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Day: February 27, 2023

BOTTLES: Bottle return deposit scheme must be halted, warns Kate Forbes

February 27, 2023 heaneymedia

Top of page: An over-flowing bottle bank in St James’s Retail Park in Dumbarton. Small firms ‘could get year’s grace period’ from taking part in

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ASYLUM SEEKERS: Far-right accused of ‘exploiting fears’ over refugee hotel plans

February 27, 2023 heaneymedia

174 people are being be placed at the Muthu Glasgow River Hotel – the former Esso Motor Hotel –  as part of a settlement programme

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SHIPBUILDING: BAE Systems Clydeside warship factory given green light

February 27, 2023 heaneymedia

Record orders amid “elevated threat environment” sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. By Lucy Garcia PLANS for the construction of a new warship building factory

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HERITAGE: Dumbarton Castle reopened at the weekend

February 27, 2023 heaneymedia

Tickets now available to visit stronghold that once sheltered Mary, Queen of Scots By Bill Heaney Dumbarton Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous castles, is due

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DEATH: Betty Boothroyd, first woman House of Commons Speaker, dies

February 27, 2023 heaneymedia

Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons, has died at 93. The current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle

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Councils face half billion budget gap

Councils face half billion budget gap

Scottish Government Finance Secretary Ivan McKee hasn’t much to laugh about. 10 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Funding for councils such as West Dunbartonshire and

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Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Respect the Water: Jet Ski & Speed Limit Enforcement on Loch Lomond

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Planning to bring your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or motorised boat to Loch Lomond? While we want everyone to have

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HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Helensburgh Winter Festival Sell great food or products? We want you Helensburgh Midsummer Festival is back this June! Sat 20th & Sun 21st June (10

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BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

BOOKS: MAGGIE O’FARRELL’S BOOK IS OUT NOW

Maggie O’Farrell  Land is OUT NOW! It has been a huge team effort getting this beautiful book out in the world and we are so

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Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Sons building a genuine pathway for female players to reach the highest level …

Drew MacEoghainn What do Dumbarton FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City have in common? Dumbarton FC is about to join these elite clubs by

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2026 27 Jay MacKinnon (Captain) Kyle Freeman (Vice) Myle McGill (Captain) Claire Whyte (Vice) Sophie Stewart (Base Captain) We look forward

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Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club is limbering up for the big game …

Dumbarton Harp Social Club SCOTLAND VS HAITI DRINKS PROMO If Scotland wins against Haiti, we will be giving anyone in attendance a free pint of

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

CLASSIC CAR SHOW IS ON AT SONS STADIUM THIS SUNDAY

Broadmeadow Snacks Remember the classic car show is on this Sunday to raise cash for charity. We will be there in the macster for hot

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