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Day: May 8, 2025

CONCLAVE ELECTS POPE LEO XIV TO SUCCEED LATE POPE FRANCIS

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Habemus Papa! Pope LeoXIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since May 8, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States,

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NO NEW POPE YET AND NEXT SMOKE EXPECTED AT 5.30PM

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Black smoke has again billowed from a chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. That signalled the cardinals locked

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How to watch VE Day at 80 celebrations – full schedule

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Thursday  8th May 2025 marks exactly 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, otherwise known as VE Day, when the Allies formally accepted

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New legislation aiming to ‘turn the tide’ on domestic abuse published today

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Thursday May 8, 2025  West Dunbartonshire is one of the worst places in Scotland for people abusing their partners, especially at times of heightened sectarian

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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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HELENSBURGH LIFEBOAT BUSY OVER CHRISTMAS

HELENSBURGH LIFEBOAT BUSY OVER CHRISTMAS

RNLI Helensburgh Helensburgh lifeboat has been busy over the Christmas period. On Sunday 28 December about 11.30 am, during a Sunday training exercise at Rhu

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Levengrove parkrun: Two marshalls needed for first run of the year …

Levengrove parkrun: Two marshalls needed for first run of the year …

Levengrove parkrun:  Still two marshalls needed for our first run of the year (Saturday 3rd for us ).  Come start your year well, it looks

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