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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • SARWAR: TOMORROW VOTE TO REJECT REFORM, BEAT SNP & CHANGE SCOTLAND
  • ELECTION: When is bullshit real bullshit?
  • THIS THURSDAY VOTE TO SAVE OUR NHS – DUMBARTON CANDIDATE BAILLIE COMMENTS ON HEALTH STATS
  • Thanking midwives as over 13,000 babies are born in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • HEARTBROKEN COUNCIL CARE WORKERS ARE HANDING IN THEIR NOTICE TO QUIT
  • UNION ACCUSES CARE BOSSES OF “FIRE AND REHIRE”

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SARWAR: TOMORROW VOTE TO REJECT REFORM, BEAT SNP & CHANGE SCOTLAND

SARWAR: TOMORROW VOTE TO REJECT REFORM, BEAT SNP & CHANGE SCOTLAND

Speaking before Scottish Labour’s eve of poll rally, Anas Sarwar, right,  has called on Scots to vote for change, reject Reform and beat the SNP. 

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ELECTION: When is bullshit real bullshit?

ELECTION: When is bullshit real bullshit?

It may be comforting to assert that one’s political enemies are bullshitters but one can’t help wondering whether this assertion is itself a piece of

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THIS THURSDAY VOTE TO SAVE OUR NHS – DUMBARTON CANDIDATE BAILLIE COMMENTS ON HEALTH STATS

THIS THURSDAY VOTE TO SAVE OUR NHS – DUMBARTON CANDIDATE BAILLIE COMMENTS ON HEALTH STATS

Dame Jackie Baillie pictured with members of her Labour campaign team in Dumbarton. by Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has warned that “John Swinney and the

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Thanking midwives as over 13,000 babies are born in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Thanking midwives as over 13,000 babies are born in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

by Bill Heaney Midwives across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are being thanked this International Day of the Midwife (Tuesday 5 May 2026) for the

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HEARTBROKEN COUNCIL CARE WORKERS ARE HANDING IN THEIR NOTICE TO QUIT

HEARTBROKEN COUNCIL CARE WORKERS ARE HANDING IN THEIR NOTICE TO QUIT

5 May 2026 ‘IT IS HARD TO FIND THE WORDS. IT BREAKS MY HEART’ West Dunbartonshire home carers on devastating rota changes  Home care workers

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UNION ACCUSES CARE BOSSES OF “FIRE AND REHIRE”

UNION ACCUSES CARE BOSSES OF “FIRE AND REHIRE”

GMB: Home care upheaval is being driven through in defiance of councillors  by Bill Heaney Social care bosses in Dumbarton are driving ahead with plans

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GULF WAR: UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile and drone attacks

GULF WAR: UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile and drone attacks

Tensions rise in the Middle East over shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looks on as Chairman of

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Fresh energy, ambition, and a determination to ensure our area gets the attention it merits

Fresh energy, ambition, and a determination to ensure our area gets the attention it merits

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton I’m incredibly honoured to be the SNP candidate for the Dumbarton Constituency. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of serving

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