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Day: July 15, 2023

AIRDRIEONIANS 2 DUMBARTON 0 in VIAPLAY CUP

July 15, 2023 heaneymedia

SONS BEATEN AT AIRDRIE Dumbarton put on a promising performance but were ultimately defeated 2-0 by Airdrieonians in their Viaplay Cup opener this afternoon. Sons matched their

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WIMBLEDON VICTORY AT THE DOUBLE FOR HELENSBURGH MAN GORDON REID

July 15, 2023 heaneymedia

Who won the men’s wheelchair doubles? Alfie Hewett and Helensburgh man Gordon Reid defeated Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda in the final, 3–6, 6–0, 6–3

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Europe heatwave: Potential record high temperatures of 49 degrees

July 15, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Greek authorities were forced to shut the Acropolis, while Italy braced for what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe

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Thousands enjoy Scottish hospitality at Loch Lomond Highland Games

July 15, 2023 heaneymedia

Spanish students from St Andrew’s College Language School honed their English while taking in the competition. By Lauren Crooks Thousands of visitors enjoyed a taste

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WIMBLEDON: Vondrousova shocks Jabeur to win her maiden Grand Slam

July 15, 2023 heaneymedia

Saturday 15 July 2023 Marketa Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur to become the first unseeded women’s singles champion at Wimbledon. Pictures by Bill Heaney By Lucy

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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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