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Day: February 6, 2024

LOCH LOMOND GOLDMINE PLAN FAILS TO PAN OUT FINANCIALLY

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Scotgold in administration – the implications for the Cononish goldmine and Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park By Nick Kempe on February 05, 2024  The

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Levengrove parkrun is looking for pacers

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

Levengrove parkrun Hi Folks. We are looking to trial having pacers at Levengrove parkrun. Lots of parkruns including Greenock and Strathclyde organise this once a

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SONS CURRY NIGHT AND STENHOUSEMUIR 1 DUMBARTON 0 REPORT

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

CURRY NIGHT FOR SPARTANS FIXTURE cinch League 2  Sons supporters can enjoy our midweek clash against Spartans in style by making the most of two

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DUMBARTON CARE HOME INVESTIGATION

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A Dumbarton care home for the elderly which was sold by the then SNP-controlled West Dunbartonshire Council for a “knockdown price” of

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Police officer numbers plummet to record low

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today urged SNP ministers to get serious over the funding challenges facing policing

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How green is the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park’s “retrofit” of its Balloch HQ?

February 6, 2024 heaneymedia

February 6, 2024 Carrochan, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority HQ January 2024. By Nick Kempe Temperatures in Scotland on Sunday reached a

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact
  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

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Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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