allowed to start their “time” on Clydeside. by BILL HEANEY Greater regional control over skills

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School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

The email was received by schools across the country, including West Dunbartonshire but the Council refuse to tell council taxpayers what the impact was here.

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Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

22 October 2026 Bottle throwing Rangers fan also received an eight-month banning order A man has been jailed for 16 months for his part in

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Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland

Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland

October 22, 2026 Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with immigration offences following two weeks of intensification action at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan Ports.

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Labour PM Andy Burnham puts communities first in shake up of government investment rules

Labour PM Andy Burnham puts communities first in shake up of government investment rules

Thursday 22 October 2026 Changes to investment rules will make fairer funding decisions for projects across the country No10 North to support all areas across

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Glaring capability gaps in the Faslane-based submarine fleet have left the UK vulnerable to attacks from Russia

Glaring capability gaps in the Faslane-based submarine fleet have left the UK vulnerable to attacks from Russia

New Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff passes under Erskine Bridge in West Dunbartonshire. New images show HMS Cardiff, one of the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type

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COVID 19: HOw the people of Scotland were failed by their public servants

COVID 19: HOw the people of Scotland were failed by their public servants

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Yesterday, I promised in my initial report on the Covid 19 Inquiry delivered by Baroness Hallett that I would deliver

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UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office

UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office

Storm Austen forecast to bring 80 mph winds to the West Coast Wednesday 21 October 2026 The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning

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