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Day: May 4, 2023

Roxana wins Coronation Flag Competition

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Harry MacColl-Smith; Roxana Dulska; Leah Rosenburgh and Amelia MacLean. By Aileen Maclennan A Dunoon Primary pupil is the winner of Argyll and Bute Council’s schools

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JUSTICE: Concern over misogyny, racism, abuse and discrimination within Police Scotland

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Women speak out about misogyny they face while working in the police force Dumbarton Sheriff Court, Police Scotland officers and Barlinnie Prison, the local jail.

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LOCAL POLICE CALL /BY PAT ROLLER

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire  Rural crime event at Oban Livestock Centre on Tuesday the 9th of May from 10.30am With representatives from Police

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Council’s home buy back scheme scaled up with £10 million investment

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Allowing tenants to buy their council house was one of Tory PM Margaret Thatcher’s flagship policies. Now, however, Labour-controlled West Dunbartonshire Council,

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CHILDCARE: Very Good inspection for Andrew B Cameron

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Staff at Andrew B Cameron Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Dumbarton were praised for their leadership during a recent unannounced inspection.

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“Out of touch” Yousaf defends reckless fishing ban despite SNP rebellion

May 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Humza Yousaf has defended his government’s plans to ban fishing in large sections of Scotland’s seas despite a rebellion from several prominent

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THE WAY WE WERE IN CLYDEBANK IN THE 1970S

THE WAY WE WERE IN CLYDEBANK IN THE 1970S

This is an old school picture from OHR Clydebank that dropped into The Dumbarton Democrat in-box. I recognise only two people – Teacher Jim Ward

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The Great Depression in the Vale

The Great Depression in the Vale

Vale of Leven History The Great Depression in the Vale The original, now colourised, image has been featured before. This was circa 1936. They show

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ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE JOHN HUME

ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE JOHN HUME

It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we lost Nobel Prize winner John Hume — a giant of peace, a relentless champion of

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PICTURES BY JOHN YOUNG: STATUES REFURBISHED AND RETURNED TO GEORGE SQUARE

PICTURES BY JOHN YOUNG: STATUES REFURBISHED AND RETURNED TO GEORGE SQUARE

The Queen returns to George Square opposite Queen Street Station. The statue of Queen Victoria was the first to be returned to its plinth in

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CHRISTIAN PEACE PROTEST AT NUCLEAR SUBMARINE BASE

CHRISTIAN PEACE PROTEST AT NUCLEAR SUBMARINE BASE

The Moderator of the General Assembly and the Archbhishop of Glasgow were amongst clergy who took part in a peace vigil outside HM Naval Base

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MANHUNT: Police seek restricted patient wearing Rangers tattoo, black puffer jacket and carrying black backpack

MANHUNT: Police seek restricted patient wearing Rangers tattoo, black puffer jacket  and carrying black backpack

Notorious sex offender and child rapist Cliff Lyons Dobbie, right, a restricted patient, has absconded from Perth city centre whilst on escorted community leave. He

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Rough sleepers ‘moved’ from Belfast city centre during Fleadh festival

Rough sleepers ‘moved’ from Belfast city centre during Fleadh festival

Belfast homeless charity says rough sleepers threatened with arrest near festival by Bill Heaney and Seanín Graham, Northern Correspondent of The Irish Times If Andy

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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL: Police launch of Operation Summer City 2026

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL: Police launch of Operation Summer City 2026

by BILL HEANEY Police in Edinburgh have launched their annual policing campaign to keep members of the public safe throughout the International Festival and Fringe.

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