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Day: January 24, 2021

First Minister says she doesn’t accept claims made by her predecessor Alex Salmond that she broke the ministerial code

January 24, 2021 heaneymedia

Sturgeon will ‘refute’ allegations of misleading Scottish Parliament Nicola Sturgeon says she doesn’t accept claims made by Alex Salmond. By Democrat reporter Nicola Sturgeon has

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COVID 19: Two women who climbed the Ben charged with culpable and reckless conduct

January 24, 2021 heaneymedia

Women rescued from Ben Lomond charged with Covid breach By Lucy Ashton Two women have been charged with breaching Covid 19 protocols after being rescued

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COVID 19: SIR BILLY CONNOLLY RECEIVES THE VACCINE IN FLORIDA

January 24, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Sir Billy Connolly has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The comedian’s wife Pamela Stephenson shared an image on social

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SECOND VOTE: SNP reveals 11-point ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum

January 24, 2021 heaneymedia

SNP reveals 11-point ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum By Democrat reporter The SNP has revealed a “roadmap to a referendum” on Scottish independence, setting out how

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SNOW: THE FIRST REAL SNOW OF WINTER REACHES WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE THIS MORNING

January 24, 2021 heaneymedia

The first real snow of winter fell in Dumbarton this morning. James Joyce – A few light taps upon the pane made him turn to the

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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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