October 8, 2024 – THE DEMOCRAT

Parliament votes for action on Winter Fuel Payment

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October 8, 2024 Labour government urged to reverse ‘damaging’ decision on payment to pensioners By Lucy Ashton The two months in office Labour Government’s decision

DRUG DEATHS BRING UNTOLD SUFFERING AS REPORT SHOWS “DEVASTATING” TOLL ON FAMILIES

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By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour and the Liberals have demanded action as a new report shows families and communities being devastated by drug deaths. The

Schools have gone without an inspection for more than a decade, reveals LibDem MSP.

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Duncan Dunlop, pictured right, has condemned the Scottish government’s failure to ensure all schools are being inspected,

NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION RISES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE

JACKIE BAILLIE URGES GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE AWAAB’S LAW LOOPHOLE Jackie Baillie MSP has backed calls for Awaab’s Law protections to be extended to all forms

JACKIE BAILLIE URGES OLDER PEOPLE TO CLAIM SUPPORT AS £2 MILLION PENSION CREDIT GOES UNCLAIMED EACH YEAR

by BILL HEANEY Independent Age and Jackie Baillie MSP are urging older people in Dumbarton Constituency to find out whether they could be eligible for

Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes

By Lisa West October 23, 2026 Police Scotland, the Ministry of Defence and the Scottish Government should work together to protect defence industry staff after

Vulnerable young people are being targeted to steal alcohol from stores across Scotland

23 October 2026 Man jailed for child exploitation offences as part of Operation Dynos by BILL HEANEY A 23-year-old man has been jailed as part

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

Friday 23rd October 2026 BAE Systems apprentices who have been allowed to start their “time” on Clydeside. by BILL HEANEY Greater regional control over skills

School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

The email was received by schools across the country, including West Dunbartonshire but the Council refuse to tell council taxpayers what the impact was here.

Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

22 October 2026 Bottle throwing Rangers fan also received an eight-month banning order A man has been jailed for 16 months for his part in

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