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Day: May 11, 2026

Disruption to the disposal of sofas and soft furnishings … and Reform’s big fan boob

May 11, 2026 heaneymedia

Dumbarton Notebook by Bill Heaney Three chairs for the Council — and a couple of sofas thrown in, or more likely thrown out along with

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Trump says Iran’s response to US proposal to end war is ‘totally unacceptable’

May 11, 2026 heaneymedia

US has proposed an end to fighting before talks on  Iran’s nuclear programme ‘I don’t like ​it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,’ US President Donald Trump wrote

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Regional list MSPs include Dumbarton man David Smith

May 11, 2026 heaneymedia

A selection of List MSPs who will sit at Holyrood– Malcolm Offord, Reform UK;  Russell Findlay, Conservative; David Smith, Reform UK; Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour;

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ELECTION: JACKIE BAILLIE IN SEVENTH HEAVEN AS SHE WINS DUMBARTON (UPDATED)

May 11, 2026 heaneymedia

And Marie McNair keeps the SNP happy in Clydebank … by Bill Heaney Jackie Baillie was in seventh heaven. The tears Jackie had shed a

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  • MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS
  • CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland
  • HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters
  • LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.
  • We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

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POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston following Scotland’s opening World Cup match: “I want to recognise the conduct of football fans across the country

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MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have today (Sunday) outlined 13 of the key questions that an inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal should answer.  

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CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

by Democrat reporters BBC Scotland is reporting that an anti-racism rally in Glasgow has been disrupted by a masked group following violence in the city

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

4 AM STOP PRESS: WE HAVE A VICTORY. SCOTLAND BEAT HAITI 1-0. GOAL SCORER JOHN MCGINN FROM WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE. Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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