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Day: April 3, 2021

BEAUTY OF BONNIE BANKS AND BRAES UNDER THREAT FROM DEVELOPERS

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

Ross Priory at Gartocharn on Loch Lomondside. This is where “philanthropist” Sir Tom Hunter plans to have a leadership centre and weekend wedding venue (BOTTOM

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POLICE SCOTLAND SIGNIFICANT DRUGS SWOOP IN CLYDEBANK

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Around 9.15 am on Friday, 2 April, 2021, officers, acting under warrant, searched an address in Auchencraig Road, Faifley, Clydebank, and recovered

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SCOTTISH CUP: SONS ACQUIT THEMSELVES WELL AGAINST ABERDEEN

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Manager Jim Duffy said Dumbarton “put in an unbelievable shift” to hold out against Premier League squad Aberdeen for 80 minutes in

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PARKING: OUTRAGE AS LOMONDGATE INTRODUCES CAR PARKING CHARGES

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Local motorists have been told to look around them at Lomondgate on the Alexandria by-pass for signs warning about new parking regulations

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POLICE: Witness appeal following a fatal road crash near Oban

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Police in Argyll and Bute are appealing for information following a fatal road crash in Oban. The incident took place around 2.30pm

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BBC Scotland kicks off new series of highlights from the Scottish Women’s Premier League

April 3, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton BBC Scotland is bringing the best of the action from the Scottish Building Society Scottish Women’s Premier League with a weekly highlights

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  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain
  • ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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