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Day: February 9, 2026

Who is Keir Starmer without Morgan McSweeney?

February 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Now he has lost his ‘punch bag’ for Labour’s recent failings, the prime minister is in ‘full-blown survival mode’ ‘In every sense – morally, politically

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SINGING FROM THE SAME HYMN SHEET AT ST AUGUSTINE’S

February 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Heller Gonzalez Pena I also jumped on the trend of asking ChatGPT to create a caricature of me and my work based on everything it

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NEW BOSS MOVES IN TO POLICE HQ AT CROSSLET

February 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Chief Superintendent Gary I’Anson welcomed Chief Inspector Lynn Edwards to L Division. Chief inspector Edwards has joined the senior

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Children First urges families living in poverty in Dunbartonshire to contact them for help

February 9, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter This winter, Children First is urging families in Dunbartonshire struggling to make ends meet to call its national support line.  The charity’s experienced team can give confidential assistance with money worries, and thanks to extra funding from the

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise
  • Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …
  • NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH
  • Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY
  • What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

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NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

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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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