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Day: January 6, 2026

Martin O’Neill insists Celtic need new signings to get past Nancy crisis …

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

BBC Sport Scotland Returning interim manager Martin O’Neill is in no doubt that Celtic must strengthen in the January transfer window, according to BBC Scotland

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University of Glasgow turns 575 years-old …

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

by Charlotte Morris The University of Glasgow today [7th January] celebrated its 575th birthday, marking its world-changing past and future. Following the tercentenary and bicentenary

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Loadsamoney MSPs pay to increase to £77,000, but they are still asking for more …

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter The salary for MSPs at Holyrood will increase by 4.3% in April, it has been announced. Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw, pictured right,

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Angela Constance breached ministerial code twice  … and gets a slap on the wrist

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter Angela Constance has been found to have breached the ministerial code twice but will remain in her role as Justice Secretary, the

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Children First urges families worried about bills in West Dunbartonshire to call support line during cold snap

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

As the country faces a sharp drop in temperatures, national children’s charity, Children First, is encouraging families in West Dunbartonshire, who are struggling with the

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CLYDEBANK CHAOS: LETTER TO THE EDITOR

January 6, 2026 heaneymedia

A relatively cheap solution to the problem of the potential hazard Along Dumbarton Road in Clydebank, between Kilbowie Road and Argyle Road there is Alexander

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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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