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Day: June 3, 2026

Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP ‘objectives’

June 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland More than £660,000 raised by the SNP for an independence referendum campaign has been used on the

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IT’S TIME JOURNALISTS PUT SPIN DOCTORS IN THEIR PLACE

June 3, 2026 heaneymedia

Former Dumbarton-based reporter Eric Wishart discusses the mistreatment of journalists. by Democrat reporter The importance of solidarity among journalists was a key theme in the

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PRINCE WILLIAM TOURS FASLANE AND MEETS MILITARY FAMILIES IN HELENSBURGH

June 3, 2026 heaneymedia

Rhu Bay The Prince of Wales visited HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane and met the military community at Helensburgh yesterday afternoon. Travelling under his

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Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament …

June 3, 2026 heaneymedia

When West Dunbartonshire Council imposed the budget cuts they were required to make on the instructions of the SNP government, did they realise they were

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GLASTONBURY STAR AINSLEY HAMILL RETURNS HOME FOR INTIMATE RHU CHURCH CONCERT

GLASTONBURY STAR AINSLEY HAMILL RETURNS HOME FOR INTIMATE RHU CHURCH CONCERT

Cardross-born singer-songwriter and former Hermitage Academy pupil Ainsley Hamill is returning home for an exclusive, intimate afternoon of live music at the historic Rhu Church.

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West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage: DAFFODIL BULB PLANTING

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage: DAFFODIL BULB PLANTING

DAFFODIL BULB PLANTING SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 11 AM – 12NOONDo you have a spare hour on Saturday? We are remembering local author Agnes Owens on

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FRESH SEAFOOD DELIGHTS: Wicker & Wine Helensburgh

FRESH SEAFOOD DELIGHTS: Wicker & Wine Helensburgh

Wicker & Wine Helensburgh  

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CLAY PLAY AT VALE LIBRARY TODAY (WEDNESDAY)

CLAY PLAY AT VALE LIBRARY TODAY (WEDNESDAY)

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VALE ACADEMY: Scouting success in the Explorer Belt ultimate challenge of self-reliance and adventure

VALE ACADEMY: Scouting success in the Explorer Belt ultimate challenge of self-reliance and adventure

Vale of Leven Academy Well done to S6 pupils Stuart, Findlay and Daniel for successfully completing the Explorer Belt challenge and pushing themselves physically and

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PAWN QUIZ NIGHT IN ALEXANDRIA TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY)

PAWN QUIZ NIGHT IN ALEXANDRIA TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY)

The Pawn Tickets are selling fast for this year’s Halloween Quiz—get in quick before they’re gone!  Join Gayle Telfer-Stevens for a night of questions, cackles

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TULLOCHAN FREE FAMILY FUN DAY IN DUMBARTON, ALEXANDRIA AND BONHILL

TULLOCHAN FREE FAMILY FUN DAY IN DUMBARTON, ALEXANDRIA AND BONHILL

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY  Looking for something fun to do with the family this November? Join us at YSortIt West Dunbartonshire Bonhill for a day

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DUMBARTON’S NEW LIBRARY OPENS OFFICIALLY ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 16

DUMBARTON’S NEW LIBRARY OPENS OFFICIALLY ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 16
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