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Day: February 26, 2023

SONS ANNOUNCE DEATH OF ALAN ‘ELKY’ MELVILLE OF BALLOCH

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

ALAN MELVILLE IT is with very deep sadness that we have learned that Alan Melville, a former groundsman at Dumbarton FC, has passed away.  Alan

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FOOTBALL: DUMBARTON LOSE AT HOME TO ELGIN CITY

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

Pictures from the Sons’ match against Elgin City on Saturday when the home team LOST 2-1. cinch League 2 DUMBARTON have lost 2-1 at home

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SPORT: FUNDRAISING MATCH AT ROCK WILL CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF SONS

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

A SQUAD of Dumbarton legends will take part in a fundraising football match at Dumbarton Football Stadium in May – and YOU could play against

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SPORT/POLITICS: Alba to target Celtic fans with republican billboard before Cup final

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

SPORT/POLITICS Alex Salmond’s party is hoping to take advantage of SNP chaos with a message for the anti-monarchy Celtic faithful Celtic fans hoping to see

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Senior SNP members interviewed over fraud allegations days before Sturgeon’s resignation

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Police Scotland interviewed senior SNP members over fraud allegations, just days before Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation was claimed today. Former treasurer Douglas Chapman,

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FOUND: Body of missing hillwalker and his dog found in Glencoe

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

Kyle Sambrook was last seen with his beagle called Bane in the Lost Valley area last weekend Police have confirmed the body of missing hillwalker

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  • REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT
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CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By  Bill Heaney and Phil Sim,  Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

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Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

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Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

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Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan!  Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

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REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

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HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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