September 24, 2022 – THE DEMOCRAT

LIB DEMS write to First Minister for answers on SNP sewage scandal

September 24, 2022 heaneymedia

Raw sewage washed up on Ganavan Sands, one of Scotland’s most popular beaches, at Oban in Argyll. Pictures by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader

MINI BUDGET: Chancellor announces new Growth Plan ‘with biggest package of tax cuts in generations’

September 24, 2022 heaneymedia

Chancellor unveils new growth plan, tackling energy costs to bring down inflation, backing business and helping households. Corporation tax rise cancelled, keeping it at 19%

MARY’S MEALS: ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW

September 24, 2022 heaneymedia

Visit our online shop for Christmas cards and more For most folk, the summer holidays are over, the leaves on the trees are turning orange,

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page;

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

Holiday warning: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere else over the summer are being warned

Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Last updated Jul 2nd, 2026 at 16:36 STV News is reporting that four people have been arrested after police and immigration officers targeted dozens of

MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT

by Bill Heaney Balloch resident Kevin Osborne had the opportunity to meet the King as part of celebrations to mark the official opening of the

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