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Day: February 24, 2026

WHEN ALEX SALMOND WAS CLEARED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING NINE WOMEN

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Glenn Campbell, Scotland political editor and Angus Cochrane , Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accused her predecessor Alex Salmond of pursuing “a bit of

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Lord Advocate told First Minister of Peter Murrell charge nearly a year ago …

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain’s wig may be on a shaky peg in the gown room of the Court of Session now it

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Health Board shares benefits of real Living Wage across Scotland

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is using its commitment to the real Living Wage and its status as an anchor organisation

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Scottish Government dismisses Flamingo Land appeal — but they haven’t gone away you know

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Plans for Flamingoland, the controversial tourist development at Balloch on the banks of Loch Lomond, have been rejected by the Scottish Government. But, like a

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Peter Mandelson arrest latest: Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement as peer is held by police

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

Ex-Labour peer faces questioning over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary by David Maddox, Athena Stavrou & Nicole Wootton-Cane in the Independent The

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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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Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

Vale of Leven History: Remnants of our industrial heritage.

This is the lade just downstream from the angling club. “Lade” is a Scottish word meaning a man made channel used to divert water to

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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Luisa Campbell, General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recently visited the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh to speak to members

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DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

DEATH NOTICE: PETER ADAM

John Kane Funeral Directors Peter Adam 2nd May 1950 – 24th October 2026 On behalf of the family, we have been asked to share details

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WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK

WHAT A FIREWORKS AND FUNFAIR NIGHT AT WHITECROOK Last night’s Family Funfair & Fireworks event at Whitecrook Park was absolutely AWESOME from start to finish!

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Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust

Vale of Leven Trust Your community. Your ideas. Your chance to get involved. Would you like to help make a difference in the Vale of

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DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

DENNY CIVIC THEATRE:

Last chance to buy tickets. Cast and Crew are looking forward to seeing you all. 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm TONIGHT.

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