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Day: February 17, 2026

Seal pups being bottle-fed by SPCA charity as rescue numbers soar  …

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

The SSPCA says 90 grey seal pups have been admitted to its national wildlife rescue centre iin the space of five months by Democrat reporter

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Assisted dying Bill has been a ‘long time coming’, MSP says

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

Liam McArthur says assisted dying should be available for people who are sound of mind but are living with a terminal illness by Democrat reporter

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When Robert Duvall came to Dumbarton and fell in love with Scottish football

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

and Politics Scotland Business Edinburgh, Fife & East Glasgow & West Highlands & Islands NE, Orkney & Shetland South Tayside & Central Alba Duvall played

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Police union calls for police cars to be equipped with guns …

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Frontline police officers should have access to guns which are securely stored in their vehicles, according to the Scottish Police Federation (SPF).

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Rangers ordered to pay Alex Rae over  breach of contract

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

  by Bill Heaney Skinflint Rangers have been ordered to pay former star Alex Rae more than £12,000 after he claimed he was unfairly sacked

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INDICTMENT AGAINST STURGEON’S HUSBAND REVEALED IN SCOTTISH SUN

February 17, 2026 heaneymedia

Peter Murrell ‘sent Amazon fraud parcels to Nicola Sturgeon’s sister and parents during £81k splurge’ Chris Musson , Associate Editor (Politics)| Craig Robertson PETER Murrell sent

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  • Nicola Sturgeon said she and Murrell had separate bank accounts
  • Health Board videos help ease anxiety about visit to the dentist
  • Not enough evidence to show social media ban will protect children’s rights, says Commissioner
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  • AHOY THERE SKIPPER: LibDems demand answers on failing ferry fleet as summer season begins …
  • Steve Clarke signs new deal as Scotland manager through to 2030 World Cup

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Nicola Sturgeon said she and Murrell had separate bank accounts

Nicola Sturgeon said she and Murrell had separate bank accounts

‘This has been the worst week of my life, the former first minister of Scotland said Nicola Sturgeon said she was deceived and let down

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Health Board videos help ease anxiety about visit to the dentist

Health Board videos help ease anxiety about visit to the dentist

by Lucy Ashton The local NHS health board has created a series of videos to help ease any anxiety patients might feel when they visit

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Not enough evidence to show social media ban will protect children’s rights, says Commissioner

Not enough evidence to show social media ban will protect children’s rights, says Commissioner

by Democrat reporter A social media ban for under-16s would not be a proportionate, effective, or enforceable way to currently protect children’s rights, according to

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS: KIDS GO FREE ON STENA CAIRNRYAN TO BELFAST LINE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS: KIDS GO FREE ON STENA CAIRNRYAN TO BELFAST LINE

Hello Democrat readers,  we love making your family holidays even happier. Which is why we’ve extended this offer until 31 August! So, why not make

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AHOY THERE SKIPPER: LibDems demand answers on failing ferry fleet as summer season begins …

AHOY THERE SKIPPER: LibDems demand answers on failing ferry fleet as summer season begins …

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney is searching for a skipper’s hat to sport at Holyrood. And prove that he’s the man to take

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Steve Clarke signs new deal as Scotland manager through to 2030 World Cup

Steve Clarke signs new deal as Scotland manager through to 2030 World Cup

Clarke will remain as head coach beyond this summer’s tournament and have the chance to qualify for the next World Cup STV News is reporting

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Public want to know why Sturgeon wasn’t in the dock beside Murrell, says Findlay

Public want to know why Sturgeon wasn’t in the dock beside Murrell, says Findlay

Top of page caption: Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC Average readership figures from Microsoft today: 13.6 K likes and 11.3K visits by Bill Heaney Russell

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COUNCIL TAXPAYERS FACE HAVING TO PICK UP THE £44 MILLION TAB FOR BOWLING

COUNCIL TAXPAYERS FACE HAVING TO PICK UP THE £44 MILLION TAB FOR BOWLING

by Bill Heaney A project that started at no cost to West Dunbartonshire Council has now soared to over £40 million, which will have to

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