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Day: December 16, 2021

Cash is coming but people who get vaccinated today are not immediately protected

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Douglas Ross, Nicola Sturgeon, Boris Johnston and Rishi Sunak. By Bill Heaney Scotland’s vaccination scheme has already delivered a booster to more than half of

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STAY HOME: Sturgeon profoundly concerned by the scale and immediacy of the challenge that omicron poses

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By FIRST MINISTER NICOLA STURGEON Yesterday, 5,951 cases were reported, and 45.4 per cent of cases now show the S-gene dropout that is indicative of

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Legitimate news is often taken down by algorithms that have mistaken it for misinformation or abuse

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Justice secretary calls for a new British Bill of Rights  Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has announced a three-month consultation period on a new British Bill

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FASLANE SAILOR CARRIES WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (CHAMPIONSHIPS) ON HIS SHOULDERS

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A ROYAL NAVY powerlifter based at HM Naval Base Clyde has represented Great Britain at the world powerlifting championships in Lithuania. Petty

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HEALTH MATTERS: New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion. By Lucy Ashton The new Clydebank Health and Care Centre took one step closer

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LIFE RETURNS TO THE OLD DISTILLERY SITE ON DUMBARTON RIVERSIDE

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Published 15 December 2021 Council tenant praises new waterfront home as development is completed Published 15 December 2021 By Lucy Ashton A local woman who

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  • People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.
  • Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …
  • HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL
  • Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28
  • First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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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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