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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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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail
  • Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards
  • Former MI6 spy takes Trump to Scottish court for £800,000 legal payout
  • Conservatives mark referendum anniversary by launching new campaign to tell separatists they’re not on ….
  • Man charged with culpable and reckless conduct in relation to use of a jet ski on Loch Lomond
  • Ten years in jail for sexual and violent abuse against three women

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Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail

Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail

Campaigners say there is no credible evidence against Jagtar Singh Johal By Katie Hunter,  BBC Scotland News 18 September 2026, The family of a Scottish

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Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards

Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards

Published 16 September 2026 by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Pupils at six West Dunbartonshire Schools have been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for their commitment

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Former MI6 spy takes Trump to Scottish court for £800,000 legal payout

Former MI6 spy takes Trump to Scottish court for £800,000 legal payout

Donald Trump was named in a hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court by Chris Clements, BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent 17 September 2026 A company founded

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Conservatives mark referendum anniversary by launching new campaign to tell separatists they’re not on ….

Conservatives mark referendum anniversary by launching new campaign to tell separatists they’re not on ….

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Conservatives today (Friday 18 September) marked the anniversary of the 2014 independence referendum by launching a new campaign against John

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Man charged with culpable and reckless conduct in relation to use of a jet ski on Loch Lomond

Man charged with culpable and reckless conduct in relation to use of a jet ski on Loch Lomond

by BILL HEANEY A man has been charged with culpable and reckless conduct following reports relating to the use of a jet ski on Loch

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Ten years in jail for sexual and violent abuse against three women

Ten years in jail for sexual and violent abuse against three women

by BILL HEANEY A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years for serious sexual and violent abuse against three women. Liam Scott, pictured right,

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Charles acted ‘like a lottery winner’ on night Diana died, claims new book by Earl Spencer

Charles acted ‘like a lottery winner’ on night Diana died, claims new book by Earl Spencer

Palace issues emotional statement saying ‘grief can cloud reason’ by Nicole Wootton-Cane, Jane Dalton & Alex Croft in The Independent Thursday 17 September 2026 17:11

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Tory leader Findlay tells Swinney to ‘move on’ and fix Scotland’s public services

Tory leader Findlay tells Swinney to ‘move on’ and fix Scotland’s public services

Thursday 17 September 2026 Russell Findlay, Union flag and Saltire, First Minister John Swinney, Irish flag and Saltire. by BILL HEANEY First Minister John Swinney

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