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Day: March 9, 2026

PAM GOSAL MSP: SAN TV Community Awards are the first in Scotland

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Pam Gosal MSP says she was delighted to speak and present awards at the SAN TV Community Awards, which are the first in Scotland, dedicated

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Iran-US war latest: Iranian ballistic missile shot down in Nato airspace

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Israel accused of using white phosphorous by Democrat reporter Nato has shot down an Iranian ballistic missile in the alliance’s airspace on Monday, Turkey’s defence

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Copper spaniel Mac is top dog at Crufts

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton A hero police dog who saved a man’s life has been presented with an award at Crufts Dog Show. Police Dog Mac

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COUNCIL REFUSE TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Glasgow has seen an increase in baby birth registrations from parents living outside city which has come after the council introduced registration

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HISTORY: Cheapside Street fire, Glasgow | 28th March 1960

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

Last night’s spectacular blaze in Glasgow’s Union Street brought back memories for many people in the West of Scotland. This devastating blaze at a whisky

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HISTORIC CITY CENTRE BUILDINGS DESTROYED BY SPECTACULAR INFERNO

March 9, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Firefighters are still tackling a major blaze next to Glasgow Central Station, which is closed until further notice. The alarm was raised

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  • US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says
  • BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY
  • HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
  • SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES
  • STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain
  • ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

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ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond  Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

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LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond  It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

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IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch     We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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