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Day: September 14, 2026

PRIMARY SCHOOL ART AND MUSIC “GUTTED” BY SNP, SAYS SANGSTER

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of “hollow rhetoric” on the arts as new analysis shows the number of art and music

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Oasis announce huge Celtic Park gig that will kick off 2027 

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

Oasis have confirmed they will play five nights at Celtic Park next summer Oasis have confirmed they will return to Scotland next year. Oasis have

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Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at Woman’s Guild annual gathering

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

The Guild Annual Gathering at Perth North Church. It was a great day out with many guild members from around the country attending and many

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GLENCAIRN HOUSE PICTURED FROM THE AIR ABOVE HIGH STREET, DUMBARTON

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Community    Pics by Pedro Dumbarton’s oldest building – the 403-year-old Glencairn House, which will soon become the town’s library.

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STENA LINE ANTICIPATES A PEACEFUL AUTUMN IN NORTHERN IRELAND

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

Hello, it’s school season again!  If you like to get away from it all when you book your getaways, early autumn with Stena Line is

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Peter Murrell faces paying the SNP an extra £130k in proceeds of crime hearing due to inflation

September 14, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband was jailed for more than five years in June after he admitted stealing a total of £400,310.65 from the SNP

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HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

An addict administering illegal drugs to himself  in the Thistle consumption centre which John Swinney says has saved lives. by BILL HEANEY Just attending meetings

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Around 240 dogs from across Scotland took the plunge at Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool, including some from Helensburgh and Rhu, for the big splash. The

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Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland This isn’t a “visitor levy”; it’s a tax on all local people

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WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

A NEW SEASON CALLS FOR A NEW MENU Our new Autumn Menu is arriving at Castle Isle this weekend – and there’s one addition we

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Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer has marked 80 years since it was first launched on Glasgow’s River Kelvin. The Waverley passed through London’s Tower

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Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Robert MacIntyre expressed his frustration at the use of drones at the Dunhill Links Championship by Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter 1 October

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Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are

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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of

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