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Day: September 19, 2021

FLOODING: Councillors approve Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention Scheme progress

September 19, 2021 heaneymedia

17 September 2021 By Lucy Ashton A project to prevent flooding in Dumbarton will be progressed following agreement on the most suitable proposal by councillors.

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JOTTINGS BY THE WAY BY THE SHANACHIE

September 19, 2021 heaneymedia

Summer Cinema Pictures by Bill Heaney Summer is not the time for cinema, of any description. Long evenings with lengthening shadows should be savoured before

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ARGYLL and Bute Council to host Education Climage Summit next month

September 19, 2021 heaneymedia

By Aileen MacLennan Schools, voluntary organisations, charities and businesses from across Argyll and Bute will come together next month to host Argyll and Bute Council’s

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HEALTH MATTERS: LABOUR WARNS OF ‘WINTER OF DISCONTENT’ IN SCOTLAND’S NHS 

September 19, 2021 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The SNP is risking a ‘winter of discontent’ in Scotland’s NHS, Scottish Labour has warned today. Despite claiming to have been planning

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SOCIAL CARE: Further progress on opening up care homes

September 19, 2021 heaneymedia

15 September Residents can now have safer contact with named visitors during a COVID-19 outbreak By Lucy Ashton New guidance will allow care home residents

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  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP
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  • Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

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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 KALE HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE 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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