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Day: July 12, 2025

ENJOY THE HEATWAVE AT INCHMURRIN ISLAND AND STAY SAFE ON LOCH LOMOND

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Inchmurrin Island, Loch Lomond This weekend the heatwave’s here The pub’s stocked up, there’s plenty beer To all loch users in all types of craft

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CLERICAL CHANGES ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GLASGOW

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Archdiocese of Glasgow Archbishop William Nolan, pictured above, has announced the following retirements, changes and appointments which affect various parishes in the Archdiocese. • Canon

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  • Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC Scotland investigation reveals
  • Almost 500 repairs which will cost more than £20 million needed in Scottish police buildings
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  • Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)
  • Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship

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Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC Scotland investigation reveals

Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC Scotland investigation reveals

PC Alan Greer took his own life in May while under investigation 28 August 2026 A police officer – who was later exposed as a

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Almost 500 repairs which will cost more than £20 million needed in Scottish police buildings

Almost 500 repairs which will cost more than £20 million needed in Scottish police buildings

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP has today urged the SNP to “wake up” to the pressures facing the

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Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing

Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing

US Analysis Press secretary and Maga true believer had a high-profile and abrasive role in Donald Trump’s administration Keith Duggan in Washington or The Irish

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Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation

Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder which came within a “very small margin” of becoming a violent mass confrontation

The scenes after the Scottish Cup tie between the sides last season by BILL HEANEY Chris McLaughlin, BBC Scotland sports news correspondent, is reporting that

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: COUNCIL STANDARDS COMMISSION IS JUST A KANGAROO COURT (UPDATE)

Caption left to right: Bill Heaney, Amanda Graham, Euan Gear, Sid Perrie, David McBride, Provost Hendrie, Beth Culshaw, Cllr Ronnie McColl, Peter Hessett, Kate Higgins

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Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship

Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship

Glasgow Mosque and above St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund will support eligible listed places of worship across

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SCOTTISH LABOUR: Well past time for SNP to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now facing

SCOTTISH LABOUR: Well past time for SNP to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now facing

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 It is well past time for the Scottish Government to wake up to the dire financial crisis our universities are now

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SCHOOLGIRL CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDERER DONNA MARIE BRAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

SCHOOLGIRL CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDERER DONNA MARIE BRAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

Donna Marie Brand was jailed for at least 17 years for her part in the murder by BILL HEANEY BBC Scotland is reporting that a

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