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Day: June 16, 2026

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

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Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

June 16, 2026 heaneymedia

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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  • WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS
  • NO ACTION SINCE GRENFELL MEANS WORK HAS CEASED ON CLADDING
  • Digital culture is causing widespread harm to children and childhood
  • PUDSEY BEAR SAILED INTO RHU FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
  • PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS STUCK IN HOSPITAL FOR YEARS ON END
  • Liv Dawn at The Helix Park and the Kelpies.

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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? WDC CARERS VOTE ON STRIKES OVER ‘HARSH AND UNFAIR’ ROTAS

Industrial action looms in frontline care as GMB Scotland ballots members by Bill Heaney Home care workers in West Dunbartonshire will vote on strikes after

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NO ACTION SINCE GRENFELL MEANS WORK HAS CEASED ON CLADDING

NO ACTION SINCE GRENFELL MEANS WORK HAS CEASED ON CLADDING

by Bill Heaney At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP challenged John Swinney over the SNP’s miserable progress in tackling dangerous

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Digital culture is causing widespread harm to children and childhood

Digital culture is causing widespread harm to children and childhood

by Bill Heaney The UK Government’s move to restrict social media for under 16s and tackle live streaming and stranger contact is a welcome indication

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PUDSEY BEAR SAILED INTO RHU FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

PUDSEY BEAR SAILED INTO RHU FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

The iconic mascot of BBC Children in Need, has embarked on his first-ever round-Britain voyage this summer, and Rhu was amongst the stops on an

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PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS STUCK IN HOSPITAL FOR YEARS ON END

PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS STUCK IN HOSPITAL FOR YEARS ON END

by Bill Heaney People with learning disabilities and complex needs are being “abandoned”, Scottish Labour has warned, as hospital waits of over six years are

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Liv Dawn at The Helix Park and the Kelpies.

Liv Dawn at The Helix Park and the Kelpies.

Liv Dawn at The Helix Park and the Kelpies WOWEE, we had such a fun time supporting The Kooks at Helix Park. Plus, the sun was

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Community Council Elections

Community Council Elections

Please stand for your community council Community councillors represent their community in lots of different ways. They are consulted by the Council and they can

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

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