February 22, 2023 – THE DEMOCRAT

ENVIRONMENT: Beaver-friendly brash removed from Aber Burn over salmon fears

February 22, 2023 heaneymedia

Atlantic salmon in the River Endrick. Picture by Stewart Cunningham RSPB ordered to remove brash from water preventing Atlantic salmon from migrating to spawn By

HEALTH: SNP FAILURE UNDERMINING CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME, WARNS BAILLIE

February 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Jackie Baillie has warned that government failure is undermining vital cancer screening programmes, as a new report reveals vast health inequalities and

SNP LEADERSHIP: ‘Mudslinging’ over leadership candidates’ religious views must end, says Ash Regan

February 22, 2023 heaneymedia

Former community safety minister appeals for ‘calm’ amid row over the religious views of SNP leadership candidates By Lucy Ashton Ash Regan has appealed for

NOTEBOOK: LIFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE IS NEVER ENDING SEASON OF LENT

February 22, 2023 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY Wednesday, March 1, is an important day at West Dunbartonshire Council, where the chief officials will present to councillors – the

Homeless deaths emergency a reflection of failed policies

By Lucy Ashton Responding to new figures that an estimated 244 people died while homeless in 2022, with drug misuse accounting for over a third

NHS CRISIS CONTINUES AS MATHESON CASE RUMBLES ON

By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has called again today for Health Secretary Michael Matheson to go as NHS waiting lists hit another record high. By

CAROLINE GLACHAN MURDER TRIAL IN THE HIGH COURT

Caroline Glachan was found dead in the River Leven, Renton, Dunbartonshire on August 25, 1996. By Democrat reporter A Bonhill teenager found dead 27 years

FOOTBALL: Put the names faces of these young players

Local football history A picture from Bill Adam. Main Street Primary School. Russell Cup winners 1961. Back row: Mr Crichton (janitor / team manager), Peter

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: SCROOGE DOESN’T HAVE A LOOK IN AT THE COUNCIL

By Bill Heaney Christmas in the Poorhouse. That is the prospect for 2023 for the residents of West Dunbartonshire. Local people are fizzing at the

Helensburgh Community Hub WINTER FESTIVAL

Helensburgh Community Hub Join us on the Winter Festival weekend for some festive fun! On Saturday 9th from 10am-1pm we will have supercheap stocking filler

SHOPPING: Loch Lomond Shores night market

Loch Lomond Shores Get ready for Christmas! The SHS Events Night Market at Loch Lomond Shores returns on the 23rd November and 7th December. Lots

Lomond Radio: FUND-RAISER FOR Beatson Cancer Charity

Lomond Radio November Would you like to GO along to their Fundraiser on Saturday 9th December? They’ve got a limited number of tickets remaining and

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