September 2, 2026 – THE DEMOCRAT

John Swinney ‘must come clean’ over £2 bus fare cap as not all companies signed up, say Labour

September 2, 2026 heaneymedia

The First Minister’s programme for government has flopped already, less than 24 hours after he announced it, as he faces letting down thousands of Scots

John Swinney ‘must come clean’ over £2 bus fare cap as not all companies signed up, say Labour

The First Minister’s programme for government has flopped already, less than 24 hours after he announced it, as he faces letting down thousands of Scots

‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi

Football The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Water’s public relations campaign to quieten the natives in Dumbarton has turned swiftly into a bucket of sewage, which has been

First Minister Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to two

John Swinney announced the plans during his programme for government 1 September 2026 by Glenn Campbell, Scotland political editor, and Catherine Lyst, BBC Scotland The First Minister has

BELLSMYRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Bellsmyre Development Trust We will be hosting our Christmas market on the 29th of November this year. If you would be interested in reserving a

West College Scotland: Are you ready to get into construction?

West College Scotland Ready to get into construction? Whether you’re starting from scratch or if you already have the foundations, we can help you. It’s

Fury as 3,000 Scots police officers unable to carry out frontline duties due to ‘modified’ roles

Police Scotland has 100 more officers on restricted duties than the entirety of the British Transport Police, says Rob Hay of the Association of Scottish

Kirk minister urges MSPs to channel great Scottish athletes and run with “endurance”

by CAMERON BROOKS AND BILL HEANEY A Church of Scotland minister has urged MSPs to look to two Scottish track legends for inspiration as the

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