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Day: January 2, 2026

Litter league table of shame – and we’re right up there challenging to be number one

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Dirty old Dunbartonshire. The local Council spin doctors can deny it as much as they wish, but when it comes to litter

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£63 million spent on golden goodbyes for council fat cats since 2022

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney  Almost £63 million has been wasted by councils on ‘golden goodbyes’ for high-earning employees since 2022, Scottish Conservative research has revealed. And

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Far from the Madding Crowd? A reflection on retirement in the age of turmoil

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia

by Stewart Sweeney Thomas Hardy titled Far from the Madding Crowd like an invitation to step away. The phrase comes trailing a centuries-old promise: that

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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice’s thanks for unwavering support

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Happy New Year from St Margaret of Scotland Hospice! As we welcome 2026, we at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

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BIG THANK YOU FROM THE BEATSON CANCER CHARITY

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia

Beatson Cancer Charity A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers! As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to

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RNLI RHU NEW YEAR DOOK: FOR PICTURE SPECIAL SEE INSIDE THE

January 2, 2026 heaneymedia
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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • WALKING THE DOG: Pets could be at risk if forced outdoors when it’s too cold
  • Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority
  • TOURIST TAX: New visitor levy ‘could be used to address city centre safety concerns’
  • BRING YOUR PURSE — DAME JACKIE BAILLIE INVITES SNP STAR GOODLAD TO DUMBARTON
  • ENTERTAINMENT: Plans for Hoolie in the Hydro hot up as Phil and Aly join the party
  • Accident and Emergency Waiting Times: this year, there have been 600 avaoidable deaths associated with long waits in A and E

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Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority

Residents say local access to leisure facilities remains a priority

by BILL HEANEY West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the strong response to its consultation on West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust (WDLT) showing facilities are widely used,

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TOURIST TAX: New visitor levy ‘could be used to address city centre safety concerns’

TOURIST TAX: New visitor levy ‘could be used to address city centre safety concerns’

New visitor levy due to come into force in January ‘will raising much needed funds for council projects,’ says SNP leader Ricky Bell November 13th,

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BRING YOUR PURSE — DAME JACKIE BAILLIE INVITES SNP STAR GOODLAD TO DUMBARTON

BRING YOUR PURSE — DAME JACKIE BAILLIE INVITES SNP STAR GOODLAD TO DUMBARTON

Dame Jackie Baillie, Hannah Mary Goodlad and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth whom she invited to invest in Dumbarton. by BILL HEANEY The SNP’s rising

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ENTERTAINMENT: Plans for Hoolie in the Hydro hot up as Phil and Aly join the party

ENTERTAINMENT: Plans for Hoolie in the Hydro hot up as Phil and Aly join the party

by Lucy Ashton Plans are hotting up for Scotland’s single biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro, as organisers reveal legendary Scottish folk duo Phil

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Accident and Emergency Waiting Times: this year, there have been 600 avaoidable deaths associated with long waits in A and E

Accident and Emergency Waiting Times: this year, there have been 600 avaoidable deaths associated with long waits in A and E

Will the First Minister accept that people are now paying for those waits with their lives? Hospitals which serve West Dunbartonshire and Argyll – Queen

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Health Board failed to investigate properly why a patient died on the operating table and children put at risk

Health Board failed to investigate properly why a patient died on the operating table and children put at risk

by BILL HEANEY Parents of sick children throughout Scotland will be horrified by the appalling inspection report on NHS Grampian that was published yesterday, according

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Christie Park Primary and ELCC praised for nurturing environment and strong leadership

Christie Park Primary and ELCC praised for nurturing environment and strong leadership

Picture caption to come from West Dunbartonshire Council. Published 12 November 2026 by LUCY ASHTON Christie Park Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre

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Tenants settle into new homes as part of Council’s house building programme

Tenants settle into new homes as part of Council’s house building programme

Harry Weatherall and his wife Isa at heir new home with Gurdeet Singh and council officers. Above, the high flats at West Bridgend where the

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