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Day: March 3, 2026

MPs’ pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April …

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

The BBC is reporting that MPs’ basic salary will rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April, Westminster’s expenses watchdog has said. The Independent

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Deep concern about future of historic churches after Government stops grants

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Christian leaders have expressed deep concern about the future of historic churches across Scotland due to the abrupt closure of a crucial

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US and Israel continue assault on Iran as war spreads across the Gulf …

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

Keith Duggan Washington Correspondent of the Irish Times Fears of a protracted and complex war deepened as missile strikes were exchanged by countries across the

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LolliTrollie launches at the Royal Hospital for Children …

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

  The Royal Hospital for Children  is proud to be among the first hospitals in Scotland to introduce the LolliTrollie, a vibrant mobile entertainment and

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ALBA PARTY EXPENSES: QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ASKED ABOUT ELECTION IN MAY

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter The now cash-strapped Alba Party spent £50,000 on flights for Alex Salmond and other senior figures in just two years, a party

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CARERS PROTEST DEMONSTRATION ON WEDNESDAY AT 3.30PM IN CHURCH STREET

March 3, 2026 heaneymedia

Here is a list of all the CUTS being considered by West Dunbartonshire Council at their meeting at 4pm on Wednesday. Two Labour councillors resigned

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  • Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …
  • Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …
  • Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …
  • Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot
  • Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform
  • Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

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Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …

Nicola Sturgeon denied that there was anything untoward in the SNP’s finances …

by Bill Heaney How long should Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband, Peter Murrell, spend in jail for embezzling the SNP independence campaign funds of over £400,000? The

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Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …

Naval officer on trial for Faslane rape and sexually assaulting another colleague aboard submarine …

by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy petty officer accused of raping a female colleague at Faslane is also alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman

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Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …

Arrochar torpedo station could become holiday village …

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority The torpedo station has been unused since the 1980s by Bill Heaney A derelict torpedo testing station

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Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker, who had a suspected snake bite at the Whangie, rushed to  hospital  by Lucy Ashton A holiday weekend walker is in hospital after being

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Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Bill Heaney Conservative leader Russell Findlay, Nicola Sturgeon, and ex-husband Peter Murrell. by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives are today

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Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

by Lucy Ashton NHSGGC colleagues came together to recognise outstanding contributions from students and clinical teams to research at this year’s St Mungo’s Awards at

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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

by Lucy Ashton Almost two-thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online, in responses to

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