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Day: November 8, 2020

FOR FOXTROT: RENTON SOLDIER LADDIE IS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF STRICTLY

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JJ Chalmers opens up on wife convincing him to compete on Strictly 2020: ‘She dragged me into it’ TENSE MOMENT: JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: ROYAL NAVY REMEMBER THE FALLEN

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Commodore Donald Doull, who was accompanied by his wife Olivia, laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Navy.  Pictures by the Royal Navy, Faslane

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: LEST WE FORGET

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In memory of my father, Douglas Hay, of West Bridgend, Dumbarton, who was a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy during World War II. Three

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BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND: Monday 16 November to Saturday 21 November ( 19:00 – 20:00 )

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Book Week Scotland 2020 Monday 16 November to Saturday 21 November ( 19:00 – 20:00 ) Women enjoying a flick through the

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INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM COULD BE 40 YEARS AWAY OR MORE, SAYS JACK

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Scottish Secretary rejects new independence referendum vote ‘for a generation’ By Glenn Campbell Chief political correspondent, BBC Scotland Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said the

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BOOKS: Scots are ready to break away from the UK.

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Scotland will become independent but Nicola Sturgeon won’t last long enough to see it,  claims ex-Tory Sir Jeffrey Archer By John Dingwall of the Daily

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?
  • Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts
  • ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON
  • Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says
  • Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts
  • Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

Mary’s Meals, the Scottish charity which works out of a shed in the back garden of a house at Dalmally near Oban in Argyll, does

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