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Day: September 28, 2020

PUBLIC MUST BE CONSULTED ON PLANNING ISSUES

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

The now demolished high flats in Bellsmyre, Dumbarton – a gigantic error by the council planners. By Bill Heaney Planners. Don’t you just hate planners?

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EDITORS join 120 newsrooms across the world to celebrate #WorldNewsDay

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

BY CLAIRE MEADOWS The Society of Editors has today joined more than 120 newsrooms across the world to support World News Day 2020. Spearheaded by the Canadian

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SNP BLUNDER: Major contracts awarded for delayed CalMac ferries

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Caledonian MacBrayne whose order for two ferries is sinking to the tune of £200 million. By Democrat reporter Contracts worth more than £15m have been

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NOTEBOOK: BELGIAN BUNS, A ROLL ON SQUARE SLICED, BILLY CONNOLLY AND BREXIT

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

We all have our favourite roll fillings and it would seem Sir Billy Connolly is no different, according to Deborah Anderson in the recently renamed

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POEM AND PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN LEVENGROVE IN THE AUTUMN

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Autumn Fires Robert Louis Stevenson In the other gardens      And all up the vale, From the autumn bonfires      See the smoke trail!  

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NOTEBOOK: THE TORY TRIO WHO SUPPORT BORIS JOHNSTON

September 28, 2020 heaneymedia

Conservative and Unionist Cllr Brian Walker, who represents Dumbarton on West Dunbartonshire Council, with former Rangers star striker Ally McCoist. I never thought I would

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  • Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer
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  • VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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