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Day: February 8, 2026

Domestic abuse in West Dunbartonshire rose by 7.59 per cent to 1,729 in just one year

February 8, 2026 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Conservative MSP Pam Gosal and Finance MInister Shona Robison. by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire faces an ever-increasing number of incidents of

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FISH FARMS: 400,000 FISH DEATHS UNREPORTED ACROSS 27 INCIDENTS AND GILL DISEASE MORTALITY HAS INCREASED SHARPLY

February 8, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney The mortality rate of salmon being farmed off the West Coast will be investigated by cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon, pictured right, she

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Helensburgh leisure centre damaged by Storm Éowyn delays reopening

February 8, 2026 heaneymedia

Helensburgh Leisure Centre closed last year as a result of extensive roof damage by Andrew Galloway A leisure centre damaged during Storm Éowyn more than

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RELIGION: PASSION PLAY PLANNED BY DRAMAKIRK

February 8, 2026 heaneymedia

Church of Scotland A theatre group who have battled wind, snow and Covid to perform an annual Passion Play are set to celebrate 10 years

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Bonhill Parish Church: Pictures by Pedro

February 8, 2026 heaneymedia
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Looking for something to do this summer?

Looking for something to do this summer?

Dumbarton Parish Church Looking for something to do this summer? There’s always a warm welcome at Dumbarton Parish Church. Whether you’re looking for good company,

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DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Our community policing team were out in Helensburgh alongside mounted officers and our Road Traffic officers, taking part in

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COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

by Lucy Ashton It is one thing having your grant slashed in half by £25,000, but quite another when your calls for help are ignored

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Police investigate Yes Scotland campaign’s ‘missing £1.5m’ claim

Police investigate Yes Scotland campaign’s ‘missing £1.5m’ claim

Yes Scotland campaigned during the 2014 independence referendum. by Democrat reporter Police are making inquiries after a complaint was made about the finances of Yes

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HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH

HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH

HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH A practical, hands-on workshop and training day is to take place, organised by SPAB Scotland

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Lib Dem MSP receives Rising Star Award from Europe wide Liberal Party

Lib Dem MSP receives Rising Star Award from Europe wide Liberal Party

by  LUCY ASHTON Liberal Democrat MSP Yi-Pei Chou Turvey has today received the Rising Star Award from the European Liberal Forum at the 50th anniversary

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LOCH LOMOND: Balmaha holiday lodges for sale at £3.75million

LOCH LOMOND: Balmaha holiday lodges for sale at £3.75million

by Lucy Ashton A five-star holiday park located at the foot of Ben Lomond in Balmaha is for sale as the owners prepare for retirement

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HOLIDAY TIME: Some countries introduce new £17 entry fee for Scots tourists

HOLIDAY TIME:  Some countries introduce new £17 entry fee for Scots tourists

Most Scottish travellers will have to pay the charge  Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Scots. by Lucy Ashton New rules

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