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Day: May 16, 2026

First Minister praises the important role of the Church of Scotland during a visit to the General Assembly

May 16, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney The First Minister attended the second day of the Church’s annual gathering in Edinburgh and met the new Moderator of the General

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Smiling faces and tasty baking at Gartocharn’s Millennium Hall …

May 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Take part in Scotland’s brand new hike. Beat the Three Lochs and help fund end-of-life care.  

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Have you been following Craig’s journey from Ardardan to the World Cup?

May 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom Have you been following Craig’s journey? We can’t quite believe what @craigferguson_1 is achieving with every step. Craig

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POLICE DEAL WITH DISORDER AFTER CELTIC TAKE THE LEAGUE TITLE BY BEATING HEARTS

May 16, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland is still dealing with disorder from the Celtic v Hearts football match in the Trongate area of Glasgow. Significant numbers

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY
  • Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …
  • £2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP
  • HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE
  • Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …
  • Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

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MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY

MEMORY LANE: OUR OWN LOCAL HERO ON D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY

A tribute to Brigadier Alastair Pearson, of Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire, on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Alastair Pearson was one of the longest-serving wartime members

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Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …

Summer of Sport funding in West Dunbartonshire to help widen participation …

West Dunbartonshire Council refuse to tell The Dumbarton Democrat who is in this photograph.  05 June 2026 by Lucy Ashton Young people across West Dunbartonshire

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£2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP

£2 BUS FARE CAP COULD SOON BE INTRODUCED NATIONWIDE, SAY GREENS AND SNP

by Bill Heaney Bus passengers across Scotland are saving a fortune thanks to the £2 bus fare cap introduced in the Highlands and Islands. The

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HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE

HRH PRINCE WILLIAM JOINS ROYAL NAVY TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF SUBMARINE SERVICE

Friday, 5th June 2026 HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince William joined Royal Navy submariners and their families this week to help mark the 125th anniversary of the

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …

Scotland captain Andy Robertson signs for Spurs  …

The 32-year-old will join the Premier League side on July 1 once his contract at Liverpool expires by Democrat reporter Scotland captain Andy Robertson has

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Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

Mystery £625,000 donation boosts Mackintosh conservation project

The National Trust for Scotland said the funds will go towards Hill House in Helensburgh. by Democrat reporter An anonymous donation of £625,000 has boosted

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QEII Hospital staff say maternity ward is ‘unsafe’ as inspectors criticise delays

QEII Hospital staff say maternity ward is ‘unsafe’ as inspectors criticise delays

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been ordered to make improvements by Susie Forrest Scotland health producer BBC Scotland Staff at Scotland’s biggest hospital described

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MINISTER ASKED TO CLEAR UP IGNORANCE AROUND SENTENCING IN COURTS

MINISTER ASKED TO CLEAR UP IGNORANCE AROUND SENTENCING IN COURTS

Justice Minister Neil Gray, Barlinnie Prison, Polmont YOI and Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr. by Bill Heaney When judges hand down a sentence in court, most

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