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Day: September 19, 2024

CHECK THIS OUT: ‘Ain’t nothin’ but a bowel test. Do it every time.’

September 19, 2024 heaneymedia

‘Ain’t nothin’ but a bowel test. Do it every time’  By Lucy Ashton A group of Greater Glasgow and Clyde adults with learning disabilities have

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There is a clause in the exclusivity agreement that allows Flamingo Land a further year to obtain planning permission, Parliament told

September 19, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The issue of Flamingo Land or Lomond Banks as they are now calling their unwanted development rumbled on right up the stairs

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Scots deserve an NHS that is there when they need it, insists Labour leader Sarwar

September 19, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney On the Scottish National Party’s watch, one in six Scots is on an NHS waiting list, cancer treatment standards have been missed,

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KING THANKS SUBMARINERS AND FAMILIES FOR THEIR SERVICE

September 19, 2024 heaneymedia

Thursday, 19 September 2024    By Kim Hardie HIS MAJESTY KING Charles III recognised the dedication of Royal Navy submariners when he visited the the

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STARMER’S A WARMER: LABOUR PRIME MINISTER RIDING FIRST CLASS ON GRAVY TRAIN

September 19, 2024 heaneymedia

Wednesday 18 September 2024 Sir Keir Starmer declares gifts and freebies totalling more than £100,000  Sky News’ Westminster Accounts project reveals the prime minister has

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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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