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Day: July 15, 2024

SUNNY HELENSBURGH ON A DAY LIKE TODAY: PICTURES BY CHARLIE MCGINN

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GOLF: ‘The one I wanted’ – MacIntyre’s dramatic Scottish Open win

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Scottish favourite Robert MacIntyre clinched his home Championship with a 22-foot birdie putt.  Scottish Open final leader-board -18 R MacIntyre (Sco); -17 A Scott (Aus); -15 R Langasque (Fra); -14 L Aberg

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INVESTIGATION: Safety limit on a pesticide that kills marine wildlife has been delayed by four years

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Author: Rob Edwards in The Ferret   A new safety limit on a pesticide that kills marine wildlife has been delayed by four years following

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Police arrest 40 TRNSMT festival-goers at weekend and prepare for Open Golf

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Busy time as summer holiday punters flock to music festival and fix up transport for the Open Golf at Troon By Lucy Ashton The Daily

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SNP Ministers pocket £425,000 in ‘golden goodbyes’ while Labour Provost boards the Westminster Gravy Train

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15 JULY 2024 Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have pocketed eye-watering sums while SNP politicians who resigned in sex scandals are also among the beneficiaries

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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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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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