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Day: May 30, 2026

SNP CASH KEEPS ROLLING IN DESPITE THE PETER MURRELL SCANDAL

May 30, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter SNP supporters have increased donations to the party in the week after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband admitted to stealing money to fund his spending

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SPORT: Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him

May 30, 2026 heaneymedia

Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot one year after the club won the Premier League title. by Andy Hunter in The Irish Times Liverpool have sacked

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CHILDCARE: parents and carers are wrestling every day with the joys and challenges of raising children

May 30, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Early learning and childcare professionals were praised to the high heavens in the Scottish Parliament this week by Màiri McAllan, the SNP

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Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven

May 30, 2026 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton Pupils from schools across the Vale of Leven will put their vision for their community’s future on display at a range of

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK
  • Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton
  • Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says
  • POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary
  • Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

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City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that

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Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton

by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost  140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to

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Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says

Israeli military carried out a wave of deadly strikes in Lebanon on Friday after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were cancelled U.S. President Donald Trump says

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POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.

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Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

by Democrat reporter Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in an open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital

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Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony 

This week in Parliament   Scottish Parliament’s Opening Ceremony  It was announced that Their Majesties The King and Queen will join MSPs at the official

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DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON REPLACEMENT HEALTH CENTRE

by Democrat reporter Dumbarton Health Centre is recognised as a priority within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde primary care estate, Scotland’s new Deputy First

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