THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

NATIONAL NEWS AND OPINION FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

September 8, 2019

Why do some whisky companies come to mind here?

COUNCIL RECEIVES MAJOR RECOGNITION

September 8, 2019

West Dunbartonshire Council has received the highest award for their commitment in supporting employees connected to the armed forces and their families. … More COUNCIL RECEIVES MAJOR RECOGNITION

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY

September 8, 2019

Democracy is being left to die in Dumbarton’s diversity meadows Martin Rooney, Clearing the Havoc “jungle” and the not fit for purpose Burgh Hall. Martin Rooney, who is a hard working Labour councillor, accused me recently of being too tough on the SNP administration in West Dunbartonshire Council. That’s a bit like Jeremy Corbyn asking … More NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY

Bosnian veteran rows final mile on Caledonian Canal

September 8, 2019

John Baillie raising funds for Erskine in the North of Scotland. By Judith Haw Army Veteran John Baillie will hit his amazing One Million Metre target by taking to the water on a Hudson canoe. John, aged 77, who hails from Durness in Sutherland and now lives in Inverness, has been clocking up the miles … More Bosnian veteran rows final mile on Caledonian Canal

FM SAYS SHE WON’T CALL THE POLICE – NOT YET ANYWAY

He referred to a freedom of information request for a copy of the written briefings the first minister received from clinical experts on Scotland’s preparation and planning for Covid-19 between 24 January and 9 March.

WHAT ROLE DO JOURNALISTS PLAY IN COMMUNITY?

But the adherence to conventional wisdom, of what we *should* think about something, of what we *should* consider important in life, has for too long damaged journalism, especially local journalism.

GUIDELINES THERE TO KEEP US SAFE. IGNORING THEM WILL COST LIVES

Jackie Baillie has contacted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to ask that she reinforces the guidelines and tells people to not travel more than 5 miles for leisure and exercise.

OUT OF HOURS SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

As part of a planned series of “improvements” to urgent primary care services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has introduced a new appointments system within its GP out-of-hours service on a permanent basis.

FIRST MINISTER LET DOWN BY PEOPLE WHO FLOUTED THE LOCKDOWN LAWS

Ignorance is no excuse in law. The “I didnae know” brigade, who caused the scandal of police having to break up 797 gatherings in breach of the just-eased coronavirus lockdown laws at the weekend, will be in real trouble if they venture out again today (Monday).

RE-OPENING MUST PUT TEACHERS ON THEIR GUARD

An effective cleaning regime to clean schools at least once a day with training and resources to carry out effective ‘deep cleans’. At present, Councils across the the country are unable to achieve this because of years of budget cuts.

OPINION BY KEVIN MAGUIRE OF THE DAILY MIRROR

Disloyalty is the Tories secret weapon and a prominent blue MP told me his party wouldn’t hesitate to send Johnson to sleep with the fishes, a fate suffered by Theresa May and even Margaret Thatcher, if a switch at the top allowed the Cons to pose as a fresh party running against itself.

LOCKDOWN LIFTED WITH THIS LOAD OF RUBBISH

But that’s what happens when you put the person in charge of the Communications in charge of the Bins. Or the other way round.