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Day: April 28, 2019

SAVE HELENSBURGH PIER FOR THE WAVERLEY

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

Jackie Baillie and Maurice Corry who are in the fight to save Helensburgh Pier. By Democrat reporter A petition to bring the iconic paddle steamer

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HELENSBURGH SAVOY MUSICAL GROUP

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

All adverts for community groups and campaigns and good causes go FREE in the Dumbarton Democrat. Place yours now FREE at heanmeymedia@btinternet.com

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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES RULED OUT BY POLICE AFTER SUDDEN DEATH IN KIRKTONHILL ESTATE

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

The luxury house at Helenslee Place, Kirktonhill, Dumbarton, to which police were called on Thursday afternoon. Picture by Bill Heaney By Bill Heaney Police swooped

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EUROPEAN ELECTIONS ON MAY 23

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council is urging residents to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of next month’s European Elections. On May 23, residents will be

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WILL SPITTING INCIDENT SEE BAN ON ORANGE WALKS?

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

The Pride of the Rock band taking part in an Orange Walk through Dumbarton. By Bill Heaney Will there ever be another Orange or Apprentice

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HOMES TO REPLACE OLD SCHOOL IN BELLSMYRE

April 28, 2019 heaneymedia

Plans for housing at former primary school approved by councillors An artist’s impression of the new housing development in Bellsmyre, Dumbarton. By Democrat reporter Plans

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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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