May 15, 2022 – THE DEMOCRAT

NOTEBOOK: CAN THE NEWLY-ELECTED LABOUR COUNCIL SAVE THE SONS?

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Now that we have a new council controlled by the Scottish Labour Party in office at West Dunbartonshire Council, what changes for

POLICE: Missing Person Appeal – Neil Skinner

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Police in Argyll and Bute are appealing for information to trace a 72 year old man reported missing from the Bridge of Orchy area. Neil

HEALTH: Events mark International Nurses’ Day across Greater Glasgow and Clyde

May 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Staff from across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have been celebrating International Nurses’ Day with a series of events across our hospitals and

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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