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Day: August 12, 2024

FORMER DUMBARTON PRIEST ELEVATED TO BISHOP OF DUNKELD

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

Scotland has a new Bishop! Congratulations to Bishop Andrew McKenzie, formerly of St Michael’s Church in Cardross Road, Dumbarton,  the new Bishop of Dunkeld Ad

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West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage looks at Turkey Red dyeing process

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton On Saturday we celebrated the launch of our community quilt inspired by Turkey Red designs in the Vale of Leven Heritage Hub.

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Ireland’s Leading & Largest Sale of Connemara Ponies & Horses

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

Ireland’s Leading & Largest Sale of Connemara Ponies & Horses Experience an amazing selection of Connemara Ponies in the home of the Connemara Pony in

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Balloch Park Guide is at Balloch Castle Country Park

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

Adventures await this summer in Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond Download the Balloch Park Guide app to vastly improve your visit Key Features include

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Flamingo Land: Public meeting shows Balloch residents determined to save Loch Lomond

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Balloch’s Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has pointed to a recent packed public meeting as evidence of the community’s determination to stop

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LOCAL HEALTH SERVICE: AND ME WITH A SORE TOE TOO

August 12, 2024 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Has the NHS lost the plot around here? I ask because of my experience of dealing with them in the past

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  • Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …
  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
  • BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY
  • HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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