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Day: July 14, 2024

SUMMERTIME SHOWS ARE IN THE COMMON UNTIL JULY 17: PICTURES BY PEDRO

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TMF WRAPS UP AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF MUSIC AND MEMORIES

July 14, 2024 heaneymedia

Loads of fun in the sun as Tiree Music Festival enjoy a marvellous weekend on the island. By Lucy Ashton The picturesque Isle of Tiree

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IRELAND: Minister refused communion at funeral Mass over ‘his support for abortion’, says priest

July 14, 2024 heaneymedia

Fr Gabriel Burke would not give communion to Colm Burke who says priest him told he had been ‘excommunicated’ Minister of State Colm Burke (left)

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Trump rally shooting: FBI identifies ‘suspect involved’ in assassination attempt

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Updated July 14, 2024 at 10am U.S. Secret Service agents converge to cover Trump after the assassination attempt. The candidate’s team said he “is fine.”

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HOUSE BUILDING ‘CRUMBLING ON SNP WATCH’ AFTER CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT PLUMMETS  

July 14, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton The SNP must prioritise house-building after new figures revealed that the value of work generated by building Scottish homes has fallen by

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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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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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