August 24, 2023 – THE DEMOCRAT

Tackling the attainment gap in Argyll and Bute

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

By Aileen MacLennan Argyll and Bute Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the poverty-related attainment gap in Argyll and Bute and to ensuring that

CURLING: Ice Rink could be saved from closure with new offer

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

Glasgow Ice Centre said 40 curling clubs use the rink. By Lucy Ashton An ice rink earmarked for closure could be saved by a bid

HOUSING: New agreement strengthens Council support for veterans

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has enhanced its support for veterans by designating two properties and associated support specifically for allocation to those who

SNP plunge £800,000 into the red while Peter Murrell still owed £60,000 and membership slumps

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

Humza Yousaf’s party suffered a tough 2022 finance wise as they slumped to a £800,000 deficit and membership numbers fell even more by 40,000 to

Shaping the future of education services in Helensburgh and Lomond

August 24, 2023 heaneymedia

24 August 2023 By Aileen Maclennan Councillors have approved plans to update the future shape of education services for children and young people in Argyll

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

SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

by Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun-packed programme of free and engaging activities over the school holidays. The Council’s “School Holidays

STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The sunny season always stirs the appetite for adventure. So, when the time comes for the big, summer escape, pack as much luggage into the

BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by Bill Heaney Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP Government’s plans

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