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Day: October 21, 2020

BLOOD ON THE WALLS AS SNP FALL OUT OVER CANDIDATE TO TAKE ON BAILLIE

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Blood on the walls … vomit on the carpet and deep feelings of resentment and dismay as Dumbarton’s SNP Constituency Association falls

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LOCAL HISTORY: RUNAWAY TRAIN ON THE WEST HIGHLAND RAILWAY.

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

Some archive pictures of the West Highland Line north of Helensburgh. By Robert Crerar An accident occurred yesterday on the West Highland Railway at Shandon,

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KIRK COMES UP WITH CASH AID FOR BEIRUT VICTIMS

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

Kirk pledges £40,000 in wake of deadly explosion in Beirut The Very Rev Dr Susan Brown pictured at her elevation to Moderator of the General

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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: EDITORIAL

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

By the Editor The National union of Journalists continues to campaign to protect and promote ethical journalism. The union recognises the inherent link between and

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JOURNALISM: Need a new writer? Send for a supersub

October 21, 2020 heaneymedia

JOURNALISM Bill Bryson and Graham Greene honed their literary talents working on sub-editing desks at The Times A Scottish newspaper office before computers came into

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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