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Day: August 19, 2026

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: Residents concerned about the “nightmare” bin restructure launch a campaign urging the council to act — and act now. 

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY The bins … the bins … my seat on West Dunbartonshire Council for the bins.  That will be the response of our

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Church leaders welcome new £1million listed buildings repair fund

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, with his wife, Fiona, and Rt Rev John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley. by BILL HEANEY

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Scottish Labour leadership contenders to face off in Scotland Tonight hustings

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

STV political editor Colin Mackay will moderate debate between Michael Marra and Joe Fagan Scottish Labour leadership contenders Michael Marra and Joe Fagan will face

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FARMING: First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

The potentially fatal bluetongue virus has been recorded on four farms in Scotland. by BILL HEANEY The first case of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus

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CATASTROPHIC: LOCH LOMOND GRADING CLASSED AS ‘POOR’ FOR SCOTLAND’S SALMON RIVERS IN 2027

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

A dinghy on the shore at Inchcailloch with The Cobbler high above Arrochar. by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government has proposed that 123 out of

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East Dunbartonshire MSP signs open letter backing local journalism

August 19, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter The Scottish Government is being urged to introduce a range of measures, including a dedicated fund, to support local journalism and in

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NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

Joan Macdonald tells us the NUJ in Glasgow has limited places available on courses taking place in the next couple of weeks via Zoom. Feature

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Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

by Ruth Gledhill 30 September 2026, The Tablet Sarah Sands, chief executive of Hymns Ancient and Modern, delivers the Religion Media Centre annual lecture at

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What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

by Lucy Ashton Following his first speech at the Labour Party conference as PM yesterday, Andy Burnham was interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

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Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Orange Order says it had ‘very positive and constructive meeting’ with NI Secretary Bryant The standoff in Portadown has entered a third day despite efforts

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Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

by BILL HEANEY Following confirmation that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured

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£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today Funding will be allocated on a

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POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.  The campaign ran from

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Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

New dry docks will significantly enhance capacity at the Faslane naval base in the Gareloch. 28 September 2026 Orders for three floating dry docks, worth

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