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Day: January 15, 2025

Teachers and unions have warned that many more incidents of violence take place in classrooms than reported

January 15, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Violent behaviour, an increase in misogynistic behaviour, particularly from male pupils, which is often directed at their female teachers, and other aspects

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JOURNALISM: NUJ JANUARY COURSES – FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE

January 15, 2025 heaneymedia

We still have a couple of places available on the following January courses  20 & 21 Jan, Mon     10:00 – 14:00                        Filming and editing for

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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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