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Day: December 12, 2021

DRAMA AS POET STEPHEN TALKS DESPERATE YOUNG MAN DOWN FROM THE BRIDGE

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By Bill Heaney Dumbarton poet Stephen Watt was involved in a dramatic incident at the Old Bridge across the River Leven this morning when he

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RELIGION: Pope Francis says EU guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’ was an anachronism

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Pope Francis speaks during an in-flight press conference on the journey from Athens. Top picture is of Pope Francis meeting the Very Rev John Chalmers,

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JOURNALISM: WiJ Scotland’s 2022 mentoring scheme opens with all-star line-up

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Laura Kuenssberg; Chitra Ramaswamy; Catherine Salmond; Eve Livingston; Elaine Livingstone; Kathryn Samson; Nicki McCourt and Jan Patience Last year, Women in Journalism Scotland launched its

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DEMOCRAT NEWS IN BRIEF

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HM the Queen and Council officer Victoria Rodgers, who announced the holiday. By Lucy Ashton Schools in West Dunbartonshire and Council staff will be given

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CHARITY: Mary’s Meals founder warns against acceptance of hunger

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By Corrie Young Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder and Global CEO of Mary’s Meals, has warned against the ‘acceptance of hunger’ at this year’s St Andrew’s Foundation

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

This is the lade just downstream from the angling club. “Lade” is a Scottish word meaning a man made channel used to divert water to

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