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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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  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION
  • Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review
  • Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

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This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

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Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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Holiday warning: don’t forget essential medicines

Holiday warning: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere else over the summer are being warned

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Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Last updated Jul 2nd, 2026 at 16:36 STV News is reporting that four people have been arrested after police and immigration officers targeted dozens of

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