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Day: February 26, 2023

SONS ANNOUNCE DEATH OF ALAN ‘ELKY’ MELVILLE OF BALLOCH

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

ALAN MELVILLE IT is with very deep sadness that we have learned that Alan Melville, a former groundsman at Dumbarton FC, has passed away.  Alan

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FOOTBALL: DUMBARTON LOSE AT HOME TO ELGIN CITY

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

Pictures from the Sons’ match against Elgin City on Saturday when the home team LOST 2-1. cinch League 2 DUMBARTON have lost 2-1 at home

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SPORT: FUNDRAISING MATCH AT ROCK WILL CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF SONS

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

A SQUAD of Dumbarton legends will take part in a fundraising football match at Dumbarton Football Stadium in May – and YOU could play against

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SPORT/POLITICS: Alba to target Celtic fans with republican billboard before Cup final

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

SPORT/POLITICS Alex Salmond’s party is hoping to take advantage of SNP chaos with a message for the anti-monarchy Celtic faithful Celtic fans hoping to see

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Senior SNP members interviewed over fraud allegations days before Sturgeon’s resignation

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Police Scotland interviewed senior SNP members over fraud allegations, just days before Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation was claimed today. Former treasurer Douglas Chapman,

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FOUND: Body of missing hillwalker and his dog found in Glencoe

February 26, 2023 heaneymedia

Kyle Sambrook was last seen with his beagle called Bane in the Lost Valley area last weekend Police have confirmed the body of missing hillwalker

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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