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Day: September 16, 2024

THE PEOPLE HAVE THEIR WAY: Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort rejected by park authority

September 16, 2024 heaneymedia

Flamingo Land have been seeking to build a holiday resort since 2018 Published 16 September 2024 By Bill Heaney BBC Scotland is reporting that “a

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Rest and Be Thankful A83 reopens after heavy rain triggers 500 tonne landslide

September 16, 2024 heaneymedia

This photo shows a considerable volume of debris caught in the fences and pits. Published 15 September 2024 The A83 Rest and Be Thankful in

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PLANNING: Final decision due today (Monday) on Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort

September 16, 2024 heaneymedia

The Lomond Banks development has been backed by West Dunbartonshire Council. BBC Scotland’s final report on the Flamingo Land planning application to the Loch Lomond

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Information: Flamingo Land Planning Application Site Visit, Hearing and Board Determination Meeting details

September 16, 2024 heaneymedia

Information: West Riverside Planning Application Site Visit, Hearing and Board Determination Meeting  Please find an overview of key information and guidance pertaining to the West

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FLAMINGO LAND PLANNING DECISION MAY TURN ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAIM

September 16, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Today’s the day for the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to come to a decision on whether to grant planning permission

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FESTIVE LEVENGROVE PARK RUN’S A BIG SUCCESS

FESTIVE LEVENGROVE PARK RUN’S A BIG SUCCESS
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RNLI Helensburgh New Year’s Dook 2026 Pictures by James Duncan

RNLI Helensburgh New Year’s Dook 2026  Pictures by James Duncan
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A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

Happy New Year from the only truly locally owned news outlet. We refuse to let the Council gag us For the truth in the news

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Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme …

Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme …

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to progress with a major flood alleviation scheme to help protect properties in Silverton and Dumbarton East.

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DUMBARTON DUCK CUP WINNERS 2026

DUMBARTON DUCK CUP WINNERS 2026

Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore DUMBARTON DUCK CUP 2026 WINNERS’ ANNOUNCEMENT A bumper year with 15 ducks found! The prizes this year go to: OVERALL WINNERS

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FESTIVE BOOKS: The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín

FESTIVE BOOKS: The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín

Kennys Bookshop Three novels coming in 2026 and being published as Signed, Limited Editions exclusive to Kennys Bookshop.  1. Said the Dead by Doireann ní

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BIN COLLECTIONS DATES FOLLOWING NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

BIN COLLECTIONS DATES FOLLOWING NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

West Dunbartonshire Bins that should be collected on New Year’s Day and January 2 will be collected on Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January.

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BISHOPS ‘DISAPPOINTED AND CONFUSED’ WITH MOVES TO AMEND LAW ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

BISHOPS ‘DISAPPOINTED AND CONFUSED’ WITH MOVES TO AMEND LAW ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN  SCHOOLS

And figures for violence in West Dunbartonshire schools appear to have been doctored … by Bill Heaney The Catholic Church in Scotland is preparing to

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