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Day: November 14, 2024

SNP health chief Neil Gray ‘sorry’ for spending taxpayers money watching football matches

November 14, 2024 heaneymedia

The Aberdeen fan admitted he was joined at six games – including an international match – by a family member or guest November 14 2024 Health

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Win for greedy housing developers and a massive loss for communities

November 14, 2024 heaneymedia

Greens accuse Scottish Government of ‘cave-in to corporate lobbyists’ on Infrastructure Levy By Democrat reporter Sir Billy Connolly once called large, newly built  housing estates

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Media Freedom Awards 2024 winners announced

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November 12, 2024 Helensburgh’s Sam Poling is amongst elite group of winners By Claire Meadows Excellence in campaigning and investigative journalism was last night honoured

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ENTERTAINMENT: Celtic Connections line up blossoms with more magic this winter

November 14, 2024 heaneymedia

Thursday 14 November 2024    By Bill Heaney Celtic Connections in partnership with Innis & Gunn has added more than 40 shows to its ever-expanding 2025 programme, with

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Recent Posts

  • Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines
  • Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …
  • MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT
  • SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
  • STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
  • BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

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Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines

Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere over the summer are being warned not

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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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BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by Bill Heaney Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP Government’s plans

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DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

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Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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