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Day: December 21, 2025

CHRISTMAS AT ST PATRICK’S DUMBARTON

December 21, 2025 heaneymedia

The priests of St Patrick’s thank the parish volunteers for erecting the crib and nativity scene and preparing the church, complete with brightly lit Christmas

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IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS STALL RECRUITMENT OF CATHOLIC PRIESTS TO LOCAL CHURCHES

December 21, 2025 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney The shortage of priests in the Catholic Church in the Glasgow archdiocese, which includes parishes from West Dunbartonshire from Clydebank to Rosneath

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Kirk’s sympathy for those affected by the recent Bondi Beach attack …

December 21, 2025 heaneymedia

Church of Scotland Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has issued a statement expressing the Kirk’s

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DENNYSTOWN AS IT TODAY: PICTURE BY PEDRO … MAIN PICTURE BY PEDRO …

December 21, 2025 heaneymedia

The way we were … Dennystown, William Street, Levenhaugh Street, Leven Street plus Dalreoch Station and Dennystown Forge – and the River Leven of course.

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GOLDEN JUBILEE HOSPITAL: Helping little hearts understand big journeys

December 21, 2025 heaneymedia

Helping little hearts understand big journeys by Democrat reporter Young children whose loved ones are undergoing heart transplants in Scotland will soon have a special

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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