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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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  • 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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