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Day: September 20, 2026

‘It might be time to wrap it up’ – O’Neill ponders Celtic future after defeat

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

by Kheredine Idessane BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park He delivered a double few thought possible last season when the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup

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Is Scotland’s whisky industry on the rocks?

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

Job cuts, falling sales and growing competition have put pressure on the country’s most famous export Scotch whisky remains one of Scotland’s most important exports,

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Scotland’s National Book Awards – Fiction Book of the Year

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

Luath Press CAT WUMMAN by Gerda Stevenson has been longlisted for the 2026 Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards – Fiction Book of the Year. This

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Council ban is a threat to everyone who believes in one of the core foundation principles of a democracy- their right to know what their government [at every level] is doing.

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

National Press Club One can only hope that West Dunbartonshire Council and its Communications Officer Amanda Graham have been paying attention to internet postings like

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The President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visits the National Library of Scotland and GAA

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

National Library of Scotland and GAA Ba phribhléid dúinn fáilte a chur roimh Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, chuig Leabharlann Náisiúnta na hAlban inniu. It

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Man charged after ‘attack on police and medical staff’ at Celtic Park during during derby at Parkhead

September 20, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter A man has been arrested and charged after an alleged attack on medical staff and police at the Celtic V Rangers match

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Scot Lib Dem Highland MSPs write to government over council plans
  • Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks
  • REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN: Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on
  • PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come
  • Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail
  • ‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition

Previously: THE DEMOCRAT

Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks

Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks

Orange men on parade – but it’s still no go for them at Garvachy Road in Portadown. 28 September 2026 Updated 1 hour ago The

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REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN: Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on

REPORTS FROM STORMONT AND PORTADOWN:  Garvaghy Road residents seek ‘international mediator’ as protest goes on and on

Orange Order members hold ‘constructive’ meeting with NI Secretary Bryant Garvaghy residents meet Bryant, seeking international mediator in dispute Orange Order maintains presence at Drumcree

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PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come

PAIN AT THE PUMPS: Diesel prices hit a record high – with warning of worse to come

The cost of filling up an average family car is now almost £110 – £31 more than it was at the start of the US-Iran

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Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail

Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail

Monday 28 September 2026 15:55 BST The suspects, who are all British nationals from London, will remain under police investigation by Holly Evans in The

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‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition

‘More will turn up’ – Work by Scottish artists unearthed for homecoming exhibition

Above: The Two Roberts – Colquhoun and MacBryde – were the hottest thing in British art for a short period of time. by Pauline McLean, 

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LABOUR AND LIBDEM MSPS SANGSTER AND DUNLOP RESPOND TO EMPOWERING SCHOOLS REPORT

LABOUR AND LIBDEM MSPS SANGSTER AND DUNLOP RESPOND TO EMPOWERING SCHOOLS REPORT

by BILL HEANEY  Scottish Labour has warned against “rushed” reforms being “snuck in through the back door” as it calls for education to be a

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Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, warn Police Scotland

Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, warn Police Scotland

28 September 2026 A new digital advert calls on men to be role models to help counter the toxic social media manosphere and reduce violence

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Greens call on Scottish government for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland

Greens call on Scottish government for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland

Scottish Greens previously wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to raise concerns Church at Drumcree – starting point for the planned Orange Procession. by

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