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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.
  • Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …
  • HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL
  • Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28
  • First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

Celtic’s newly crowned Scottish Premiership Champions took time out from their Scottish Cup final preparations to pay a special visit to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital

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Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire residents are being encouraged to have their say on how the Council should prioritise spending for 2027/28, as a new

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First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

by Bill Heaney First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has appointed his new Cabinet, unveiling a streamlined team of Cabinet Secretaries to deliver on the

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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