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Day: February 7, 2024

DUMBARTON FC: BOARD’S LATEST PLEDGE TO KEEP SONS IN THE GAME IS A LOSER

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

Dame Jackie Baillie speaking up for the Sons fans to keep football alive in Dumbarton. Pictures by Jon Leino By Bill Heaney The owners of

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Kind-hearted NHSGGC staff raise £18,000 for children’s cancer charity

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Current and former NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff members have helped a charity raise £18,000 for young people affected by cancer

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A DOG’S LIFE IN DUMBARTON: Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It can be a bit of an old dog’s life these days. They say any publicity is good publicity, but I

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FASLANE: Huge £1.85bn contract awarded to maintain Royal Navy sonars

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

A Royal Navy Astute class submarine based at Faslane on the Gareloch.  February 3, 2024 The UK Defence Journal is reporting that a new contract

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SUNAK BLUNDER OVER COMMENT ON COMMENT ON TRANS RIGHTS

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice Rishi Sunak has

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MUSIC: Progressive programme shows great promise for Govan Music Festival

February 7, 2024 heaneymedia

Wednesday 7th February 2024 By Bill Heaney Govan Music Festival has unveiled its forward-thinking multi-genre programme of performances for its third annual edition, set to

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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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