May 22, 2024 – THE DEMOCRAT

A TIME FOR CHANGE: GENERAL ELECTION CALLED FOR JULY 4.

May 22, 2024 heaneymedia

EDITORIAL, May 22, 2024 A general election has finally been called. It will take place on July 4. If the polls are to be believed,

LAURA ASKS PARLIAMENT TO PROTECT PROVENANCE OF SCOTCH WHISKY

by BILL HEANEY The Scotch Whisky Association has said that it is profoundly concerned by the Labour Government’s decision to give a geographic indicator for

Offord brands independence debate a ‘stunt’ as he walks out of the Holyrood chamber

by BILL HEANEY Reform UK’s Scotland leader has walked out of the chamber at Holyrood after branding an independence debate as a “stunt” and a

Catholic charities urge Burnham to fix ‘inhumane’ asylum system

22 September 2026 by Aili Winstanley Channer in The Tablet Ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, three charities have handed

POISONED CHALICE: SNP’S JENNY A’ THINGS IS IN CHARGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM

Jenny Gilruth, Deputy First Minister of Scotland. by BILL HEANEY There will be widespread relief across West Dunbartonshire that Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL PIANIST IDA PELLICCIOLI LIVE AT RHU – THIS FRIDAY It is always remarkable how Rhu church consistently showcases musicians of such immense technical

Alexis Robb at The Fountain Tavern in the Vale on Saturday

We can’t wait for this fantastic entertainment coming up on the September weekend Rock This Country Saturday 26th From 3pm Get ready for a boot

HEALTH IS WEALTH IS THE MESSAGE AS BIG HEARTED JOHN GIVES £120,000 TO GOLDEN JUBILEE

John McCormick (centre) with the Jubilee transplant team. NHS Golden Jubilee After receiving a heart transplant at NHS Golden Jubilee, John McCormick has donated £112,000

HOW MANY SUPERMARKETS DOES ON TOWN NEED?

Pix By Pedro With the signs up for Aldi, it won’t be long until Dumbarton has five supermarkets practically next door to one another. Is

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