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Day: December 31, 2025

Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme …

December 31, 2025 heaneymedia

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

December 31, 2025 heaneymedia

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

December 31, 2025 heaneymedia

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

December 31, 2025 heaneymedia

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

December 31, 2025 heaneymedia

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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  • CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS
  • Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party
  • Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency
  • Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom
  • REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT
  • REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

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CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By  Bill Heaney and Phil Sim,  Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

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Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

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Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

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Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan!  Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

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REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

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HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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