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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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  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?
  • Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts
  • ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON
  • Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says
  • Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

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What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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