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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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John Kane Funeral Directors

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MAN AND DOG OVERBOARD RESCUED IN LOCH LOMOND

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Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Loch Lomond Rescue Boat were tasked at 23:50 last night as part of a multi-agency response involving Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance

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GOLDEN JUBILEE NURSING POST

GOLDEN JUBILEE NURSING POST

NHS Golden Jubilee We are seeking a qualified or trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Advanced Practice Team. Based initially within the Interventional

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SPARROW HAWK ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE

SPARROW HAWK ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Picture by James Duncan Sparrowhawk (male): a real close encounter, only feet away from the photographer, showing off the bird’s deadly talons as he watches

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FLOWER OF SCOTLAND FLOURISHES ON HAVOC SHORE

FLOWER OF SCOTLAND FLOURISHES ON HAVOC SHORE

West Dunbartonshire Community by Nicola King Had a great local walk the other day, courtesy of Zoe, from our Friends of Havoc Meadows. A great

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Looking for something to do this summer?

Looking for something to do this summer?

Dumbarton Parish Church Looking for something to do this summer? There’s always a warm welcome at Dumbarton Parish Church. Whether you’re looking for good company,

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DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Our community policing team were out in Helensburgh alongside mounted officers and our Road Traffic officers, taking part in

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COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

by Lucy Ashton It is one thing having your grant slashed in half by £25,000, but quite another when your calls for help are ignored

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