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Day: March 1, 2023

COUNCIL: Apply now for the Working4Business Awards 2023

March 1, 2023 heaneymedia

February 2023 The West Dunbartonshire Working4Business Awards are back this year to celebrate the achievements of local businesses who have made a significant contributions to

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SNP flagship National Care Service set to be delayed

March 1, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton THE Scottish Government is set to delay the flagship National Care Service with legislation being pushed back until June, according to reports.

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Ash Regan unveils Scexit currency plans with economist Tim Rideout

March 1, 2023 heaneymedia

The outsider in the leadership race has joined with Economist Dr Tim Rideout of the Scottish Currency Group, in helping to forward the ‘untested’ plans

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SCOTTISH REVIEW MEDIA COLUMN BY HAMISH MACKAY

March 1, 2023 heaneymedia

Cover prices of national newspapers increased by 14% in past year By Hamish Mackay New in-depth research has revealed that cover prices for national newspapers

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BAILLIE URGES CARAVAN AND CARE HOME RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR ENERGY SUPPORT

March 1, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has urged off-grid householders, care home residents and those staying in caravans to apply for government help to pay their

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FESTIVE LEVENGROVE PARK RUN’S A BIG SUCCESS

FESTIVE LEVENGROVE PARK RUN’S A BIG SUCCESS
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RNLI Helensburgh New Year’s Dook 2026 Pictures by James Duncan

RNLI Helensburgh New Year’s Dook 2026  Pictures by James Duncan
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A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

Happy New Year from the only truly locally owned news outlet. We refuse to let the Council gag us For the truth in the news

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Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme …

Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme …

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to progress with a major flood alleviation scheme to help protect properties in Silverton and Dumbarton East.

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DUMBARTON DUCK CUP WINNERS 2026

DUMBARTON DUCK CUP WINNERS 2026

Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore DUMBARTON DUCK CUP 2026 WINNERS’ ANNOUNCEMENT A bumper year with 15 ducks found! The prizes this year go to: OVERALL WINNERS

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FESTIVE BOOKS: The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín

FESTIVE BOOKS: The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín

Kennys Bookshop Three novels coming in 2026 and being published as Signed, Limited Editions exclusive to Kennys Bookshop.  1. Said the Dead by Doireann ní

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BIN COLLECTIONS DATES FOLLOWING NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

BIN COLLECTIONS DATES FOLLOWING NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

West Dunbartonshire Bins that should be collected on New Year’s Day and January 2 will be collected on Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January.

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BISHOPS ‘DISAPPOINTED AND CONFUSED’ WITH MOVES TO AMEND LAW ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

BISHOPS ‘DISAPPOINTED AND CONFUSED’ WITH MOVES TO AMEND LAW ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN  SCHOOLS

And figures for violence in West Dunbartonshire schools appear to have been doctored … by Bill Heaney The Catholic Church in Scotland is preparing to

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