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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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  • General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
  • Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club
  • AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL
  • Save The Tower Arts Centre
  • Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000
  • DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000

Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000

Church of Scotland by Lucy Ashton The Church of Scotland Guild has raised more than £224,000 for its four project partners over the last 12

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DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

DISMAYED DEMONSTRATORS AT RHU POINT DEMAND SEWAGE ACTION

Rhu Bay Dozens of paddle-boarders gathered at Rhu Point alongside the charity Surfers Against Sewage to protest against water pollution. The demonstrators demanded greater transparency,

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BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF BOATING ACTIVITY ON THE FIRTH

BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF BOATING ACTIVITY ON THE FIRTH

Our local waters were a vibrant display of maritime activity, from the Gareloch One Designs, Helensburgh/Cove Sailing Clubs, to coastal rowers and jet-skiers on Loch

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Clean-up group have summer volunteering places for two more young people over 18

Clean-up group have summer volunteering places for two more young people over 18

Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore So many people love Dumbarton’s shores! Renton Primary couldn’t wait to learn about river biodiversity while picking the east shore. Murray

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