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Day: March 31, 2021

ELECTION: SCOTTISH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS NAME THEIR CANDIDATE FOR DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

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Andy Foxall, the Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate in Dumbarton for the Scottish Parliament. Above Dumbarton from the air by Sean Davenport. By Bill Heaney The

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DEFENCE: TRAINEE SUBMARINERS ATTEND PASSING-OUT PARADE AT HM NAVAL BASE CLYDE

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HMS AMBUSH returning to HMNB Clyde on the Clyde estuary under moody summer skies and (above) Twenty-four submariner trainees passing-out parade with instructors and Commodore

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NOTEBOOK: GLOVES NEVER LOOKED LIKE COMING OFF AT THE LEADERS’ DEBATE

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NOTEBOOK by Bill Heaney Well, did you see The Great Debate? The BBC did their best with the five Scottish party leaders at the lecterns

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RELIGION: Easter message from the Church of Scotland

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By the Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland It’s been quoted frequently through the years and

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POLITICS: Cllr Caroline McAllister to stand in the West of Scotland for Alba Party

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Education convener Conaghan chosen to replace snubbed SNP defector McAllister on local council By Bill Heaney Cllr Karen Conaghan has been elevated to deputy leader

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HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

Celtic’s newly crowned Scottish Premiership Champions took time out from their Scottish Cup final preparations to pay a special visit to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital

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Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire residents are being encouraged to have their say on how the Council should prioritise spending for 2027/28, as a new

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First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

by Bill Heaney First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has appointed his new Cabinet, unveiling a streamlined team of Cabinet Secretaries to deliver on the

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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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