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Day: August 8, 2019

WASPI – WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR PENSION?

August 8, 2019 heaneymedia
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ECO SUMMER FAIR IN WHITE CHURCH

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WORST IN SCOTLAND FOR SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT

August 8, 2019 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council slated in report from Care Commission By Democrat reporter Why are we so bad? Dumbarton and Lomond constituency MSP, Jackie Baillie, is

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MAKE IT A DATE AT DUMBUCK HOUSE HOTEL

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AUSTERITY BLIGHTS BIO DIVERSITY POLICY

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Dumbarton Public Library with trees growing out of the roof. By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council’s bio diversity policy is growing apace. Not only is

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NEW PRESIDENT OF THE SMA’ CORKS

August 8, 2019 heaneymedia

Congratulations to Robert Ryan on being appointed President of the Sma’ Corks, a local club for business persons. Robert is a well known fan of

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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

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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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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

Industrial action looms in frontline care as GMB Scotland ballots members by Bill Heaney Home care workers in West Dunbartonshire will vote on strikes after

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