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Day: November 2, 2023

GUY FAWKES: PLEA TO PET OWNERS TO LOOK AFTER THEM ON BONFIRE NIGHT

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

Fireworks night is scheduled for Sunday night at Levengrove Park, Dumbarton. By Bill Heaney The Scottish Government is taking measures to increase public awareness of

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7,500 patients are waiting for treatment for breast reconstruction and plastic surgery

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Pam Gosal, the West Scotland Tory MSP, has been championing widely perceived women’s issues, including breast reconstruction and domestic abuse, in the

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Society of Editors welcomes new government plans to promote media freedom 

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter New plans unveiled this week by the UK government to promote media freedom and protect journalists have been welcomed by the Society

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COVID INQUIRY: Actions of SNP Government nothing short of shameful (updated)

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

Loggerheads over Covid Inquiry – Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar and Humza Yousaf. By Bill Heaney Both the Labour leader Anas Sarwar and his Conservative opposite

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Former Israeli PM Bennett refutes Gaza war crime claims

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

‘We continue until we eradicate Hamas’: Ex-Israeli PM Naftali Bennett refutes Gaza war crime claims Thursday, November 2, 2023 Rohit Kachroo,  Global Security Editor, ITV

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HUMAN COST OF 16 YEARS OF SNP REVEALED AS DEATH RATES TWICE AS HIGH AMONGST POOREST

November 2, 2023 heaneymedia

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 By Bill Heaney The ‘human cost’ of 16 years of SNP failure to support our NHS and tackle poverty has been laid

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines
  • Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …
  • MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT
  • SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
  • STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
  • BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

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Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines

Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere over the summer are being warned not

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Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Last updated Jul 2nd, 2026 at 16:36 STV News is reporting that four people have been arrested after police and immigration officers targeted dozens of

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MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT

MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT

by Bill Heaney Balloch resident Kevin Osborne had the opportunity to meet the King as part of celebrations to mark the official opening of the

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SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

by Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun-packed programme of free and engaging activities over the school holidays.   The Council’s “School Holidays

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STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The sunny season always stirs the appetite for adventure.  So, when the time comes for the big, summer escape, pack as much luggage into the

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BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by Bill Heaney Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP Government’s plans

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DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

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Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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