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Day: August 1, 2026

GAMES FOR A LAUGH — ROYALS ENJOY A HAPPY DAY OUT AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

The Prince and Princess of Wales have brought their three children to watch some of the final sporting events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,

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HELENSBURGH WHISKY FESTIVAL IS DRAM CLOSE TO HAPPENING

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY National and local Scotch whisky distillers will be taking part in the Lomond and Clyde Whisky Festival, which will be returning to

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RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FLIES THE FLAG FOR RENTON

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter Pupils at Riverside School are celebrating after scooping three national awards. The school, which only opened August last year, was awarded a

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Aamer Anwar blasts Reform MSP for taking his words out of context

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

Pictured above: Police officers hold back a protester at Glasgow Green. Leading lawyer calls Thomas Kerr a ‘snowflake’ and challenges him to suspend Reform politicians

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Good riddance to the Free Market, says Andy Burnham

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

by Tablet feature writer Commentators are finding it hard to place Andy Burnham on the left or right of Labour’s political spectrum. His announcement that

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ERSKINE BRIDGE: FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE INFORMATION

August 1, 2026 heaneymedia

Amey South West Trunk Roads FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE  Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the southbound A898 Erskine Bridge from

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POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

POLICE SCOTLAND: Independent legal panels should examine all cases of gross misconduct regardless of rank

By Marion Scott in The Sunday Post November 8, 2026 David Kennedy, Police Federation, Pauline McNeill, Labour Justice spokesperson, and Neil Gray, Justice Secretary. The

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Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church

Cardross Parish Church This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and our service will begin outside at the War Memorial at 10.45 am for the laying of

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: COLLECTORS AND RUGBY FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

Rhu Bay Some familiar faces from our local area are attending tonight’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  Keep

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HELENSBURGH
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FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, SO WE COULD LIVE OURS

HONOURING RHU’S PAST – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE  We are incredibly grateful to regular contributor and maritime enthusiast George Rankin for sharing this deeply moving piece

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Lomond School This morning, we came together to mark our annual Remembrance Assembly. We heard from Mr Fleming about the importance of music in commemoration

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LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

LEST WE FORGET: Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire

Remembrance Sunday 2026 Services Across West Dunbartonshire On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across West Dunbartonshire will gather to remember and honour those who served

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