SNP cavemen who are bringing their party into disrepute That meeting the SNP claim they knew nothing about, the advertisement for it, Cllr Jonathan McColl, who went into hiding and refused to turn up and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Pictures by Bill Heaney By Bill Heaney It has been said, in jest I suspect, that … More IT’S TIME FOR THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SNP

By Democrat reporter Dumbarton and Lomond MSP, Jackie Baillie, has backed Citizens Advice Scotland’s Scams Awareness Campaign. The Citizens Advice network, which has seen an increase in people seeking advice on reporting scams over the last year, has launched the campaign in a bid to equip people with the skills they need to spot scams, … More CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND’S SCAMS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 

Since the SNP members of West Dunbartonshire Council were not present at last week’s meeting organised by the Save Loch Lomond group in Alexandria North Parish Church, it would be no bad thing if they were to read this. There were many contributions such as this one from NICK KEMPE, OF PARKSWATCH SCOTLAND. It may … More DEMOCRACY AND THE PLANNING SYSTEM

As Scotland marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament, it’s clear we need leaders who recognise the immense possibilities and rich potential of devolution outside of the constitutional debate, writes Brian Wilson … More BRIAN WILSON’S COLUMN

And I can’t say I am delighted at being in such good company as the members of the public who were once again locked out of the council’s monthly meeting in Dumbarton on Wednesday. I feel sorry for them. … More BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK