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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS
  • CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland
  • HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters
  • LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.
  • We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT
  • World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

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MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have today (Sunday) outlined 13 of the key questions that an inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal should answer.  

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CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

by Democrat reporters BBC Scotland is reporting that an anti-racism rally in Glasgow has been disrupted by a masked group following violence in the city

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

4 AM STOP PRESS: WE HAVE A VICTORY. SCOTLAND BEAT HAITI 1-0. GOAL SCORER JOHN MCGINN FROM WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE. Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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