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Day: February 16, 2026

SISTER RITA: Everything we do at St Margaret’s is made possible by the kindness and compassion of our community …

February 16, 2026 heaneymedia

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice chief executive Sister Rita Dawson welcomes the late Queen Elizabeth to the hospice at East Barns Street in Clydebank. by

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Motorcyclists Urged to Enrol in Rider Refinement Courses for 2026

February 16, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter Motorcyclists in West Dunbartonshire  are once again being offered the opportunity to enhance their riding skills and road safety knowledge as part

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Politics live: Keir Starmer drops plans to cancel May council elections in latest U-turn

February 16, 2026 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Prime Minister Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to postpone local elections for councils in May in yet another U-turn for the government. The elections

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PENINSULA KIRK ELDERS HONOURED BY SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

February 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Church of Scotland A group of elders who have served the Kirk for 500 years between them have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament. Cross-party

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Will SNP vote for secrecy laws to be brought into 21st century and end ‘Secret Scotland?’

February 16, 2026 heaneymedia

  by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has often boasted about running a ‘transparent’ administration – even though he has personally blocked the release

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Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and our service will begin outside at the War Memorial at 10.45 am for the laying of

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

ENTERTAINMENT: A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV

A new chapter for Loch Lomond TV We’re excited to announce our 2027 relaunch and an expanded range of services, bringing more opportunities for local

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