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Day: September 25, 2022

CELEBRATION: Dumbarton to celebrate 800 years as Royal Burgh

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire’s Labour-controlled council leader Martin Rooney. By Lucy Ashton Dumbarton is gearing up to celebrate its 800th year as a Royal Burgh with a

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Starmer confirms Labour could keep basic rate income tax cut to 19%, but reinstate 45% top rate

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Starmer more comfortable than last year but still faces Labour tensions Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Liverpool a

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GMB members accept new pay deal after council strikes

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Bin strikes were halted last month following a fresh pay offer. Members of the GMB union have voted to accept a new pay deal following

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LIB DEMS: Police officers in schools threaten to criminalise children   

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP, right,  has today criticised the Scottish Government for failing to ensure that the Pupil

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FATAL CRASH: Appeal following fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road, near Ardgartan. Around 6.05pm on

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£884m Government loan scheme expanded to help thousands of Scottish entrepreneurs

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Start Up Loans programme has supported more than 6,200 Scottish businesses with loans worth £54 million Start Up Loans of up to £25,000 now available

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  • OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY
  • Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran
  • STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARIE CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON
  • ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS
  • Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe
  • Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

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OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

Good news from The Dumbarton Democrat on the readership front. Figures show we have had a daily average of 16.5K views and 13.8K visitors over

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Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

Hospital volunteer moves national TV audience with song performed for D‑Day veteran

by Lucy Ashton An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde volunteer who spends her time singing for older patients in hospital has performed for a national

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STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARIE CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

STAR FUND RAISER PETRA HELPS MARIE CURIE TEAM RAISE £2 MILLION IN LONDON MARATHON

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire folk weighed in with cash support for Marie Curie star fund-raiser Petra McMillan, who took part in the London Marathon

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ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

ELECTION: SARWAR PLEDGES “LIFE-SAVING ACTION” ON DRUGS CRISIS

by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to take action to deal with the “national scandal” of Scotland’s drug deaths.  Scottish Labour has accused the

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Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

Road policing officers spoke with over 300 motorists as part of an operation to keep roads in the Highlands safe

by Bill Heaney Officers engaged with motorists at key locations to promote road safety and reduce the risk of crashes. This included guiding driving on

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Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US ends its blockade. Main Points Iran has reportedly given the US a

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Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

Late night drinking linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

by Elizabeth McMeekin When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according

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Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

Every day, police officers across Scotland step into complex and often challenging situations to help keep communities safe. Recruits are put through an intense 18-week

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