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Day: February 29, 2024

Helensburgh-based police chief Stephen House now being blamed for Emma Caldwell blunders

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Nicola Sturgeon and Sir Stephen House were all smiles in July 2015. By Bill Heaney and Lucy Ashton One of Scotland’s most senior police officers

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Powerful transport partnerships needed to take control of bus services

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Trains and ferries too need to be more affordable and accessible.  By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley has today called on

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ENVIRONMENT: WIND OF CHANGE NOT WELCOME IN VALE OF LEVEN

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks By Nick Kempe The Vale of Leven wind farm planning application – destroying the landscape of

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Victims who could have been protected if Emma’s killer had been properly investigated.

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Misogyny, prejudice and the failure of police to listen to women’s evidence were why Packer’s arrest was delayed, says Sarwar Yousaf urged to order judge-led

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TRIBUTE TO LESLIE BROWN: Man with a great trove of stories about the steamers

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Maid of the Loch – Loch Lomond Steamship Company We learned just the other day that Leslie Brown, who was one of the original Maid

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HEALTH SECRETARY GRAY MUST RULE OUT NHS CHARGES – BAILLIE

February 29, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has called on the Health Secretary to pledge that patients won’t be forced to pay for more NHS services after

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative
  • Holiday warning: 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

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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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Holiday warning: don’t forget essential medicines

Holiday warning: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere else over the summer are being warned

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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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