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Day: February 13, 2026

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: BOLLAN’S EXPERIENCE SAVES THE DAY AT SPECIAL MEETING ON CARERS CONDITIONS [UPDATED]

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

Dumbarton Notebook by Bill Heaney The Health and Social Care Partnership is not answerable to West Dunbartonshire Council and could legally push forward with their

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Titan crane looks destined for demolition due to high cost of repairs …

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Clydebank’s Titan Crane is facing an uncertain future due – it is most probably destined for demolition – to the high cost

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Starmer casualties stack up: Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of UK Civil Service

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

Sir Chris Wormald was appointed as cabinet secretary just over a year ago by Democrat reporter Sir Chris Wormald has been forced out as the

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS
  • CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland
  • HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters
  • LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.
  • We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT
  • World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

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MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have today (Sunday) outlined 13 of the key questions that an inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal should answer.  

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CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

by Democrat reporters BBC Scotland is reporting that an anti-racism rally in Glasgow has been disrupted by a masked group following violence in the city

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

4 AM STOP PRESS: WE HAVE A VICTORY. SCOTLAND BEAT HAITI 1-0. GOAL SCORER JOHN MCGINN FROM WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE. Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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