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Day: February 20, 2026

THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT IS ALIVE AND KICKING

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

Don’t believe all you read in the newspapers. Some of us journalists don’t even believe what we write in them. That is not so remarkable

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DUMBARTON MSP BAILLIE COMMITS TO ENHANCED KNIFE SAFETY MEASURES

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney MSP Jackie Baillie has pledged that a Scottish Labour government will tackle rising violence on Scotland’s streets by getting tough on the

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Appeal to trace missing hill walker, Brian Mcgillicuddy

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

Officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 64-year-old man hill walking in the Fort William area of the Highlands. Brian

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WORLD AFFAIRS: TRUMP TAKES ON ROLE OF MR TEN PER CENT

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter Pesident Donald Trump has said the US administration will impose an immediate 10 per cent global tariff, “over and above normal tariffs

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SECRET SCOTLAND: BASIC DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS ARE BEING DENIED IN DUNBARTONSHIRE

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain and Conservative leader Russell Findlay. Dumbarton Notebook by Bill Heaney On 19 January, John Swinney received a

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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE: Linguistic diversity expanding rapidly across all 32 local authorities

February 20, 2026 heaneymedia

by Charlotte Morris A major new research report, Multilingualism and New Scots Refugee Integration, combining findings from two expert roundtables and contributions from leading scholars, educators,

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  • 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?

Previously: THE DEMOCRAT

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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