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Day: June 18, 2024

SNP: The 5 key things to look out for in the SNP’s general election manifesto

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

By Alistair Grant in the Scotsman The SNP will launch its general election manifesto this week, with the party promising to set out an “alternative to the

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ELECTION UPDATE: Scottish Labour launches ‘manifesto for change’

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

The new West Dunbartonshire  constituency includes Scotstoun and Garscadden. By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has launched its manifesto for the general election, which it says

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Scottish Lib Dem manifesto: Key policies analysed by BBC Scotland pundits

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

17 June 2024 The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their 2024 election manifesto, in which leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and Westminster leader Wendy Chamberlain have pledged

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BBC POLITICAL STAFF LOOK AT ‘MANIFESTO’ OF REFORM PARTY

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

Reform UK, now standing in West Dunbartonshire on July 4, has announced its election pledges: 11 key policies analysed Reform UK has launched its version

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REFORM PARTY TO STAND IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CONSTITUENCY

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

The Reform Party led by Nigel Farage will be running a candidate in the General Election on July 4 in the new West Dunbartonshire constituency,

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Food, Farming and Family at Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

So, what’s next for Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery and Tearoom? Well, with now an established venture at Ardardan, near Cardross, and more recently Monty’s,

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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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