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Day: October 19, 2024

MESSY CHURCH: Prizes will be given for the best fancy dress and best pumpkin design

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia

Cardross Parish Church Messy Church is having its annual HALLOWEEN PARTY next SUNDAY (27th October) from 4-6pm in the church hall. Prizes will be given

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SUNDAY DINNER? WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN FISH AND CHIPS?

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia
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Golden Jubilee Hospital Cardiac Day Unit team are doing a sky dive on Sunday.

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia

NHS Golden Jubilee The very best of luck to three daredevil colleagues from the Golden Jubilee Hospital Cardiac Day Unit team who are – weather

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Sir Chis Hoy says he has terminal cancer and ‘two to four years’ to live

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia

20 October, 2024 Sir Chris Hoy, an 11-time world champion, described how, after initially being found with a tumour in his shoulder, he was diagnosed

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NHS: Claim of patients waiting years for NHS treatment is Mostly True

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia

Scottish Labour has attacked the Scottish Government’s record on NHS waiting times repeatedly in recent years. Author: Ferret Journalists During first minister’s questions on 10

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Nationalised Caledonian Sleeper pays out almost £1 million in compensation

October 19, 2024 heaneymedia

October 19, 2024 By Democrat reporter  The SNP Government stands accused of “running Scotland’s rail services into the ground” after new figures revealed that the

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  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact
  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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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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