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Day: June 24, 2019

CHURCH MEETING IS WHITE HOT OVER FLAMINGO LAND PLANS

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

Bonnie Banks must be saved, voters tell Sturgeon and her absent Scot Nats Politicians and public have their say at packed meeting in Balloch. Report

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FLAMINGO LAND LATEST

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

Flamingo Land’s latest plans for Loch Lomondside plus an artist’s impression of what Station Square in Balloch might look like and Gordon Gibb, millionaire boss

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ARMED FORCES MARCH THROUGH DUMBARTON

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

Armed Forces Day celebrations in West Dunbartonshire The salute was taken by Commander James Leatherby RN, Deputy Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire and Provost William Hendrie with

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ERSKINE BRIDGE

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

Fabulous new photograph of the Erskine Bridge by Dumbarton photographer Robert Beacon. PICTURE BY ROBERT BEACON

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DOWN MEMORY LANE

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

This photograph of Dumbarton Air Training Corps stirred a few memories on Facebook. Wilma Wood spotted her husband, Bonhill man, David, back row, sixth from

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DEMOCRAT EDITORIAL

June 24, 2019 heaneymedia

McColl is our very own answer to Boris He is West Dunbartonshire’s answer to Boris Johnston, part of a rare species seldom seen in the

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK
  • Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton
  • Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says
  • POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary
  • Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

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City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that

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Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost  140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to

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Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israeli military carried out a wave of deadly strikes in Lebanon on Friday after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were cancelled U.S. President Donald Trump says

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POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.

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Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

by Democrat reporter Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in an open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital

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Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

This week in Parliament   Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony  It was announced that Their Majesties The King and Queen will join MSPs at the official

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DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

by Democrat reporter Dumbarton Health Centre is recognised as a priority within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde primary care estate, Scotland’s new Deputy First

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