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Day: September 9, 2023

BAILLIE FRUSTRATED OVER FALSE START IN HELENSBURGH COVID VACCINATION PROGRAMME

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie has spoken of her frustration that the Covid vaccination programme in Helensburgh has got off to a false start with

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Rishi Sunak accused of leaving British man to ‘rot in jail’ in India

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Jagtar Singh Johal, the Dumbarton man who has been held by the Indian authorities for six years. By Emaan Warraich & Kate Whannel BBC News

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Wilko: Clydebank branch to close next week

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Yet another blow for shoppers in West Dunbartonshire By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Clydebank is one of the 52 Wilko shops set to

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GC team raises thousands for Kidney Research – with Sir Andy Murray leading the way!

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A team from the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow has raised thousands of pounds for kidney research by going for a walk

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SPECIAL REPORT: DO SCOTLAND’S FOOTBALL FANS NEED TO BE REINED IN?

September 9, 2023 heaneymedia

Fans organising their own buses for games has been part of Scotland’s  culture for decades. By Bill Heaney Private coaches carrying football fans are a

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HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

HOLYROOD ELECTION RACE IS OFF AND RUNNING …

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) have announced candidates for Holyrood including for Dumbarton, Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, where well

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

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Remember to register to vote Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE

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2 April 2026 Election candidates confirmed for Argyll and Bute Scottish Parliamentary Constituency The candidates seeking election to represent the Argyll and Bute Constituency in

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: SPRINGFEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: SPRINGFEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

Loch Lomond Shores  NEW DATES: Festival now set to take place on 18th and 19th April We had hoped that despite the forecasted poor weather

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New rateable values for Town and Vale businesses have seen charges spiral amid rising costs

New rateable values for Town and Vale businesses have seen charges spiral amid rising costs

Campaigning for a new Health Centre in Dumbarton Town Centre – Dumbarton constituency Labour candidate Jackie Baillie with Cllrs David McBride and Gurpreet Singh. by

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

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